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Low Income Renters at Risk of Homelessness, Foreclosure-Related Evictions

Low Income Renters at Risk of Homelessness, Foreclosure-Related Evictions

Washington, DC – State governments have not filled the gap left by the federal government’s lagging commitment to decent housing for every American, and the problem is likely to get worse as rental markets become tighter and states find themselves in ever-more precarious fiscal conditions. These are the findings of two new reports from NLIHC. [...]

Chicago Mayor Announces $2.1 Billion Affordable Housing Plan

Chicago Mayor Announces $2.1 Billion Affordable Housing Plan

Mayor Richard M. Daley today announced the city’s five-year plan which commits $2.1 billion in support of 50,022 units of affordable housing. “Especially in these difficult economic times, the market place simply cannot produce enough affordable housing to meet the needs of low-and-moderate-income individuals and families. Government has to play a role, and once again, [...]