Housing
Some sectors are thriving, while others continue to struggle, putting different people in vastly different situations. NPR is following four people who will help illustrate the arc of the recovery.
Biden's Push Against Housing Discrimination Must Go Beyond HUD, Researcher Says
Andre Perry of Brookings says discrimination against communities of color also involves lenders, zoning laws and other issues in which the Department of Housing and Urban Development is less involved.
Duke Study: Eviction, Utility Shutoff Moratoriums Slowed COVID-19 Spread
A new study by Duke University shows that moratoriums on evictions and utility shutoffs helped reduce COVID-19 infection rates.
Have You Been Evicted During The Pandemic, Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home?
NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and couldn't pay rent to your landlord or needed a mortgage forbearance.
Why The CDC Eviction Ban Isn't Really A Ban: 'I Have Nowhere To Go'
Families are getting put out on the street despite an eviction protection order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Advocates say the order needs to be extended and strengthened.
Evictions Continue Despite Moratorium, Court Closures
With North Carolina courts closed for in-person appearances through mid-January due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, eviction hearings are temporarily put on pause.
Legal Aid See Requests Surge As Eviction Moratorium Shows Mixed Results
Back in September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a sweeping nationwide moratorium on evictions
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Eviction Prevention
Governor Roy Cooper has issued a new executive order on evictions that is designed to give tenants additional protections.
New State Program Provides Rent And Utility Relief
A new statewide program is providing rent and utility relief to North Carolinians experiencing financial hardship.
Inspector General Slams FEMA Over Repeatedly Flooded Homes
These homeowners are eligible for federal help, but a new report finds that FEMA often fails to provide that assistance.