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55% of Houston renters are cost-burdened, analysis shows
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (429+ words) September 8, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT Houston’s affordability challenges come in tandem with elevated housing prices, mortgage rates and property taxes. | Miriam Erne A Kinder Institute analysis revealed that Houston had the second-highest share of “cost-burdened” renters — people who spend more than 30% of…...
NYC creates fast track court for tenants in unsafe housing
2+ week, 3+ day ago (288+ words) August 26, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT Yesterday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new housing court fast track for tenants in unsafe apartments. It will require qualifying landlords to appear in court within five days of the city or a tenant…...
Pensacola to build first ever permanent affordable housing
2+ week, 6+ day ago (355+ words) August 24, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT The annual cost of each new home is set to be no more than one-third of a qualified buyer's income. | Carmen K. Sisson U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. requested the declaration earlier in August, which will allow…...
Portland unveils Maine’s first affordable housing complex for LGBTQ+ seniors
3+ week, 2+ day ago (384+ words) August 20, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT While the complex is intended for LGBTQ+ older adults, it is not restricted to LGBTQ+ people. | Benn Marine Equality Commons is located next to the Equality Community Center that provides members with accessible wellness resources and community…...
NYC needs 700,000 new homes to resolve housing crisis, report states
3+ week, 3+ day ago (453+ words) August 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT The “Fair Growth Housing Strategy” earmarks Astoria, Queens as a "high-growth" district, proposing it add 10,000 units over the next decade. | rblfmr How many new homes does New York City need to escape its housing crisis? According to…...
Los Angeles County gained more than 10,000 ADUs in 2025 — and barely made a dent in its housing goals
3+ week, 3+ day ago (429+ words) August 19, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT Accessory Dwelling Units are independent homes on the same lot as the main house. | LAHD Accessory Dwelling Units are on the rise in Los Angeles County: in 2025, the county gained 10,200 new units in 2025, which accounted for 40% of…...
Los Angeles opens public housing waitlist for first time in over two years | Planetizen News
3+ week, 3+ day ago (420+ words) August 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT South Bay Gardens is one of the buildings designated for older adults in Los Angeles County. | Apartments.com For the first time in two years, older adults and families can join the waitlist for subsidized public housing…...