Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms?
Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.
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Trump Administration to Use Federal Lands for Affordable Housing
Housing developers and researchers say the idea of building more homes on federal land could help ease shortages. But various obstacles could hinder the effort.
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Trump Budget to Take Ax to ‘Radical’ Safety Net Programs
A draft document outlines steep cuts or the elimination of funding for programs that provide child care, housing assistance, foreign aid and health research.
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White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor
The Trump administration has considered sharply curtailing vouchers as part of its budget for the 2026 fiscal year.