Council reviews $11.3M in HUD and local 'Funding Our Future' grant recommendations; staff to return with unspent‑funds detail Council heard staff review for about $11.3 million in HUD and local 'Funding Our Future' allocations, asked for follow‑up on unspent award lines and program performance, and set April briefing and an April 21 council action date ahead of a May 15 HUD submission deadline.

The council is diving into a robust $11.3 million funding discussion that could shape the future of housing and public services in our community!

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Committee endorses DSS technical amendment as staff outlines paid‑leave and eviction bills Committee staff reviewed four bills (including S11 on paid parental leave and H4270 on eviction ceilings) and the committee endorsed a Department of Social Services technical amendment to a 2024 background‑check provision by voice vote.

South Carolina's Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children is making waves with key updates on paid parental leave and eviction bills—find out what’s next for these important measures!

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#SC #SouthCarolinaChildren #ParentalLeave #CitizenPortal #HousingStability

Advocates urge cross‑sector housing solutions as stability rises to top of child welfare agenda Advocates from the Institute for Child Success and the South Carolina Housing Coalition told the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children that housing stability is central to child well‑being and announced statewide listening sessions this July and an Oct. 23 housing summit to gather community input for legislative action.

Advocates are calling for housing stability to be prioritized in child welfare, with community listening sessions and a major summit on the horizon!

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#SC #SouthCarolinaChildren #CitizenPortal #ChildWelfare #HousingStability #CommunityInput

Greensboro outlines Vision 36 and proposes Housing First Plus pilot to move vulnerable residents into permanent housing City officials introduced Vision 36, a new 10-year plan tying together existing planning efforts, and described a proposed Housing First Plus pilot that would target 10 families and 20 high-need individuals for housing stabilization if approved by council.

Greensboro is unveiling Vision 36, a bold 10-year plan aimed at transforming housing stability for vulnerable residents through its innovative Housing First Plus Project.

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County and STEP detail demand for fair-funded housing programs as commissioners approve three agreements A county presenter described high demand for Lycoming County's fair-funded housing programs — 682 homeowners on the waiting list — while commissioners approved three subrecipient agreements totaling $525,000 for Homes in Need, Master Leasing and Supportive Housing.

Lycoming County commissioners just approved $525,000 in funding to tackle the urgent housing crisis, highlighting a staggering waiting list of 682 homeowners in need of support.

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KY bill removing minors from eviction filings moves forward When eviction filings are put on public record in Kentucky, they include everyone that is listed on the lease, and that often includes children. House Bill 338 would require landlords

In Kentucky, eviction filings can list children by name when they’re on a lease. A bipartisan bill would require redacting minors’ names and automatically expunging dismissed evictions to reduce long‑term harm.
#HousingStability #Kentucky

Sen. Mohammed’s bill to expand access to 4% low-income housing tax credits advances out of committee A Senate committee advanced Senate File 4400, which would change state bond allocation rules so more residential rental projects can claim 4% low-income housing tax credits and attract private equity without additional state spending. Testimony said the change could unlock more projects and private investment.

Senator Mohammed's groundbreaking bill could unlock billions in private investment for affordable housing in Minnesota, paving the way for more homes and improved community stability.

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Survivors and providers urge sealing eviction records after five years; committee sets effective date to 2027 Supporters including eviction survivors, faith-based groups and housing providers told the subcommittee S.983 would reduce long-term barriers to housing by removing eviction records and related personal information from public indexes five years after final disposition; the committee made the bill effective Jan. 1, 2027 and advanced it as amended.

A proposed bill in South Carolina could change the lives of families like Kiana Stacy's by sealing eviction records after five years, paving the way for housing stability and a brighter future.

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Bright blue conference poster with the COHHIO logo at the top. Text reads: "COHHIO Housing Ohio 2026 Conference, April 20-April 21, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 350 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215." It mentions featuring sessions with CSB’s Housing Experts. Decorative graphics include circles and an arrow.

