/tags/housing-vouchers Housing Vouchers en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:04:41 GMT /business-economy/2024-03-18/why-some-texas-cities-are-getting-rid-of-their-minimum-parking-rules Most cities require homes and businesses to have parking. Critics say they drive up housing costs, foster car dependency and raise carbon emissions. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:04:41 GMT /business-economy/2024-03-18/why-some-texas-cities-are-getting-rid-of-their-minimum-parking-rules Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /business-economy/2024-03-11/fort-worths-rosemont-community-fears-loss-of-neighborhood-character-to-tcu-stealth-dorms Julia Carl, 41, grew up in Fort Worth’s Ryan Place but moved to the Rosemont neighborhood nine years ago, attracted to its location and affordability. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:58:52 GMT /business-economy/2024-03-11/fort-worths-rosemont-community-fears-loss-of-neighborhood-character-to-tcu-stealth-dorms Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report /business-economy/2024-03-11/fort-worth-to-address-income-discrimination-in-housing-with-amended-city-ordinance In Fort Worth, a housing voucher doesn’t guarantee anyone a place to live. In fact, the housing voucher denial rate in the city is as high as 78%, a previous Fort Worth Report story found. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:26:27 GMT /business-economy/2024-03-11/fort-worth-to-address-income-discrimination-in-housing-with-amended-city-ordinance Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report /business-economy/2023-11-27/fort-worths-high-voucher-denial-rate-intensifies-as-rental-prices-rise A HUD report shows Fort Worth’s voucher denial rate is almost 80%, and housing experts say the trend is increasing. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:57:16 GMT /business-economy/2023-11-27/fort-worths-high-voucher-denial-rate-intensifies-as-rental-prices-rise Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report /business-economy/2023-06-22/1-in-4-north-texas-homeowners-face-the-squeeze-of-unaffordable-housing A near record share of American households pay more for housing than is considered financially healthy, including almost a quarter of Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2023-06-22/1-in-4-north-texas-homeowners-face-the-squeeze-of-unaffordable-housing Christopher Connelly /business-economy/2023-06-13/fort-worth-housing-solutions-opens-up-voucher-waitlist-for-specific-properties Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:28:01 GMT /business-economy/2023-06-13/fort-worth-housing-solutions-opens-up-voucher-waitlist-for-specific-properties Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report /news/2023-06-02/dallas-homeless-camp-sweep-i45-construction The city said it swept the camp near Interstate 45 in South Dallas sooner than expected to make way for the construction. Advocates called it a "violent" displacement. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:45:27 GMT /news/2023-06-02/dallas-homeless-camp-sweep-i45-construction Pablo Arauz Peña /news/2021-10-19/metro-dallas-homeless-alliance-adds-10-million-in-private-funds-to-new-rehousing-program A new North Texas program aimed at housing people experiencing homelessness is getting $10 million in private gifts. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT /news/2021-10-19/metro-dallas-homeless-alliance-adds-10-million-in-private-funds-to-new-rehousing-program Elena Rivera /news/2021-05-11/government-housing-vouchers-are-hard-to-get-and-hard-to-use The federal government plans to release $5 billion in new housing vouchers to help those at risk of homelessness. Low-income tenants often struggle to find landlords who will accept such vouchers. Tue, 11 May 2021 20:00:27 GMT /news/2021-05-11/government-housing-vouchers-are-hard-to-get-and-hard-to-use Pam Fessler /news/2021-01-18/dallas-hopes-to-fight-gentrification-through-preservation-grants A new city-run program is hoping to help homeowners repair homes in Dallas' culturally-historic neighborhoods with grants. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:00:19 GMT /news/2021-01-18/dallas-hopes-to-fight-gentrification-through-preservation-grants Hady Mawajdeh