Forsyth County Offering Rides To Rental Assistance Program Offices
Transportation is now available for residents who wish to apply for financial assistance to pay overdue rent or utility bills.
Housing
Forsyth County Emergency Rental Assistance Applications Now In-Person
Forsyth County residents who have fallen behind on rent or utilities as a result of the pandemic can now apply in-person for financial assista
More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds
Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots.
Senator Presses Landlord Over Report It Evicts Black Renters At Higher Rates
A Senator is asking why a corporate landlord has filed to evict renters in predominantly Black counties at four times the rate as renters in predominantly white counties.
Millions Could Face Eviction With Federal Moratorium Ending And A Logjam In Aid
Congress approved $47 billion to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money still isn't reaching many who need it. And an eviction moratorium from the CDC expires at the end of the month.
Corporate Landlord Evicts Black Renters At Far Higher Rates Than Whites, Report Finds
A report says a corporate landlord run by a former Goldman Sachs partner has filed to evict renters in predominantly Black counties at four times the rate as renters in predominantly white counties.
N.C. A&T Awarded $500,000 In Energy Efficiency Research Grants
North Carolina A&T State University has been awarded half a million dollars in grants for energy efficiency projects.
A Black Woman Says She Had To Hide Her Race To Get A Fair Home Appraisal
Two low home appraisals spurred a Black woman in Indianapolis to administer her own fair housing test. The result led her to file a complaint alleging housing discrimination.
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.
Black Americans And The Racist Architecture Of Homeownership
Owning a home is a part of the American dream. It's also the key to building intergenerational wealth. But Black Americans continue to face discrimination in housing, including through higher costs.