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- Federal Judge Stops HUD From Gutting Fair Housing Grants — For Nowby Robert Davis on August 28, 2026
Ruling Forces HUD to Restore Funding to More Than 100 Nonprofits Fighting Housing Discrimination The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s latest attempt to gut funding for fair housing programs met a brick wall in court this week. In July, … Continue reading →
- We Can’t End Homelessness by Ending Homelessnessby Mark Horvath on August 28, 2026
We can’t end homelessness by simply ending individual cases of homelessness. Yet much of our system, from outcome models to funding structures to public messaging, is built around the idea that if we house enough people who are currently homeless, … Continue reading →
- Kaua’i’s Only Shelter Is Getting a $18 Million Overhaulby Kayla Robbins on August 27, 2026
A 100-Year-Old Schoolhouse Turned Shelter Will Nearly Triple Its Beds, But Staffing Shortages Could Still Limit Who It Can Help A major expansion is being planned for a homeless shelter on Kaua’i as homelessness on the Hawaiian island trends upwards. … Continue reading →
- Help Is Available If You Face Homelessness in Englandby Cynthia Griffith on August 26, 2026
From Warning Signs to Housing Assistance, Here’s How the System Works “Homelessness rarely starts on the day someone loses their home. It often begins much earlier with worries about rent, relationships, finances, or wellbeing.” — Amy Winter, Director of Operations … Continue reading →
- How Creative Writing Helps People Heal From Homelessnessby Robert Davis on August 25, 2026
Father Joe’s Villages’ Writing Workshop Gives People a Way to Process Trauma, Rebuild Trust, and Reconnect with Themselves There was a lot that Laura Morgan kept hidden inside over the 14 years that she spent homeless. That was until she … Continue reading →
- Las Vegas Becomes a Symbol of America’s Struggle with Homelessnessby Robert Davis on August 24, 2026
As Rent Climbs and Shelter Beds Disappear, Nearly 8,900 People Are Homeless Across Clark County Las Vegas, Nevada, is often known for its glitz and glamour, but it has increasingly become a symbol for America’s struggles with homelessness as the … Continue reading →
- Inside Cicero Institute’s First Homeless Policy Summit: A Meeting to Undermine Affordable Housingby Cynthia Griffith and Erin Wisneski on August 21, 2026
Federal Officials Lay Out a Plan to Roll Back Housing First This story is based on leaked audio recordings and transcripts from multiple sessions of the Cicero Institute’s first annual Homeless Policy Summit, along with notes taken by attendees who … Continue reading →
- Roommate Rents Are Rising Rapidly, And So Is the Risk of Homelessnessby Kayla Robbins on August 20, 2026
New Data Shows Shared Housing, Once the Most Affordable Option Left, Is Pricing Out the Very People Who Rely on it Most According to data collected by the roommate finding website SpareRoom, roommate rents in 2025 hit their highest ever … Continue reading →
- Housing First Is Working. The Trump Administration Wants to End It Anywayby Robert Davis on August 19, 2026
New HUD and HHS Initiatives Push Treatment Before Housing, Reviving an Approach Linked to Mass Institutionalization The Trump administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development turned back the clock last week when it announced two new initiatives to address homelessness. … Continue reading →
- NYC’s Rent Freeze Won’t Fix Its Housing Crisisby Jocelyn Figueroa on August 18, 2026
From Vacant Rent-Stabilized Units to Record Manhattan Rents, the Freeze Addresses a Symptom but Not the Cause of the Crisis On June 25, New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board approved a rent freeze for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. Around 2 … Continue reading →
Articles courtesy of ShelterForce.org
- Federal Rule Change Denies Immigrant Businesses Access to Guaranteed Loansby Anju Chopra on August 28, 2026
Businesses owned by immigrants, including green card holders, have been deemed ineligible for federal Small Business Administration loan support. Commercial corridors across the country are already feeling the effects of this ill-conceived policy change. The post Federal Rule Change Denies Immigrant Businesses Access to Guaranteed Loans appeared first on Shelterforce.
- HUD Funding Notice Upends Housing Counseling Assistanceby Cristy Villalobos-Hauser on August 27, 2026
For decades, a national network of more than 4,000 HUD-certified housing counselors has helped families, renters, and homebuyers make ends meet. A change in the rules announced in the latest department funding notice puts this system at risk. The post HUD Funding Notice Upends Housing Counseling Assistance appeared first on Shelterforce.
- What Happens When a Community Is Designed to Bring Generations Together?by Jill Webb on August 26, 2026
In intentional intergenerational communities, older adults mentor, babysit, and lend a hand, while younger neighbors provide companionship and household support. But the housing model remains rare. The post What Happens When a Community Is Designed to Bring Generations Together? appeared first on Shelterforce.
- Can a Private Sector Fund Preserve Affordable Housing in Charlotte?by Amanda Abrams on August 25, 2026
In metro Charlotte, North Carolina, a $225 million fund backed by local business leaders aims to expand affordable housing by acquiring and improving existing properties. The post Can a Private Sector Fund Preserve Affordable Housing in Charlotte? appeared first on Shelterforce.
- Portland’s Struggle to Advance Social Housing Gets a Temporary Boostby Wesley Vaughan on August 21, 2026
In Portland, Oregon, social housing has followed a stop-and-go trajectory. A one-time windfall has let the city pilot a revolving loan fund to acquire property that can support permanently affordable housing. But can Portlanders develop a long-term social housing policy? The post Portland’s Struggle to Advance Social Housing Gets a Temporary Boost appeared first on Shelterforce.
- To Keep Childcare Affordable, This Center Offers Care Workers Free Housingby Stephanie Lam on August 20, 2026
Early childhood education is a fast-growing but low-paying profession. In response, one New Haven, Connecticut, center has started offering rent-free housing to its educators. The post To Keep Childcare Affordable, This Center Offers Care Workers Free Housing appeared first on Shelterforce.
- Banks for the People: Why Federal Home Loan Banks Need a Resetby Dawne Troupe on August 19, 2026
The Federal Home Loan Bank system was formed in 1932 to support mortgage lending that would make housing more affordable. But when the savings and loan system fell apart in 1989, the FHLB veered away from this mission. It is time to reset it. The post Banks for the People: Why Federal Home Loan Banks Need a Reset appeared first on Shelterforce.
- When a Community Grows Old Togetherby Steve Dubb on August 18, 2026
Naturally occurring retirement communities, or NORCs, happen when residents live in the same place for decades. In some places, supportive service programs help older people get the health care they need. The post When a Community Grows Old Together appeared first on Shelterforce.
- What Does a Good Housing ‘Impact Investment’ Look Like? A Shelterforce Webinarby Steve Dubb on August 14, 2026
How can impact investing be an effective affordable housing partner? CDFI leaders and affordable housing providers point to the importance of redefining risk so that returns to communities are at least as important as returns to investors. The post What Does a Good Housing ‘Impact Investment’ Look Like? A Shelterforce Webinar appeared first on Shelterforce.
- Older Adults Are Fighting for Housing Justice—And They Refuse to Be Pushed Asideby Sandra Larson on August 13, 2026
Elders are turning personal housing struggles into collective action, and challenging assumptions about who leads housing justice movements. The post Older Adults Are Fighting for Housing Justice—And They Refuse to Be Pushed Aside appeared first on Shelterforce.