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Housing Mobility Programs in the U.S. (2025)

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Link to the full report The updated publication captures the dynamic environment of the past three years, which has seen federal demonstration programs in furtherance of housing mobility and new state-level investments in mobility programs but also significant uncertainty around the funding outlook for the Housing Choice Voucher program. The country’s housing mobility … [Read more...] about Housing Mobility Programs in the U.S. (2025)

Home Elusive Home: Low-income Lincoln renters often turned away

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Link to the orignial article Nearly a third of Section 8 vouchers, meant to help people and families in poverty pay for housing, expire in Lincoln. Housing advocates say it’s because some landlords won’t rent to Section 8 voucher recipients. Some landlords say they shouldn’t be forced to do so. By Destiny Herbers, Flatwater Free Press, Jul. 17, 2024 After six … [Read more...] about Home Elusive Home: Low-income Lincoln renters often turned away

Advocates’ Guide To Mandatory Implementation Of SAFMRS

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Link to original document pdf What are Small Area Fair Market Rents? Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) are the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) calculation of fair market rents by zip code. Traditionally, HUD set one fair market rent (FMR) for a large geographic region, resulting in a subsidy level that often does not match local rents. HUD's use of … [Read more...] about Advocates’ Guide To Mandatory Implementation Of SAFMRS

Advocates’ Guide To Voluntary Adoption Of Small Area FMRS (February 2024)

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Link to the original pdf document What are Small Area Fair Market Rents? Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) are the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) calculation of fair market rents for zip codes. Normally, HUD sets one fair market rent (FMR) for a large geographic region, resulting in a subsidy level that often does not match local rents. HUD's use of … [Read more...] about Advocates’ Guide To Voluntary Adoption Of Small Area FMRS (February 2024)