Housing Crisis

Mayors from around the country agree that more support is needed at the federal level to strengthen housing assistance programs.

January 26, 2025 - U.S. Conference of Mayors

A ‘right to counsel’ program that offers legal aid to residents facing eviction has saved the state $36 million.

January 26, 2025 - The CT Mirror

The city will issue a request for proposals to build subsidized housing on up to three downtown parking lots.

January 23, 2025 - Palo Alto Daily Post

A recent study reveals how decades of policy missteps, demographic shifts, and economic forces fueled America’s housing crisis, leaving millions — especially millennials — struggling amid rising demand, racial disparities, and climate-driven emergencies.

January 19, 2025 - USC Today

Rapidly rising housing costs are pushing out the residents at the heart of local economies in resort towns across the country.

January 15, 2025 - Marketplace

The city’s progress in building supportive housing units has not kept up with the rising numbers of residents experiencing homelessness.

January 14, 2025 - Mirror Indy

A pedestrian safety crisis, rising housing instability, and destructive extreme weather events set the stage for an eventful year.

January 12, 2025 - Diana Ionescu

Bucking national trends, Milwaukee reduced homelessness in 2024 through Housing First policies and supportive services, but local advocates warn high housing costs will likely lead to an increase in the unhoused population in the coming year.

January 9, 2025 - Wisconsin Public Radio

High housing costs are squeezing a record number of American households.

January 8, 2025 - Lexington Herald Leader

With the worst of winter weather ahead, shelter providers say there are not enough beds to meet the rising rate of homelessness in the city.

January 8, 2025 - First Alert 6

Cities and states are leaning on zoning reform to help stem the housing crisis and create more affordable, livable neighborhoods.

January 8, 2025 - Diana Ionescu

Owners of unpermitted accessory dwelling units can bring their units up to code and obtain certificates of compliance without facing penalties.

January 6, 2025 - San Francisco Chronicle

State legislators rejected a proposed bill that would have enshrined a “Homeless Person’s Bill of Rights” in state law.

January 3, 2025 - Nevada Current

Over a dozen U.S. states already permit 3D-printed homes, which can cost less and use fewer resources than conventional homes.

January 2, 2025 - Oklahoma Voice

Making room for more housing, fixing broken sidewalks, and our favorite books of the year.

January 2, 2025 - Diana Ionescu

The year saw some encouraging developments in housing and zoning policies that could alleviate the housing crisis and offer renters and homebuyers more diverse options.

December 30, 2024 - Vox

Experts blame the alarming rise in the number of unhoused people on high housing costs and the end of pandemic-era protections.

December 30, 2024 - The New York Times

The myth that there are plenty of vacant housing units in U.S. cities comes from misconceptions about leasing timelines and developer incentives.

December 29, 2024 - Greater Greater Washington

The city is making it easier to build multigenerational housing that can accommodate families, children, and seniors who want to ‘age in place.’

December 27, 2024 - Alaska Public Media

Rural residents often have a harder time accessing legal assistance and eviction prevention resources.

December 23, 2024 - The Daily Yonder