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Key Resources and Information to Find Rental Assistance

Updated as of September 9, 2025 We recognize the need for vital resources and updates on assistance programs in 2025. Many people face daily living challenges, and we often overlook the assistance available fro...

How to Find Rentals That Accept Housing Choice Vouchers

Securing a home with a housing voucher can greatly reduce your housing expenses, yet the journey to finding such accommodations can sometimes feel complex. Here's a straightforward guide to streamline your search f...

What Are Rent-Stabilized Apartments? Find and Verify Affordable Housing

A rent-stabilized apartment is a rental home where the government limits how much the landlord can raise the rent. Because rent increases are capped, tenants usually get more predictable housing cost...

Strengthening Financial Stability: An Overview of the Housing Stability Initiative

A new program is helping families in the United States with financial support and better access to housing. It's called the Housing Stability Initiative. Through this program, selected...

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open in December 2025

Early December 2025 brings important chances for people who need affordable housing in Maryland and Georgia. This update covers a major event in Prince George County, Maryland, as well as openings for affordable housing in ...

$30,000 Housing Assistance Boost Available for Migrants in Massachusetts

Migrants in Massachusetts who are living in emergency shelters may be eligible for a state-run program that provides up to $30,000 over two years to secure stable housing. HomeBASE, the program in...

Rents Are Falling in Many Major U.S. Cities As We Head Into 2026

After several years of rising rents, people looking to rent apartments are finally seeing lower prices in many large cities across the United States. Experts say this trend will likely continue into early 2...

Big Help for Rent, Climate Action, and a Senior Center Upgrade in Brookline

In Brookline, there's good news for people struggling with rent, the environment, and the elderly. Let's look at what's happening:   Emergency Help for Renters The Brookline Co...

Over 8.3 Million Workers to Benefit as Nineteen States Increase Minimum Wage

In January 1, millions of workers across 19 states will get larger paychecks thanks to increases in the minimum wage. In total, workers in these states will earn about $5 billion more over the comi...