Housing
California Turned Pandemic Rentals Into Permanent Housing For Homeless People
California leased hotel rooms for unhoused residents during the pandemic to move them out of crowded shelters. Then it bought some of those hotels to create long-term homes for them.
'Warning Signs' Of An Eviction Crisis Are Growing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium has been in place since September of last year and is set to expire at the end of this month.
Rents Are Out Of Reach For Most Americans Earning Minimum Wage, A Study Says
Workers simply don't earn enough money to keep up with skyrocketing rental rates across the country, the National Low Income Housing Coalition found in its latest Out of Reach report.
Forsyth County Offering Rides To Rental Assistance Program Offices
Transportation is now available for residents who wish to apply for financial assistance to pay overdue rent or utility bills.
Forsyth County Emergency Rental Assistance Applications Now In-Person
Forsyth County residents who have fallen behind on rent or utilities as a result of the pandemic can now apply in-person for financial assista
More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds
Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots.
Senator Presses Landlord Over Report It Evicts Black Renters At Higher Rates
A Senator is asking why a corporate landlord has filed to evict renters in predominantly Black counties at four times the rate as renters in predominantly white counties.
Millions Could Face Eviction With Federal Moratorium Ending And A Logjam In Aid
Congress approved $47 billion to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money still isn't reaching many who need it. And an eviction moratorium from the CDC expires at the end of the month.
Corporate Landlord Evicts Black Renters At Far Higher Rates Than Whites, Report Finds
A report says a corporate landlord run by a former Goldman Sachs partner has filed to evict renters in predominantly Black counties at four times the rate as renters in predominantly white counties.