Issues
Need more properties built for safe housing.
Know yourself and where you want to live.
Section 8 Housing vouchers should be expanded.
More homeowner vouchers in all Public Housing Authorities.
More rehab of potential housing units — CAP agencies do some of this with abandoned properties.
Help people build credit and open bank accounts.
Get on waiting lists for apartments.
People need to learn better apartment living skills — how to make a budget, learn to cook, ride the bus, and more functional skills similar to the Transition Academy programs.
Go to homebuyer classes — there is some money available for closing costs.
Work with existing housing resources such as NeighborWorks.
Identify tax credits for people with disabilities.
