Housing

Equitable Housing Access: Kansas City Implements Landmark Law Ensuring Landlords Accept Vouchers

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Kansas City, Missouri – A new law has been enacted in Kansas City, requiring landlords to accept housing vouchers. This move aims to tackle the longstanding issue of housing discrimination against low-income individuals and families who rely on vouchers to secure affordable housing. Under the new legislation, landlords in Kansas City will no longer be able to reject tenants solely because they are voucher holders. This change is expected to provide much-needed relief for low-income households struggling to find suitable housing options. The law represents a step toward promoting fair housing practices and reducing the … Read more

New York City Mayor Sues Bus Companies Over Costs of Housing Migrants: Is Immigration Really Free?

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is taking action to address the challenges posed by mass immigration, particularly the costs associated with accommodating migrants. Adams has issued an executive order that restricts charter buses carrying migrants from entering the city at certain times. He is also suing 17 bus companies, seeking $700 million in damages for the expenses incurred by New York City in accommodating migrants. This move challenges the notion that immigration comes at no cost. The mayor’s lawsuit specifically targets bus companies participating in Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star,” which Adams … Read more

New California Law Gives Homeowners the Option to Sell Accessory Dwelling Units Separately, Sparking Debate on Affordable Housing

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San Diego, California – As 2022 begins, several new laws are taking effect that directly impact accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as granny flats or backyard homes. One notable law, AB 1033, grants cities the option to allow homeowners to sell their ADUs separately from the main house. The reception to this law is mixed, with some championing the opportunity it provides for affordable housing, while others express concerns. Raphael Perez, Chair of the Casita Coalition, an organization advocating for the construction of more smaller, affordable housing, supports the idea of selling ADUs separately. … Read more

Elk Grove City Council Poised to Decide Fate of Controversial Oak Rose Apartments; Could Mark New Chapter for Low-Income Housing

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ELK GROVE, Calif. – The City of Elk Grove is poised to make a crucial decision this week regarding the Oak Rose apartments. This affordable housing project, consisting of 67 units, has been at the center of controversy after the state’s attorney general accused the city of violating state law by rejecting the project. The Elk Grove officials are now urging the City Council to reconsider their previous rejection and approve the development, which would serve as the city’s first permanent housing option for low-income families transitioning out of homelessness. The dispute over the Oak … Read more