Articles tagged as: housing
January 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.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2021
Structure Problems Force Nearly 100 From NW Indiana Tower
An engineering firm found "significant structural distress" from splitting and corroding steel in the 50-year-old building’s support columns, East Chicago Housing Authority officials said.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2021
New Report Says Indiana Needs More Food, Housing Security Data On College Campuses
A lack of quality data collected by Indiana's colleges and universities is likely causing them to underestimate the severity of students' housing and food insecurity. That was one of the findings in a new report released by the state's Commission for Higher Education.
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