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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 09 > 138371-55-houston-renters-are-cost-burdened-analysis-shows

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…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138293-nyc-creates-fast-track-court-tenants-unsafe-housing

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…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138273-pensacola-build-first-ever-permanent-affordable-housing

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…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138255-portland-unveils-maines-first-affordable-housing-complex-lgbtq-seniors

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…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138250-nyc-needs-700000-new-homes-resolve-housing-crisis-report-states

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…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138248-los-angeles-county-gained-more-10000-adus-2025-and-barely-made-dent-its-housing

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…...

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planetizen.com > news > 2026 > 08 > 138246-los-angeles-opens-public-housing-waitlist-first-time-over-two-years

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…...