/news/tags/rental-assistance rental assistance en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:09:06 GMT /economy/2023-03-01/downtown-akron-program-attracts-entrepreneurs-with-rental-assistance-promotes-diversity Downtown Akron Partnership's Start Downtown program is open for its latest round of applications. The program helps entrepreneurs get started in a downtown storefront. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:09:06 GMT /economy/2023-03-01/downtown-akron-program-attracts-entrepreneurs-with-rental-assistance-promotes-diversity Abigail Bottar /news/economy/2021-08-13/scammers-using-pandemic-confusion-to-hustle-people-out-of-money The Better Business Bureau of Cincinnati says people have lost thousands of dollars to thieves offering loans, peddling credit repair services or allegedly promoting government programs. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:56:27 GMT /news/economy/2021-08-13/scammers-using-pandemic-confusion-to-hustle-people-out-of-money Jolene Almendarez /news/community/2021-08-10/want-to-fight-your-eviction-heres-what-you-can-do Here are some strategies that experts say can help. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:13:04 GMT /news/community/2021-08-10/want-to-fight-your-eviction-heres-what-you-can-do Grace Oldham/Reveal & Noor Hindi/The Devil Strip /news/government-politics/2021-05-17/housing-discrimination-legislation-provides-new-protections-for-akron-renters New "pay-to-stay" and "source-of-income protections" laws passed this week give renters some peace of mind concerning discriminatory housing practices. Tue, 18 May 2021 01:24:33 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-17/housing-discrimination-legislation-provides-new-protections-for-akron-renters Brianna Camp /news/government-politics/2021-05-12/gov-dewine-signs-bill-to-provide-housing-assistance-to-low-income-ohioans-hurt-by-pandemic The new law will help those who are unable to pay their rent, mortgage and utilities, with the goal of keeping them in their homes. Wed, 12 May 2021 09:20:11 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-12/gov-dewine-signs-bill-to-provide-housing-assistance-to-low-income-ohioans-hurt-by-pandemic Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-02-24/sherrod-brown-wants-to-take-on-the-racial-homeownership-gap Systemic racism in home lending will be one of the top priorities for the banking committee he now chairs. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:06:36 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-02-24/sherrod-brown-wants-to-take-on-the-racial-homeownership-gap Andy Chow /news/2020-12-04/clevelands-historic-legal-aid-society-sees-its-own-surge-with-the-pandemic Cases of layoffs, illnesses, unpaid rent, and other nationwide symptoms of the pandemic are surging, especially for the poor. That's why the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland has quickly ramped up online equipment and programs to assist the growing need for help from clients. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:05:33 GMT /news/2020-12-04/clevelands-historic-legal-aid-society-sees-its-own-surge-with-the-pandemic Grant Segall/The Land /news/health-science/2020-07-17/report-more-ohioans-in-danger-of-homelessness-from-covid-19 A new report shows before the pandemic hit, only three of the ten most common jobs in Ohio actually paid employees enough to afford a basic two-bedroom... Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:42:35 GMT /news/health-science/2020-07-17/report-more-ohioans-in-danger-of-homelessness-from-covid-19 Jo Ingles, Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2020-06-30/government-nonprofits-working-to-prevent-wave-of-evictions-in-cleveland Cleveland’s housing court opened June 15 after a three-month moratorium on evictions. There are concerns a tidal wave of evictions could be coming.… Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:31:31 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-06-30/government-nonprofits-working-to-prevent-wave-of-evictions-in-cleveland Conor Morris/Northeast Ohio Journalism Collaborative /news/economy/2020-06-15/cleveland-cuyahoga-county-to-offer-millions-in-covid-19-rent-aid Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland are planning millions of dollars in aid for tenants who haven't been able to pay their rent during the coronavirus pandemic, just as the city’s housing court begins to accept eviction filings after a three-month pause. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:58:04 GMT /news/economy/2020-06-15/cleveland-cuyahoga-county-to-offer-millions-in-covid-19-rent-aid