Flyer for COHHIO Housing Ohio 2026 Conference. Title: Housing Problem Solving: Strategies for Effective Client Support/Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Exit. Scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Features a photo of Angelic Cueto, Family System and Prevention Impact Manager at CSB. Design includes COHHIO logo, circular graphic elements, and a blue and yellow color scheme.

Certainly! Here's a suggested alt text: "Promotional flyer for the COHHIO Housing Ohio 2026 Conference, featuring a headshot of Steve Skovensky, Chief Program Effectiveness Officer at CSB. The conference topic is 'Direct Cash Transfer and Flexible Fund Use for Rapid Exit and Housing Stabilization,' occurring on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Speakers include Erik Petit from RISE Together Innovation Institute, Rev. Tracy Kiar from Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, Deirdra Hollman from Cuyahoga County Division of Housing and Shelter, Katie Calhoun from Ohio State University College of Social Work, and Claire Billingsley from Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry. Includes the COHHIO logo.

This is a promotional flyer for the COHHIO Housing Ohio 2026 Conference. It is titled "Coordinated Homelessness Prevention: Emerging Evidence Based Practices" and scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Featured participants include Tom Albanese from Tom Albanese Consulting and Becca Brown from the City of Columbus - Development, Housing Division. Angelic Cueto is also mentioned as a speaker, with the title Family System + Prevention Impact Manager, CSB. The flyer includes an image of Angelic Cueto.

Two of our CSB colleagues will present at the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio Conference!🏠

Angelic Cueto | Housing Problem Solving 📆 April 20 & Coordinated Prevention 📆 April 21

Steve Skovensky | Direct Cash & Flexible Funds 📆 April 21

#COHHIO #HousingSolutions #HousingStability

House denies emergency rental assistance urgency motion after heated debate A motion to suspend the rules and immediately pass House File 4378, a $40 million emergency rental assistance package, failed on a 67–67 tie after extended floor debate over urgency, funding sources and fraud risks. Supporters cited immediate eviction risk linked to recent federal enforcement operations; opponents warned of unsettled legal exposure and potential fraud.

A crucial $40 million emergency rental assistance proposal faced a dramatic tie in the Minnesota House, igniting heated debates over urgent housing needs and funding sources.

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Senators hear plea for $250,000 to expand People Serving People’s pre‑employment program for families experiencing homelessness Senate File 3937 requests a one‑time $250,000 appropriation to expand People Serving People’s pre‑employment services for families experiencing homelessness; CEO Huang Murphy and a former resident described wraparound services, employment outcomes and organizational consolidation that affected financial reporting. Committee sought consolidated financials and audits.

Senator Champion is pushing for $250,000 to boost vital pre-employment programs that help families experiencing homelessness secure stable jobs and housing.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EmploymentSupport #HousingStability #MinnesotaHomelessness #FamilyServices

Senate committee hears pleas to fund New Pathways’ employment supports for families experiencing homelessness Senate File 3802 would fund New Pathways to expand pre‑employment and job‑readiness services for families with children experiencing homelessness. Executive Director Mary Westland and a former client described housing and employment outcomes; senators voiced support and interest in co‑authorship.

Senator Gustafson champions funding for New Pathways, a program that’s transformed the lives of families experiencing homelessness by connecting them to stable employment and housing.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EmploymentSupport #HousingStability #MinnesotaHomelessness

IHDA was proud to join partners as Cook County announced new investments to strengthen food access and housing stability. The $5.8M dedicated to CBRAP will ensure more residents facing eviction can remain safely housed.

#HousingStability #RentalAssistance #CBRAP #EvictionPrevention

Senators press DHS leadership after Metro Care says payments were withheld and residents face housing risk Public testimony and provider statements in the Senate Human Services Committee described a payment hold on Metro Care Human Services that began Dec. 2, affecting 46-bed capacity (37 present) and leaving the provider operating without payments for ~100 days; senators asked DHS to send leadership to the March 11 meeting and warned of imminent homelessness for clients.

