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House Financial Services Committee advances bill to improve federal Emergency Rental Assistance program

On September 10, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled “Protecting Renters During the Pandemic: Reviewing Reforms to Expedite Emergency Rental Assistance,” during which the committee considered two pieces of legislation aimed at improving the federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program.

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Affordable Housing: Toolkit for Counties

In 2016, over ONE THIRD of all households were overburdened by housing costs. This phenomenon does not exist solely in large counties; rather, medium-sized and small counties in every region of the country are also struggling with unaffordable housing costs. Fortunately, each county is uniquely equipped with its own set of tools to help residents find housing they can afford.
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Housing Connections: Promoting Affordability Through Community Engagement

County governments employ community engagement practices to develop programs that tackle a variety of issues within their jurisdictions such as limited supply of affordable housing. Through engagement, county governments can ensure that the distinct values and needs of their communities are reflected in their affordable housing programs.
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Planning Ahead: County Planning, Land Use and Zoning Strategies for Affordable Housing

Learn how counties are using their role in planning for development and in enacting zoning and land use ordinances to encourage the construction of affordable homes.
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Access to Housing: Supporting County Workers Through Affordable Homes

County governments increasingly provide housing assistance benefits to employees as a strategy to recruit and retain talented workers.

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House Financial Services Committee advances bill to improve federal Emergency Rental Assistance program

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Planning Ahead: County Planning, Land Use and Zoning Strategies for Affordable Housing

Access to Housing: Supporting County Workers Through Affordable Homes

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