Rent News, How-To's, and Advice
Helpful reads to guide you through finding and benefiting from
rental assistance and other housing programs
How to Negotiate Your Rent During the Holiday Season
The holiday season isn’t just a time for gift-giving and celebrating with loved ones—it can also be the perfect opportunity to negotiate a better deal on your rent. While most people are busy with festiviti...
How Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Help People Find Affordable Homes
Finding a safe and affordable place to live is a challenge for many families across the country. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program helps by encouraging builders to create more affordable...
Where is Rent the Cheapest? The Top Most Affordable States in the U.S.
In today’s economy, finding a place to live that doesn't break the bank is a top priority for many. While rent prices have climbed in big cities like New York or San Francisco, there are sev...
New Rental Assistance Program to Aid Low-Income Workers
In a groundbreaking initiative, Milpitas is leading the way in ensuring housing stability for its most vulnerable residents and workers. In collaboration with FORWARD, a trusted program administrator for local government...
Struggling to Pay Your Rent? Here Are Your Options
If you are having a hard time paying your rent because of money troubles, you are not alone. It is important to act quickly to make sure you can stay in your home. Here are some practical steps you can take to get help. ...
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...
HUD Launches $40 Million Initiative to Combat Evictions and Support Vulnerable Tenants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up its efforts to prevent evictions with a significant $40 million funding announcement. This initiative ai...
HUD Explores Radical Change in Housing Assistance: Direct Cash Aid for California Renters
California's escalating housing crisis has spurred the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to consider a groundbreaking solution: providing cash directly to rent...