Senators are sounding the alarm as Metro Care Human Services faces a payment freeze, jeopardizing the homes and safety of vulnerable residents.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #HousingStability #CommunitySupport #MinnesotaHumanServices #PublicAccountability

Residents urge council to prioritize shelter services in CDBG/HOME funding during packed public hearing At a public hearing on CDBG and HOME funds, multiple residents, service providers and people with lived experience urged the city to prioritize emergency shelter, domestic violence housing improvements and targeted services rather than typical contractors. Speakers described gaps in shelter capacity, barriers for people with disabilities and parole‑linked housing pressures.

Residents are demanding urgent action from the council to prioritize shelter services and address the growing homelessness crisis in Port Huron.

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#PortHuronCityClairCounty #MI #PortHuronCity #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #HousingStability #DomesticViolence

A woman in a beige trench coat is writing with a pen at a desk, next to a laptop. Text on the image reads "National Credit Education Month" with the "csb" logo beneath.

Financial health is a key pillar of housing stability. National Credit Education Month highlights the importance of credit education in helping neighbors secure and maintain permanent housing.

#CreditEducation #HousingStability #FinancialLiteracy

Appeals court weighs whether park owners followed statutory procedures before discontinuing and selling a mobile‑home park Appellants argued owners violated a 1988 settlement and statutory notice/right‑of‑first‑refusal rules when discontinuing park operations and pursuing sale; defense disputed applicability and timing of the settlement and said statutory procedures were followed or interpreted differently.

The appeals court is set to determine if mobile-home park owners ignored critical tenant protections and a 1988 settlement agreement in their controversial sale process.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #TenantProtections #HousingStability #LegalCompliance

King County officials warn HUD changes could strip millions from local homelessness programs Officials from KCRHA and DESC told the committee that recent HUD funding changes and an appeal of a district court injunction could put as much as $14 million in County awards at risk immediately and roughly $40 million in permanent-housing investments at risk long term; they estimated about 3,247 households could be affected.

King County officials are sounding the alarm as proposed HUD changes could jeopardize $14 million in local homelessness funding and affect over 3,200 households' stability.

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#KingCounty #WA #BehavioralHealth #CitizenPortal #HousingStability #CommunitySupport

Knoxville council orders study of warming and cooling centers but rejects fast-track zoning for temporary shelters The City Council unanimously approved a resolution asking city and county housing staff to analyze the warming/cooling center model and consider expanded funding and support; a separate resolution to add temporary emergency-shelter rules to the zoning code failed after extended debate over process and timing.

Knoxville's City Council is taking a significant step towards enhancing support for warming and cooling centers, but a proposal for emergency shelters just hit a roadblock!

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#KnoxCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HousingStability #CommunitySupport

Sterling Shores residents urge Lake County supervisors to demand park finances and impose moratorium on pass-through fees Residents of Sterling Shores Mobile Home Park told the Lake County Board of Supervisors on March 3 that new pass-through fees and mailing/portal charges are pricing seniors out of their homes; callers asked the board to seek Sterling Shores profit-and-loss statements, enact a retroactive moratorium, or place a rent-stabilization ordinance on the agenda.

Seniors at Sterling Shores Mobile Home Park are fighting against new fees that threaten their homes, calling it a form of elder abuse.

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#LakeCounty #CA #LakeCountyHousing #CitizenPortal #RentStabilization #HousingStability #ElderAbuse

House passes amended bill expanding uses of local sales tax for affordable housing after debate over rental assistance The House adopted an amended version of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 60-27, expanding allowable uses of certain local sales-and-use taxes for affordable housing. Members debated an amendment that would explicitly allow rental assistance, which failed, before the bill passed by 61-34 (3 excused).

