Gov. Shapiro’s proposed budget would put state money behind a popular home repair program, anti-homelessness initiatives, and public legal defense against evictions.
The Whole-Home Repairs Program is a victim of its own success. Additional funding is held up by the state’s budget impasse.
George Fernandez has played in health outreach for Latinos across the state. Now, he wants to house people in need.
Experts and activists say eviction prevention measures need to expand, landlords disagree on some points.
For low-income families or individuals with limited resources, affordable housing might seem like an impossible dream.
By Merideth Bucher/WITF The state’s realty transfer tax last year generated $40 million in support for the Pennsylvania Housing and Rehabilitation Enhancement program, but it could do a lot more.
