Visit Anaheim and ATID present annual reports; council hears details on reserves, marketing and a hotel-worker housing aid plan Visit Anaheim presented FY24–25 KPIs and fund accounting; the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District reported transportation and marketing allocations, a $23.5M closing balance in transportation reserves and a newly announced hospitality housing assistance program for hotel workers funded from TID resources.

Visit Anaheim unveils a robust $23.5 million transportation reserve and a groundbreaking housing assistance program for hotel workers, aiming to boost both the economy and community support.

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I'm about $2,500 away from my moving goal! I gotta be out before the end of April!

Anything helps!

#MutualAid #Disabled #EmergencyAid #HousingAssistance

Cowlitz County to submit CJTA local plan and weigh consolidated homeless grant projects including tenant‑based rental assistance Health and Human Services presented a CJTA local plan approved by the CJTA panel and proposed use of consolidated homeless grant funds for projects including Janice House trafficking‑related housing, Faithful Servants transitional homes, Family Promise tenant‑based rental assistance ($53,000 request), and therapeutic courts case‑management support.

Cowlitz County is gearing up to tackle homelessness with innovative funding proposals aimed at supporting at-risk youth and families in need of stable housing.

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Committee sets hearing on vulnerable road users, approves rental-assistance contract and homelessness amendments The committee set a public hearing on a local law to protect vulnerable road users, approved $494,918 in state-administered rental assistance via Catholic Charities, and approved two contract amendments to Family of Woodstock for emergency homeless services; a bike-ped policy update was postponed.

Ulster County is taking bold steps to protect vulnerable road users and enhance homelessness services, with a key public hearing set for June 17, 2025!

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#UlsterCounty #NY #HousingAssistance #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #PublicSafety

Perry council sets CDBG public hearing, adopts procurement and policy resolutions for housing roof program Council set a May 4 public hearing for a CDBG housing roof replacement application to IEDA, heard a program update reporting dozens of applicants, and approved several required CDBG resolutions including procurement policies, affirmative fair housing, code of conduct, equal opportunity, prohibition on excessive force, and an anti-displacement/relocation plan.

Perry City Council is paving the way for a vital housing roof replacement program, aiming to secure funding for those in need—will your roof be next?

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Coastal Community Action Program launches coordinated entry, reports housing gains in Lewis County Coastal Community Action Program told the Lewis County commissioners it launched a coordinated entry service March 1 and reported FY25 outcomes including 111 residents who obtained or retained housing and roughly $544,000 in rent and utility assistance.

Coastal Community Action Program has officially launched a coordinated entry service in Lewis County, helping 111 residents secure housing and offering critical support to those in need.

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#LewisCounty #WA #HousingAssistance #CitizenPortal #CrisisIntervention #CommunityServices

Tennessee housing agency files emergency rule to align voucher program with HUD; committee advances measure Tennessee Housing Development Agency told the joint Government Operations committee it filed an emergency rule to update the Housing Choice Voucher administrative plan to comply with HUD’s HOTMA and NSPIRE requirements, updating income definitions, inspections and verification procedures; the senate gave a positive recommendation.

Tennessee's housing agency has taken swift action to update its voucher program, aligning with new federal standards to ensure families receive uninterrupted assistance.

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Kankakee City committee hears housing program progress; residents urged to start storm-relief applications with United Way/KCCSI At its April 6 meeting, the Kankakee City Community Development Committee reviewed housing-program progress — including reductions in long wait lists and HUD-funded work — and staff directed residents seeking immediate storm-relief to apply with United Way funds administered locally by KCCSI. Staff warned funding deadlines could put some projects at risk.

Kankakee City is making strides in housing programs, but residents impacted by recent storms need to act fast for crucial emergency relief funds!

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#KankakeeCityKankakeeCounty #IL #StormRelief #HousingAssistance #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #KankakeeCity

Lee County human and veteran services outlines $50M budget, staff and housing programs Lee County Human and Veteran Services outlined staffing, funding and programs serving veterans and people experiencing homelessness, saying it employs more than 85 people, manages a budget 'over $50,000,000' and runs coordinated entry, rapid rehousing and veteran benefit assistance programs.

Lee County’s Human and Veteran Services is making a significant impact with a $50M budget and innovative programs aimed at supporting veterans and those experiencing homelessness.

