Articles tagged as: housing
February 15, 2022
Rising rent, pandemic making it hard for people with criminal records to find housing
For people who have just been released from jail or prison, rising rent combined with adjusting to life in a pandemic makes finding housing more difficult than ever.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2022
Senate committee hears but doesn’t vote on bill to seal some eviction filings
Tenant advocates have long argued that eviction filings can serve as a permanent "scarlet E" that harms a renter's chances of getting housing in the future -- even if the eviction filing against them is ultimately thrown out.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2022
House advances bill aimed at sealing eviction filings from tenant records in some instances
Tenant advocates have long argued that eviction filings can serve as a permanent "scarlet E" that harms a renter's chances of getting housing in the future.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2022
Hoosiers demand protections for renters during Tenants Day of Action at the Statehouse
Hoosiers from across the state gathered at the Indiana Statehouse Thursday to demand legislation to protect tenants.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2022
Indy Neighborhood Housing Partnership grant supports local organizations
Several nonprofit organizations received $900,000 to fund affordable housing initiatives in Marion County.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2022
Report finds mortgage lending disparities persist in Indianapolis
A new report on mortgage lending trends in Indianapolis found a decline in opportunity for some.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2021
Damien Center awarded $2M for new housing assistance program for people living with HIV
The program will provide tenant-based rental assistance, short-term rent, mortgage and utility assistance as well as other supportive services to 212 households each year.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2021
People go to libraries for more than books. That’s why some are hiring social workers.
Libraries play a central role in many communities, providing books and information and helping people navigate challenges. Increasingly, those challenges are beyond the scope of what librarians are trained to handle like housing insecurity and mental illness. To meet the need, some libraries are hiring social workers.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2021
New Partnership will address lack of affordable housing in Indianapolis
A new local partnership aims to help create homeownership opportunities for individuals and families experiencing disproportionate wealth and racial disparities in Marion County.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2021
Bankruptcy lawyers expect filings to increase in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic along with the expiration of the eviction moratorium is expected to fuel a rise in bankruptcy filings at the beginning of 2022, according to an Indianapolis-based lawyer.
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