Rural America receives a boost to affordable, high speed internet access

Rural America is getting more money to expand affordable high-speed internet. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced more than $700 million in grants and loans to 19 states. “Today we are announcing the expansion of broadband access across 33 projects in these 19 states. Assisting the state’s 314,000 rural residents with access and use of […]

Celebrities dodged L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ for homelessness, affordable housing

Before the ULA measures take effect in April, Some wealthy residents scrambled to avoid paying a new “mansion tax” to fund affordable housing and homelessness prevention. Even celebrities known for their liberal ideals and humanitarian activism, for some reason, happened to be sold right before the tax went into effect. When the Fierce Dash became […]

Affordable (and available) housing an ongoing issue in Yuma

In March, the Arizona edition of KAWC reported on a survey of Yuma County residents about their experiences with local homebuying and the rental market. THE BROKEN LINK Experience of Housing Insecurity in Yuma County Forty-two percent of Yuma County renters and nearly 25 percent of homeowners were found to be struggling to pay their […]

Here are 4 ideas to fix Utah’s affordable housing crisis

This article is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing effort to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. When Aisha T. Weeks first moved to Denver, she drove to: Deerfield, Coloradoa ghost town about 90 minutes northeast. All she found were two crumbling buildings and a plaque. Founded […]

City and state leaders can tackle affordable housing crisis together

Maricopa is the fastest growing county in the United States. That massive growth is challenging the pace of development and our regions and states are struggling to keep up with demand despite what is in the pipeline. exacerbated by the prolonged financial difficulties caused by Building more affordable housing is essential. (Photo by Pexels) The […]

Maricopa County plans several large investments in affordable housing

Federal funding from the U.S. Relief Plans Act will allow Maricopa County to make its largest investment yet in affordable housing projects.County Supervisory Board of the Month $35 million approved Some new housing programs. The county is committing a total of $65 million in ARPA funding to housing initiatives. In a typical year, the county […]

Around 600 New Affordable Apartments Coming to Maricopa County

Phoenix, Arizona — Over 600 affordable housing units will soon be added to the Valley’s housing stock. Many people in the Phoenix metropolitan area are struggling to find affordable housing and pay increasing rents. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to approve $17 million to fund affordable housing projects. This includes a hotel […]