Housing vouchers are the main way the U.S. helps very low income renters. But they're hard to use, so the federal housing agency is looking into giving people cash instead.

Before the cash-aid results were even in, however, HUD launched its voucher program that now serves millions of people. A few years ago, a HUD employee came across the reports from its 1970s tests ...

Federal housing vouchers are the largest rental aid program, but many landlords reject them. Experiments will test whether cash helps more people sign a lease.

Federal housing vouchers are the largest rental aid program, but many landlords reject them. Experiments will test whether cash helps more people sign a lease.

Federal housing vouchers are the largest rental aid program, but many landlords reject them. Experiments will test whether cash helps more people sign a lease.

In a major shift, the U.S. government explores giving renters cash, not vouchers By Jennifer Ludden Published September 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM PDT ...

In a major shift, the U.S. government explores giving renters cash, not vouchers By Jennifer Ludden, NPR Published September 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM AKDT ...