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Bill would review exempting modest rental income from seniors’ benefit calculations A sponsor representative said HB 989 would examine exempting modest rental income from income calculations for age‑specific state housing and medical assistance programs to avoid benefits cliffs and keep older Marylanders in their homes.

A new bill aims to keep older Marylanders in their homes by preventing modest rental income from jeopardizing essential benefits—could this be the solution to the looming benefits cliff?

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#MAGA voters who voted 4 #DonaldTrump & rely on #Medicare #Medicaid & #HousingAssistance, Trump said He has #NoMoney4U or programs.
MAGA voted 4 Trump 2 hurt immigrants & migrants but didn’t count on being hurt 2, U deserve it!
Need Medicaid 4 Handicapped child or elderly, #GOP & MAGA voted 4 this.

#MutulAid #RentHelp #Help #HousingAssistance #Assistance #Housing

Panel advances employer-assisted housing match aimed at human-services workers S.B. 878672 would create a matching-grant program to allow eligible human-services employers (state-funded/contracted nonprofits) to provide housing support for employees, including emergency rental arrears; the committee reported the bill to finance after questions about eligibility, double-dipping and whether recipients must remain in the job.

A new bill aims to provide crucial housing support for human-services workers in New York, helping nonprofits attract and retain essential staff during these challenging times.

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Saint Paul Council delays PHA exemption to 60‑day pre‑eviction notice ordinance after funding concerns The council debated a proposed exemption for the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA) from a temporary increase in pre‑eviction notice from 30 to 60 days. PHA director Karina Serrano warned the change could raise accounts receivable and risk HUD capital funding; council members requested more fiscal data and laid the amendment over one week.

The Saint Paul City Council is grappling with a controversial decision that could impact thousands of housing units as they consider extending pre-eviction notices from 30 to 60 days.

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WASTE, FRAUD, & ABUSE! Department of Defense should eat like the working class & the current military instead of wasting millions on ribeye steaks, Alaskan king crabs & donuts! We the people need #healthinsurance #foodassistance #housingassistance #childcare #americafirst #wastefraudabuse

Trump seeks to make it easier for people with mental illnesses to be involuntarily committed President Trump wants to make it easier to involuntarily treat people with serious mental illnesses, but critics say the approach lacks sufficient evidence to be expanded.

So Trump 1st forces ppl into homelessness by cutting #HousingAssistance, #HealthCare, #FoodStamps, etc,
then he wants to use his Gestapo to round them up so they won't offend his delicate sensibilities?
#Fascism!

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CDC adopts FY26–27 budget recommendation with amendment prioritizing high-need communities The Austin CDC voted to adopt a budget memorandum recommending additional funds across housing, parks, transportation and homeless services. Vice Chair Achilles’ amendment added a sidewalk-infrastructure priority for high‑need communities (example: North Lamar) in response to high-risk crash and fatality data.

The Austin Community Development Commission just approved a budget that prioritizes high-need communities, aiming to enhance safety and infrastructure in response to alarming crash data.

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Sanford staff outline CDBG projects and LIHEAP cuts; one LIHEAP staffer to be laid off City staff presented the Community Development Block Grant allocation and neighborhood projects and said the city must cut one LIHEAP position due to reduced state funding. Officials said they're exploring county support and will monitor July funding.

Sanford's vital LIHEAP program faces cuts and a staff layoff due to dwindling state funding, leaving many low-income residents at risk.

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#SanfordSeminoleCounty #FL #HousingAssistance #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #SanfordCommunity #LocalGovernment

Committee asks staff to craft condo assessment‑relief program options for financially vulnerable residents Staff briefed commissioners on county and potential city options to assist condo owners facing large special assessments. The committee asked staff to recommend eligibility criteria and funding options (developer contributions, revolving loan fund, SHIP dollars) and return with a proposal.

Miami Beach is exploring a new condo assessment relief program that could offer up to $50,000 per property, but residents may have a say in the eligibility criteria!

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Committee backs $35 million request to expand family homelessness prevention program Sen. Bolden’s bill (Senate File 3614) would provide $35 million for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP); advocates testified the program prevents homelessness and demand far exceeds current funding. The committee recommended the bill to the Finance Committee by voice vote.

