Posts Tagged ‘United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’

The federal moratorium on evictions has been in effect since March 2020 read more

Are you, or is someone you know, a veteran of the United States military? If so, you may be wondering what options exist for housing assistance after your service is complete. As a demographic, veterans more are at risk of homelessness than most other groups, and they often require specialized support in order to integrate […] read more

Subsidized apartments are residences owned by a private individual or entity that are made available to individuals or families in need. Typically, a recipient of such a benefit is entitled to find an apartment on their own or even remain in their current residence and the government will make payments directly to the landlord. Receiving […] read more

Renting a government subsidized apartment offers several benefits. Not only do those receiving benefits pay less rent, but they are also somewhat protected against noncompliant or exploitative landlord. Explained below are a few of the many benefits tenants of subsidized apartments could experience. Resources for Claims of Violations In 1968 the United States Department of […] read more

The Housing Choice Voucher Program, sometimes referred to as Section 8, is a federally funded program that assists very low income households with rent payments. Begun in the early 1990’s, the program offers a wide variety of options and allows benefit receivers power over their residence. Section 8 Explained Section 8 is the means by […] read more