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Articles courtesy of Invisible People
- Nearly 40% of Inside Safe Participants Are Returning to the Streetsby Kayla Robbins on April 16, 2026
Los Angeles’ Flagship Homelessness Program Struggles to Deliver Permanent Housing, Leaving Many Worse Off Than Before At the end of its third year, nearly 40% of participants in Los Angeles Mayor Bass’s Inside Safe program have returned to unsheltered, street … Continue reading →
- California Expands Mental Health Care as Federal Support Waversby Robert Davis on April 15, 2026
With New Funding for CARE Court, the State Is Betting on Treatment and Housing While Federal Priorities Remain Uncertain California is doubling down on funding mental health services for people experiencing chronic homelessness as federal resources dry up. In early … Continue reading →
- How Illegal Evictions Harm Black Women and Ripple Through Entire Neighborhoodsby Jocelyn Figueroa on April 14, 2026
New Research Shows How Black Women Face Disproportionate Harm as Illegal Evictions Reshape Communities “She already knew she was being evicted. She was trying to get things going, but she had a sickly husband. And [the landlord] had a Pitbull, … Continue reading →
- Trump’s Handling of Homeless Grants Ruled Illegal by Rhode Island Judgeby Cynthia Griffith on April 13, 2026
A Temporary Victory Restores Critical Housing Funds as a Broader Legal Battle Over Federal Control and Ideology Continues A federal judge’s decision just pulled back the curtain on how homelessness funding was being reshaped behind the scenes. $75 million in … Continue reading →
- Utah Takes Steps Toward ‘Detention Center’ for Chronic Homelessnessby Robert Davis on April 10, 2026
Proposed Facility for Homeless People Raises Concerns About Coercion, Control and a Shift Away from Evidence-Based Care Lawmakers in Utah took steps to make the state’s proposed detention center for people experiencing chronic homelessness a reality during the most recent … Continue reading →
- A Therapy Office on Wheels Is Reaching Homeless Youth Left Behindby Kayla Robbins on April 9, 2026
T.H.E. Van Provides Unhoused Teens with Mental Health and Substance Use Care, Removing Traditional Barriers Homeless teens in Eugene, Oregon, may find support in a refurbished Sprinter van coming soon to a parking lot near them. T.H.E. Van, which stands … Continue reading →
- Barred From Housing: How a Little-Known Law Keeps Millions Locked Outby Cynthia Griffith on April 8, 2026
The Thurmond Amendment Denies Housing Protections to People with Past Addiction Convictions, Often for Life Along the tree-lined streets of Miami, Invisible People reporters caught up with a man named Edward, also known as Eddie, who had been homeless for … Continue reading →
- Stopping Youth Homelessness Before It Startsby Jocelyn Figueroa on April 7, 2026
Austin’s Pilot Program Shows Early Intervention and Direct Cash Support Can Keep Young People Housed “Youth homelessness in Austin has increased dramatically over the past five years, with nearly 900 young people experiencing homelessness in our community today,” Liz Schoenfeld … Continue reading →
- No Evidence ICE Enforcement Is Lowering Rent in Los Angelesby Cynthia Griffith on April 6, 2026
Misinformation From the Department of Homeland Security Wrongly Attributed ICE to the LA Rental Rate Reductions It started with a click and quickly reached 3.1 million viewers. On the surface, the tweet seemed legitimate; after all, it was published by … Continue reading →
- Reimagining Public Housing to Build Stronger Communitiesby Robert Davis on April 3, 2026
New Strategies from Housing Authorities Aim to Reduce Stigma, Strengthen Communities, and Prevent Homelessness Public housing providers across the U.S. are adopting new ways to create a housing ecosystem that could repair some of the societal issues that are causing … Continue reading →
Articles courtesy of ShelterForce.org
- Are Dedicated ‘Sin Taxes’ a Useful Path for Affordable Housing Funding?by Colby Sledge on April 16, 2026
In the hunt for ways to fund affordable housing, taxes on controversial activities from gambling to short-term rentals are often appealing. Here’s how that’s been working in four communities. The post Are Dedicated ‘Sin Taxes’ a Useful Path for Affordable Housing Funding? appeared first on Shelterforce.
- How Public Banks Can Meet Public Needsby Steve Dubb on April 15, 2026
As federal funding streams face cuts, the idea of public banks is gaining ground as a tool for states and localities to finance community development. The post How Public Banks Can Meet Public Needs appeared first on Shelterforce.
- How We Rewrote a Tax Incentive to Encourage More Affordable Housing by Hanneke van Deursen on April 14, 2026
Chattanooga aligned its housing tax incentive with the actual cost of charging more affordable rents. Developers are participating. The post How We Rewrote a Tax Incentive to Encourage More Affordable Housing appeared first on Shelterforce.
- How Camden County is Using Shared Housing to Tackle Homelessness—Without New Fundingby Olorunfunmi Adebajo on April 10, 2026
A county-backed initiative is helping providers design and launch housing pilot programs in New Jersey, with money that was already in the system. The post How Camden County is Using Shared Housing to Tackle Homelessness—Without New Funding appeared first on Shelterforce.
- Property Taxes Aren’t the Cause of Our Housing Crisis, They’re a Solution to Itby Josie Faass on April 8, 2026
Taxing land and buildings at different rates can discourage land speculation and encourage housing development. The post Property Taxes Aren’t the Cause of Our Housing Crisis, They’re a Solution to It appeared first on Shelterforce.
- Free Land, Retail Rents, and Other Ways Cities Are Cutting Reliance on Federal Housing Fundsby Franklin Schneider on April 7, 2026
Though the federal role will always be necessary, local governments, and developers themselves, are looking for ways to develop affordable housing with less federal subsidy. Here are some of the approaches they are trying. The post Free Land, Retail Rents, and Other Ways Cities Are Cutting Reliance on Federal Housing Funds appeared first on Shelterforce.
- Acting Locally: States, Counties, and Cities on the Front Linesby Miriam Axel-Lute on April 6, 2026
Even in challenging times, there are many actions that state and local governments can take to improve housing access and look out for their residents. The post Acting Locally: States, Counties, and Cities on the Front Lines appeared first on Shelterforce.
- Will Tucson Take Back Its Power—Literally?by Gabb Schivone on April 2, 2026
My experience with a utility shutoff led me to look more closely at who provides my city’s power. It turns out there’s a push for the city to buy out the investor-owned utility and create a public one. The post Will Tucson Take Back Its Power—Literally? appeared first on Shelterforce.
- NYC’s New Housing Approval Process Faces First Testsby Roshan Abraham on April 1, 2026
Voters said yes to speeding up housing approvals. Now the city is putting that plan into action. While there’s excitement among affordable housing developers, some housing advocates worry the new process may quiet community voices. The post NYC’s New Housing Approval Process Faces First Tests appeared first on Shelterforce.
- The Federal Housing Bill: ‘A Bunch of Tweaks, But Good Ones’by Steve Dubb on April 1, 2026
Two bills passed with rare 80-percent-plus majorities in the Senate and House appear to be headed to a joint conference committee. The outcome could be a broad update to federal housing and community development rules—or it all might fall apart. The post The Federal Housing Bill: ‘A Bunch of Tweaks, But Good Ones’ appeared first on Shelterforce.