Sen. Bolden is fighting for a $35 million boost to the Family Homelessness Prevention Program, aiming to tackle Minnesota's urgent rental crisis that leaves families vulnerable to homelessness.

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#MN #FamilyStability #CitizenPortal #HousingAssistance #MinnesotaHomelessness

CFSIC superintendent Michael Maglaras says program will stop new applications on June 30, 2030, and expects crisis to peak under 4,000 homes At a CROG policy board meeting, Michael Maglaras reported 2,579 applications, 1,229 families helped, and said CFSIC will close its application portal on 06/30/2030 while continuing to process claims already in the pipeline.

The clock is ticking for Connecticut homeowners: the CFSIC will stop accepting new applications for crumbling foundations on June 30, 2030, but thousands are already in the pipeline.

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#HartfordCounty #CT #HartfordCountyFoundationSolutions #CitizenPortal #HousingAssistance

Aurora promotes homebuyer aid package — up to about $27,000 — report says Telemundo Chicago reports Aurora is promoting a homebuyer assistance package that includes a $20,000 deferred loan, $5,000 for closing costs and $2,000 for repairs (about $27,000 total). Applicants must qualify for a mortgage, buy inside Aurora and may apply with an ITIN.

Aurora's new homebuyer assistance package offers up to $27,000 to help you secure your dream home—are you ready to take the next step?

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Bowie council unanimously adopts HUD CAPER for FY2024 The council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution R‑30‑26 approving the city’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD FY2024. The grants office reported $197,279 in CDBG funding, 13 single‑family rehab grants and $26,500 in emergency homelessness assistance.

Bowie's council just approved $197,279 in HUD funding to support vital programs like housing rehabilitation and emergency assistance for those in need!

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#BowiePrinceCounty #MD #HousingAssistance #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #BowieHUD #PublicPolicy

Votes at a glance: committee approves several items including emergency measures and budget fixes The neighborhoods committee approved multiple items Feb. 17: 20260063 (downtown alcohol hours, 6–1), 20260065 (housing fund reallocation, 7–0), 20260066 (7–0), emergency appointments (20260090, 7–0), FDOT deadline item (20260099, 6–0) and garage structural repairs (20260101, 7–0). Several second-reading items were listed for later action.

The Jacksonville committee just passed key measures, including extended downtown alcohol sales and vital housing fund reallocations, paving the way for significant community improvements!

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House General and Housing reviews H.772: faster ejectment process, trespass orders and rental-assistance funding On Feb. 25, the House General and Housing committee reviewed draft H.772, which shortens statutory eviction timelines, creates a show‑cause path for dangerous-tenant claims, expands no‑trespass authority against nonresident invitees, caps security deposits at two months, and includes funding for rental-arrears assistance and a payment-reporting pilot.

Vermont's new landlord-tenant bill promises to revolutionize eviction processes and enhance tenant protections, aiming to reduce case timelines to just 60 days!

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Yuma County ranks CDBG regional applicants; food bank set as top priority amid debate over impact Board reviewed regional‑account CDBG applications and ranked the Yuma Community Food Bank as its top priority for a $300,000 request. Supervisors debated whether funds should prioritize projects that benefit large numbers of residents or smaller, localized rehabs in Colonias.

Yuma County's Board of Supervisors has ranked the Yuma Community Food Bank as their top priority for a $300,000 funding request, sparking debates on how to best serve the community's needs.

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#YumaCounty #AZ #HousingAssistance #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #FoodSecurity

🏘️ A strong family starts at home 🏠

K. L. Perkins’ new article in #Socius analyzes data from 1995-2015 to understand the impact of #housingassistance on household composition and related #family well-being.

Read: doi.org/10.1177/2378...

Dunn County Housing Authority: vouchers average 66 per month, waitlist grows to 140 Housing Authority staff told the board the Housing Choice Voucher program averaged 66 vouchers monthly in 2025, with a waitlist of about 140 applicants and an average tenant-paid rent of $243 after subsidy; program spending was $524,061.91 in 2025.

The Dunn County Housing Authority revealed a staggering waitlist of 140 applicants for Housing Choice Vouchers, as the average rent paid by tenants drops to just $243 after subsidies!

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