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
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Is the DC government violating the Fair Housing Act?
jonetta rose barras for The District Line, July 12, 2024 For a group of homeowners in Ward 8’s historic Anacostia neighborhood, the answer to that title question is a resounding “Yes.” They recently filed a housing discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), asserting that the District’s “[Low-Income Housing Tax Credit] program … [Read more...] about Is the DC government violating the Fair Housing Act?
Michigan Democrats target income discrimination in affordable housing push
May 20, 2024 by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) for the Manchester Mirror Link to the original article A plan from Michigan Democrats would bar most landlords from turning away tenants based on the source of income they use to pay rent, a concept that has gained traction in other states but faces stiff opposition from conservatives here. Advocates for the change say … [Read more...] about Michigan Democrats target income discrimination in affordable housing push
White House weighs Fudge replacement options at HUD
Link to the full article Politico, By JENNIFER HABERKORN, KATY O'DONNELL and EUGENE DANIELS March 15, 2024 Marcia Fudge’s decision to retire has put the White House in a difficult position just as President Joe Biden is emphasizing the need to bring down housing costs. President Joe Biden is considering not naming a permanent replacement for departing … [Read more...] about White House weighs Fudge replacement options at HUD
Opinion: Can CT move past a shameful history of segregation?
Link to online article March 4, 2024 Constance L. Royster and Philip Tegeler for the CTPost The state deserves credit for the release of the Connecticut Housing & Segregation Study, which was made public in January. This deep dive into the state’s residential housing patterns reveals historic discrimination that has persisted to the present day and continues to shape … [Read more...] about Opinion: Can CT move past a shameful history of segregation?