The House just passed a pivotal bill aimed at enhancing affordable housing funding, sparking heated debate over the role of rental assistance in the process.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #HousingStability #RentalAssistance #LocalGovernmentFunding

TN nonprofit expands mobile navigation center for unhoused families Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

As Nashville grows, so does family homelessness. Local groups are expanding mobile housing navigation, meeting families where they are and helping move them quickly from crisis to stable housing.
#HousingStability #Nashville #Families

Subcommittee advances bill letting homeowners replace manufactured homes despite zoning changes A legislative subcommittee voted to send H.5113 to the full committee after adopting an amendment that clarifies an age/titling limit; supporters said the bill protects homeowners and improves housing options, while the Municipal Association warned it would preempt local zoning authority.

A bill advancing in South Carolina could empower homeowners to replace their manufactured homes, even against local zoning changes—sparking a fierce debate over property rights and local authority.

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Salt Lake County awarded $2.5M to First Step House for an acquisition project to create 70 units of permanent supportive housing! Project in development. Need help now?

Call/text 2-1-1: 211utah.org/resources/housing-resources/

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Lake County residents press supervisors for rent stabilization, retroactive moratorium on mobile home fees Mobile home residents and advocates told the board that pass‑through charges and recent rent increases threaten seniors and low‑income households; speakers urged adoption of a rent stabilization ordinance and a moratorium retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, and asked that the issue be placed on the next agenda.

Lake County residents are rallying for a rent-stabilization ordinance to protect vulnerable homeowners from crippling fees that threaten their housing stability.

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#LakeCounty #CA #SeniorSupport #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #HousingStability #LakeCountyMobileHomes

Laconia council opens public hearing on tighter limits for short-term rentals after neighbors cite noise and safety Residents urged the council to restrict short-term rentals in single-family zones, citing fireworks, parties and absentee owners; councilors debated property-rights and grandfathering and voted to send the ordinance to the planning board (4-1) for review before a final decision.

Laconia residents are demanding stricter rules for short-term rentals after a series of disruptive incidents, igniting a fierce debate among city councilors about neighborhood safety versus property rights.

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#NH #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #CommunitySafety #HousingStability

Roseville council votes to join regional coalition on Operation Metro Surge response The Roseville City Council unanimously voted to join the Cities for a Safe and Stable Communities coalition and authorized up to $3,000 for the citys near-term participation after hearing a presentation from Richfields mayor and public comments urging quick action.

The Roseville City Council has taken a bold step by unanimously joining a coalition of over 20 cities to tackle housing stability and economic support amid ongoing disruptions.

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#RosevilleRamseyCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HousingStability #EconomicAssistance

Virginia committee backs manufactured-home park protections after months of stakeholder negotiation Lawmakers advanced several manufactured-home park bills that add registration, limit fees, clarify notice requirements and create narrow tenant purchase options when parks sell; the subcommittee adopted technical and substantive amendments and voted to report the bills to the full Senate.

Virginia lawmakers are pushing for new protections for manufactured-home park residents to prevent displacement and ensure fair fees, sparking a vital conversation on affordable housing.

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#VA #VirginiaHousing #TenantRights #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #HousingStability

House committee moves $9 million stopgap for supportive housing as federal HUD funding shifts leave providers at risk The committee referred HF3425 as amended to Ways and Means after presenters and providers warned that changes to HUD Continuum of Care funding have created a short-term funding cliff for supportive housing; the bill directs $9 million in grant flexibility to sustain providers while federal priorities are resolved.

A Minnesota committee is stepping up to prevent a housing crisis by proposing a $9 million stopgap as federal funding uncertainties jeopardize supportive housing providers.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #FederalFunding #HomelessnessPrevention #HousingStability #MinnesotaSupportiveHousing

Connecticut housing hearing spotlights push to expand "just cause" eviction protections Advocates, tenants and health professionals urged the state to extend existing just‑cause eviction protections beyond seniors and people with disabilities, arguing the change would curb mass nonrenewals and reduce homelessness; landlords and developers warned it could complicate renovations and deter investment.

Connecticut advocates are rallying for expanded eviction protections, arguing that without them, families face sudden rent hikes and displacement, jeopardizing children's health and stability.

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#CT #ChildHealth #TenantRights #CitizenPortal #HousingStability