From The Columbian:
Vancouver Housing Authority looks to change the state’s definition of affordable housing. Currently under state law affordable rental housing means costs (including utilities) do not exceed 30 percent of a household’s monthly income.
This definition, however, doesn’t jibe with how much the housing authority asks its Section 8 subsidized rent tenants to contribute toward housing costs and that could be problematic, the housing authority said.
From Affirmed Housing's press release:
From the Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency's newsletter:
Since opening on September 6th as a temporary shelter at the Capitol Park Hotel on 9th Street, 110 homeless residents who had been living on the street in Sacramento’s downtown and midtown areas have accepted housing at the shelter and are receiving assistance in finding permanent housing.
From The Oklahoman:
When it comes to addressing homelessness, service providers believe Oklahoma City is at a tipping point.
Housing costs are rising. Serious mental health disorders are a continuing problem. Substance abuse plagues communities. Social services are strapped for funding.
From the Toledo Blade:
After a year of drifting leaderless, Toledo-Lucas County Homelessness Board has a new director who has proven herself as a devoted community advocate and is a good fit for the job.
Rachel Gagnon, the former chief operating officer for Sunshine Communities, was named the new executive director for a restructured entity.
From FOX4 News Kansas City:
By the end of the month, Pendleton Arts Block will be filled with tenants. It's Kansas City's newest mixed-income living space.
"This will be a new neighborhood for me. I came from St. Joseph, Mo. Now I'm relocating back here," freelance artist and new tenant Shamari Robbs said.
Although you don't have to be an artist to live here, they've designated some space for creative tenants. It's one of the building's main draws.
From the Fresno Housing Authority's newsletter:
From Fort Worth Housing Solutions' newsletter:
After months of public meetings and planning, Fort Worth Housing Solutions submitted a $35 million HUD Choice Neighborhood Grant application in early November. HUD’s review process is expected to take about six months. If we win the grant, it will jump-start the transformation of Cavile Place and surrounding neighborhood.
From Cleveland.com:
Poor communication, low rental rates, and a time-consuming inspection process are among the frustrations local landlords say they have with the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Locally, the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority is the primary administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program that provides rental assistance to low-income households.
From the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority's newsletter:
Have you noticed the bold transformation happening at Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority?
