Housing Choice Voucher
Spring 2023 Meeting Recap
4.6.23
CLPHA Spring Meeting Stimulates Racial Equity & Inclusion Conversations, Draws Members of Congress to Discuss Their Visions for Public and Affordable Housing, and Celebrates Members’ Innovations and Accomplishments
HUD Releases New Mobility Toolkit
3.29.23
Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative Notice Issued
HUD Publishes Updated Guidance for Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Contract Renewals
Protect, Expand, Provide: CLPHA's 2023 Policy Priorities
3.27.23
Protecting, expanding. and providing affordable housing has never been so important.
Chicago Housing Authority Receives 75 New Vouchers to Support Young Adults Transitioning out of Foster Care
3.7.23
From the Chicago Housing Authority's press release:
The Chicago Housing Authority this week received $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 75 new vouchers that will provide housing assistance to young adults who are transitioning out of foster care and are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Study Highlights Usage of Emergency Housing Vouchers to Address Homelessness
3.7.23
HUD Launches New OpFund Web Portal
Baltimore City housing program helped nearly 1,700 low-income families find new homes in 2022 (Housing Authority of Baltimore City)
1.10.23
From CBS Baltimore:
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City said it helped nearly 1,700 residents find new homes this year through the Housing Choice Voucher Program. That's a 30 percent increase from 2021, according to Baltimore City.
There are more than 13,000 residents currently enrolled in the HCVP, a program that helps Baltimore's low-income families offset the cost of rent for affordable, safe housing.