Houston Public Media

In a major shift, the U.S. government explores giving renters cash, not vouchers

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is exploring the idea of giving struggling Americans cash aid instead of vouchers. That might seem like an unlikely, bold new move for the federal ...
NPR

Actual cash may be more helpful for renters than the federal housing voucher program

Housing vouchers are the main way the U.S. helps very low income renters. But they're hard to use, so the federal housing agency is looking into giving people cash instead. You may have heard how lots ...
Houston Public Media

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

Angie Atkins, 37, lives with her two kids in an apartment in northwest Philadelphia. She's been on a waitlist for a federal housing voucher, which would help subsidize her rent, for about seven years.
LAist

In a major shift, the US government explores giving renters cash, not vouchers

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The Department of Housing and Urban ...