The rule would allow housing agencies and landlords to impose such requirements "to encourage self-sufficiency." Critics say most who can work already do, but their wages are low.

New Jersey renters facing financial strain have several relief options available through state and local programs, including rental subsidies, emergency back-rent assistance and property tax relief ...

Rent here is among the lowest in South Carolina. You can easily find a place for under $1,100 monthly. Living costs are low, leaving money for other things. Your income will cover rent and other ...

The downtown showcases buildings and shops that have been around for decades. Living here costs less than nearly anywhere in South Carolina. Your $1,800 will cover rent, utilities, groceries, and more ...

As Columbia’s downtown develops and the gulfs between districts shrinks, advocates urge the city to prioritize connectivity ...

Aaron Polkey, president and CEO of Palmetto Project, recused himself from the City Council vote approving the $237,257 contract for homeless program.

The program would be initially funded with $5 million, an amount supporters hope would rise if the program proves popular. The money comes with no strings attached for tenants and doesn't have to be ...

A rental voucher program costs more than $1 billion. The mayor’s decision to curtail its expansion reflects the clash between his ideology and the realities of managing the city. By Sally Goldenberg ...

Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul in Puerto Rico in November. (Alejandro Granadillo/AP) Zohran Mamdani was happy to promise lower rent for New Yorkers on the campaign trail. But now that he’s the guy ...

The U.S. Senate is moving ahead with a bipartisan package to bring down housing costs, including new grants and a ban on ...

SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz County housing officials are scrambling to keep hundreds of local families off the streets amid federal funding cuts and potential policy shifts. But they remain “cautiously ...

The City of Miami has reopened the Senior Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) for new applications through Friday, Feb. 20. The City of Miami Commission created SRAP to support senior, low-income renters ...