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Despite homelessness being on the rise, local governments keep cracking down on efforts to shelter those without permanent housing.

Reason

What Happens When FEMA Buys Your House?

As hurricane damage mounts, the government is buying—and sometimes seizing—homes in flood-prone areas, sparking concerns over property rights and accusations of discrimination.

Reason

Feds Sue Another Landlord for Discriminating Against an Emotional Support Animal

Federal housing officials allege a New Hampshire landlord violated the Fair Housing Act for refusing to show a unit to two women with emotional support dogs.

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Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward

Homelessness is a rare issue in American politics that does not cut neatly along party or ideological lines. It can be hard to predict who will support or oppose measures to expand affordable housing and services for people without homes.

The Conversation

Tim Scott Wants to Deregulate Manufactured Housing

Plus: An alleged slumlord gets a "tenant empowerment" grant, Seattle's affordable housing mandates lead to less housing, D.C.'s affordable housing crisis.

Reason

Biden Administration Gives $10 Million Grant to Non-Profit Accused of Running 'Inhumane' Slum Housing

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has been dogged by accusations that it operates dangerous, dilapidated housing. Now, it'll distribute taxpayer dollars to tenant groups fighting for better living conditions.

Reason

Watch a conversation about Latino influence on national politics at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro will speak with Maria Teresa Kumar, Mike Madrid and Luis Miranda Jr. The conversation starts at 3:15 p.m. Friday.

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A New York landlord tried to evict a tenant over her three emotional support parrots. Now she’s won $165k

The tenant has kept three parrots — Layla, Ginger, and Curtis — ‘to ameliorate the effects of anxiety and depression,’ according to court filings

The Independent UK

Code Games

Plus: An appeals court sides with property owners seeking compensation for the CDC's eviction ban, a Michigan court backs the would-be builders of a "green cemetery," and Kamala Harris' spotty supply-side credentials.

Reason

FHA loan vs. conventional loan: What homebuyers should know

FHA home loans can be a good option for first-time homebuyers, as well as those with lower credit scores, as they’re backed by the federal government.

Fortune

Trump Changes His Mind on Zoning. Again.

Whoever is president has very weak incentives to get zoning reform right.

Reason

Trump Nears VP Decision: Vance, Rubio And Burgum In The Spotlight

Beyond these three frontrunners, Trump's potential picks also include Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, and Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York.

International Business Times

Biden vs. Trump: Housing Policy Edition

How do the two major party candidates stack up on housing policy?

Reason

Can you get a home loan with bad credit?

Lenders typically want homebuyers to have a FICO Score of at least 620, but it may still be possible to get a mortgage if your score is 500 or higher.

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Gorsuch Apes NIMBY Government Lies in Supreme Court's Grants Pass Decision

Plus: A disappointing first round of "Baby YIMBY" grant awards, President Joe Biden endorses rent control, and House Republicans propose cutting housing spending.

Top News

Julian Castro Criticizes President Biden's Debate Performance As Unprepared

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro critiques President Biden's debate performance, raising concerns about readiness and communication strategies.

Reason

Does Miami Have the Answer to Homelessness?

There may not be a perfect solution to ending homelessness, but there are some clear principles to reduce the friction for those working to do so.

Reason

Will This Bill Save or Scuttle California's Builder's Remedy?

Plus: Sen. John Fetterman introduces a new zoning reform bill, U.C. Berkeley finally beats the NIMBYs in court, and Austin's unwise "equity overlay."

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Wealthy residents of Chicago may live 30 years longer than poorer ones. Can a new mayor help close the gap?

Brandon Johnson promised to tackle the city’s legacy of environmental racism, with communities of color facing disproportionate climate risks

Roll Call

Nonprofits take a hit in House earmark rules - Roll Call

New House Appropriations earmark rules will ban funding for nonprofits in a social service grant program run by HUD.

Reason

Costly Complexity

The needless complexity of affordable housing programs are hurting people they're supposed to help.

Roll Call

Cole eyes axing HUD earmarks for nonprofit organizations - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole is considering blocking nonprofits from receiving House earmarks under HUD's Economic Development Initiative grant program.

WEKU

Rents are high and housing vouchers are hard to get. So Philly is giving renters cash

The pilot program chose people on the city's long waitlist for housing vouchers to test how much direct cash payments can help. HUD, the federal housing agency, is interested in the possibility.

Top News

Biden To Nominate New Housing Chief As Fudge Departs

President Biden to nominate new HUD chief after Marcia Fudge's departure, highlighting housing and urban development priorities.

WEKU

U.S. Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge will step down this month

Fudge, 71, is one of the few cabinet members to leave the Biden administration so far, and will return home to Ohio. She says affordable housing is a bipartisan challenge that needs more funding.

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