Next phase of Cleveland Avenue Homes redevelopment gets boost
The next phase in a major project to increase affordable housing in Winston-Salem will continue as planned.
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With housing voucher in hand, some families still struggle to find homes
Some of the High Country's most vulnerable residents are facing major hurdles when it comes to finding affordable housing.
A Black Woman Says She Had To Hide Her Race To Get A Fair Home Appraisal
Two low home appraisals spurred a Black woman in Indianapolis to administer her own fair housing test. The result led her to file a complaint alleging housing discrimination.
HUD To Probe Housing Bias Cases Involving Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity
The move follows an executive order by President Biden to expand protections for LGBTQ people in health care, housing and education.
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.
Guilford County Seeks To Oversee Homeless Services
Guilford County is taking steps to oversee groups that provide services to homeless people.
Winston-Salem Housing Authority Awarded $30 Million Grant
The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, or HAWS, has been awarded a $30 million grant. The funds will be used to overhaul the Cleveland Avenue Homes community.
Greensboro Launches Online Survey To Assess Affordable Housing Needs
City leaders in Greensboro are working on a 10-year affordable housing plan.
Puerto Rico Relief: Trump Declares Major Disaster After Series Of Earthquakes
Island officials were quick to thank the president for the designation, which makes residents eligible for more financial assistance from FEMA. They were just told aid for 2017 hurricanes is coming.
Months After Blowing Deadline, Trump Administration Lifts Hold On Puerto Rico Aid
HUD says it is releasing more than $8 billion in aid to Puerto Rico aid. The deadline to do so was in September. The aid is for rebuilding after devastating Hurricanes Maria and Irma struck in 2017.