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HUD's $10 Million Grant Initiative: A Bridge to Homeownership for Underserved Communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently ignited a beacon of hope for underserved communities by announcing $10 million in grants, specially earmarked fo...

The Current Administration Enhances Housing Support for Veterans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced significant policy modifications aimed at expanding housing support for our nation's veterans.  This initiative is set to m...

Federal Funds Allocated to Combat Youth Homelessness Among Former Foster Care Individuals

In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $3.4 million in grants aimed at providing crucial housing ass...

How Changes at HUD Will Affect America's Seniors

As the baby boomer generation heads into retirement, the number of older Americans is increasing. In 2020, about 55.8 million people, or one in six, were aged 65 or over. A report from the Urban Institute sheds light on ho...

Housing Costs for Seniors: Resources and Solutions for Financial Relief

Housing is the most significant expense for adults over the age of 55, taking up a large portion of their budgets, as seen in the Consumer Expenditure Survey.  Before the pandemic, close to 10 m...

How to Secure an Apartment Even with a Not-So-Great Past as a Tenant

Searching for a new apartment can already feel like a big task, but it gets even tougher if you've had some rental hiccups in the past. If your rental history isn't the brightest, you might worry abo...

Reno Housing Authority Opens Applications for Affordable Housing Programs

Today, the Reno Housing Authority started accepting applications for their affordable housing programs. This is great news for people in the community who are finding it hard to afford a place to live...

Federal Government allocates $12.7 million for Foster Youth Housing Assistance

HUD has announced a funding opportunity of $12.7 million for public housing authorities through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program. This initiative aims to assist young adults transit...

Over $10 Million Pledged to Support Homeless Native American Veterans

In an effort to combat homelessness among Native American veterans, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant boost in funding of over $10 million. This money ...