Home 4 Good, an innovative housing stability program, expands to address the needs of both tenants and affordable housing operators in New York
New York City affordable housing stakeholders Enterprise Community Partners, RiseBoro Community Partnership, L+M Development Partners, HELP USA along with Maycomb Capital and Trinity Church announced the official expansion of Home 4 Good, an eviction prevention program that partners affordable housing owners with nonprofit housing placement specialists to proactively identify and assist tenants experiencing rental arrears, with a goal of improving tenant housing stability.
Unlocking Housing Choice: Limitations and Opportunities in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
This paper provides an overview of the history, operation, and current debates around the Housing Choice Voucher program, the federal government's largest form of rental assistance.
California Tribal Housing Accelerator Academy Webinar Series
This new training series will aid California tribal organizations seeking to maximize state housing funds and expand their ability to address housing needs for tribal citizens.
Creating a General Plan that Builds Disaster Resilience
The General Plan is the foundational planning document for any local government in California, providing a roadmap of future growth that includes social and economic development. Each local General Plan is unique, reflecting the priorities, constraints, and aspirations of the city or county.
Creating a Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard mitigation is the first step in the disaster cycle. Learn more about actions communities can take to reduce the impacts of a disaster before it occurs.
Emergency Operations Plans and Cultural Competency
Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) establish how the State, Tribal, or local jurisdiction manages its emergency response.
HUD's Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery and Mitigation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is an essential agency in resiliency and disaster recovery. Learn more about two HUD programs support resiliency and disaster recovery efforts: CDBG – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and CDBG – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT).
Conducting an Immediate Needs Assessment
Although not required, Immediate Needs Assessments are typically one of the first steps in the recovery process and used to evaluate a group or community's needs after a disaster.
Colorado's Right of First Refusal Law: Understanding Intent & Implementation
This brief details how the right of first refusal works, including properties subject to the new law, local government flexibility, and timelines and requirements.