HUD Secretary Ben Carson announced nearly $77 million in a fourth wave of CARES Act funding. Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Arizona all received funds. Ted Houghton shares why it's a good time for city governments to invest in housing.
The fourth wave of relief funds will provide support for up to 8,300 housing choice vouchers to public housing authorities. These funds will also provide affordable housing to non-elderly people living with disabilities. Read more
The funds will go toward residents with disabilities as well as housing choice vouchers for Michigan. Read more
“This funding will provide stable housing to some of Massachusetts most vulnerable residents, which is critical now more than ever in this fight against COVID-19,” said David Tille, HUD New England Regional Administrator. Read more
Morris County Housing Authority will receive $73,707, the Newark Housing Authority was awarded $558,390 and the Elizabeth Housing Authority was granted $411,792. Read more
Public housing agencies in Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler, Tucson, South Tucson, Eloy, Nogales, Flagstaff, Williams, Winslow, Pinal County and Yuma County will receive $3 million in aid. Read more
"With the pandemic exposing the full extent of the city’s homeless crisis, now is exactly the time to create more affordable and supportive housing, as well as high-quality shelter." Read more