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Lack of affordable rent plagues cities across the United States
Houston makes list of top least affordable cities in the U.S. New research by USC housing experts reveals lack of affordable rent is a bigger problem than previously realized, not only in big coastal cities but across much of the United States.
TAAHP Past President Dan Markson Dies May 4th
We are saddened to report that TAAHP Past President Dan Markson of The NRP Group, LLC has passed away. Dan served as TAAHP’s board president in 2010-2011 and was known as a champion for affordable housing.
Dallas lawmaker seeks to end ‘rampant corruption’ in affordable housing tax credit process
Dallas area state representative Eric Johnson (D) announced earlier this year his intent to file a bill to “end corruption” related to the allocation of housing tax credits in the application process.
New Poll: Half of Americans Cannot Afford to Live Near Better Schools and Childcare
In a recent poll, 46% of American adults said they would prefer to live in a community with access to better schools and/or childcare, but cannot afford to do so; while 58% say communities with better job opportunities are too expensive for them to live in.* To identify innovative solutions to this housing affordability crisis…
Rural Renters More Than Twice as Likely to Live in Substandard Housing
Households in rural rental properties are among the most vulnerable in the nation. With lower median incomes and higher poverty rates than homeowners.
Treasury Issues Second Set of Highly Anticipated Opportunity Zones Guidance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today issued its second set of proposed regulations related to the new Opportunity Zones tax incentive.
HUD Kicks Off Fair Housing Month – Launches Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched a special campaign and training initiative to help protect people from harassment by landlords, property managers, and maintenance workers in HUD-assisted housing.
Austin-based start-up connecting low-income Americans to affordable housing
Born out of the need to find a better way for property managers to contact homeless people on the list for affordable housing, Haven Connect, an online platform developed in 2014 makes it easier for property managers to connect with affordable housing applicants when units become available.
HUD Asks for Ideas on How It Can Help in Opportunity Zones
– The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Friday (April 12th) a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on how the Department can use its existing authorities to maximize the beneficial impact of Opportunity Zones for residents and their communities.
New Tool Helps Teachers Find Affordable Housing to Help Kids Stay in Schools
A former AISD board member has developed a new website to assist teachers and parents to find housing they can afford while still living within a school’s boundaries.
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