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

July 17, 2024 by

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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

February 8, 2024 by

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)

February 8, 2024 by

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)

Mandatory SAFMR regions, 2024

February 5, 2024 by

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Link to pdf PRRAC and NHLP Mandatory Small Area FMR regions, 2024 … [Read more...] about Mandatory SAFMR regions, 2024

Appeals Court: Landlords can’t bar tenants due to subsidized housing

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The decision will help tenants in a tight rental market, advocates say. January 23, 2024 By Randy Furst Star Tribune Low-income residents from Minneapolis with vouchers who qualify for subsidized housing have gotten a major boost from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The court ruled last week that the Minneapolis City Council did not violate the Minnesota constitution … [Read more...] about Appeals Court: Landlords can’t bar tenants due to subsidized housing

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