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What Happens When FEMA Buys Your House?

As hurricane damage mounts, the government is buying—and sometimes seizing—homes in flood-prone areas, sparking concerns over property rights and accusations of discrimination.

Reason · Oct 11, 2024

Feds Sue Another Landlord for Discriminating Against an Emotional Support Animal

Federal housing officials allege a New Hampshire landlord violated the Fair Housing Act for refusing to show a unit to two women with emotional support dogs.

Reason · Oct 9, 2024

Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward

Homelessness is a rare issue in American politics that does not cut neatly along party or ideological lines. It can be hard to predict who will support or oppose measures to expand affordable housing and services for people without homes.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2024

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Tim Scott Wants to Deregulate Manufactured Housing

Plus: An alleged slumlord gets a "tenant empowerment" grant, Seattle's affordable housing mandates lead to less housing, D.C.'s affordable housing crisis.

Reason · Sep 17, 2024

Biden Administration Gives $10 Million Grant to Non-Profit Accused of Running 'Inhumane' Slum Housing

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has been dogged by accusations that it operates dangerous, dilapidated housing. Now, it'll distribute taxpayer dollars to tenant groups fighting for better living conditions.

Reason · Sep 11, 2024

Watch a conversation about Latino influence on national politics at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro will speak with Maria Teresa Kumar, Mike Madrid and Luis Miranda Jr. The conversation starts at 3:15 p.m. Friday.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 3, 2024

A New York landlord tried to evict a tenant over her three emotional support parrots. Now she’s won $165k

The tenant has kept three parrots — Layla, Ginger, and Curtis — ‘to ameliorate the effects of anxiety and depression,’ according to court filings

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

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Code Games

Plus: An appeals court sides with property owners seeking compensation for the CDC's eviction ban, a Michigan court backs the would-be builders of a "green cemetery," and Kamala Harris' spotty supply-side credentials.

Reason · Aug 20, 2024

FHA loan vs. conventional loan: What homebuyers should know

FHA home loans can be a good option for first-time homebuyers, as well as those with lower credit scores, as they’re backed by the federal government.

Fortune · Jul 22, 2024

Trump Changes His Mind on Zoning. Again.

Whoever is president has very weak incentives to get zoning reform right.

Reason · Jul 17, 2024

Trump Nears VP Decision: Vance, Rubio And Burgum In The Spotlight

Beyond these three frontrunners, Trump's potential picks also include Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, and Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York.

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024

Biden vs. Trump: Housing Policy Edition

How do the two major party candidates stack up on housing policy?

Reason · Jul 9, 2024

Can you get a home loan with bad credit?

Lenders typically want homebuyers to have a FICO Score of at least 620, but it may still be possible to get a mortgage if your score is 500 or higher.

Fortune · Jul 8, 2024

Gorsuch Apes NIMBY Government Lies in Supreme Court's Grants Pass Decision

Plus: A disappointing first round of "Baby YIMBY" grant awards, President Joe Biden endorses rent control, and House Republicans propose cutting housing spending.

Reason · Jul 2, 2024

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Julian Castro Criticizes President Biden's Debate Performance As Unprepared

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro critiques President Biden's debate performance, raising concerns about readiness and communication strategies.

Reason · Jun 15, 2024

Does Miami Have the Answer to Homelessness?

There may not be a perfect solution to ending homelessness, but there are some clear principles to reduce the friction for those working to do so.

Reason · Jun 11, 2024

Will This Bill Save or Scuttle California's Builder's Remedy?

Plus: Sen. John Fetterman introduces a new zoning reform bill, U.C. Berkeley finally beats the NIMBYs in court, and Austin's unwise "equity overlay."

The Guardian - US · May 19, 2024

Wealthy residents of Chicago may live 30 years longer than poorer ones. Can a new mayor help close the gap?

Brandon Johnson promised to tackle the city’s legacy of environmental racism, with communities of color facing disproportionate climate risks

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Roll Call · Apr 25, 2024

Nonprofits take a hit in House earmark rules - Roll Call

New House Appropriations earmark rules will ban funding for nonprofits in a social service grant program run by HUD.

Reason · Apr 23, 2024

Costly Complexity

The needless complexity of affordable housing programs are hurting people they're supposed to help.

Roll Call · Apr 18, 2024

Cole eyes axing HUD earmarks for nonprofit organizations - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole is considering blocking nonprofits from receiving House earmarks under HUD's Economic Development Initiative grant program.

WEKU · Mar 19, 2024

Rents are high and housing vouchers are hard to get. So Philly is giving renters cash

The pilot program chose people on the city's long waitlist for housing vouchers to test how much direct cash payments can help. HUD, the federal housing agency, is interested in the possibility.

Biden To Nominate New Housing Chief As Fudge Departs

President Biden to nominate new HUD chief after Marcia Fudge's departure, highlighting housing and urban development priorities.

WEKU · Mar 11, 2024

U.S. Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge will step down this month

Fudge, 71, is one of the few cabinet members to leave the Biden administration so far, and will return home to Ohio. She says affordable housing is a bipartisan challenge that needs more funding.

Roll Call · Mar 11, 2024

Marcia Fudge becomes second Cabinet secretary to leave Biden team - Roll Call

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge is leaving the administration, only the second Cabinet secretary to quit Team Biden.

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