There are various state, federal and local programs that can help defray the cost of living -- here are just a few.

In August 2025, internet users shared a rumor that U.S. President Donald Trump had capped housing rental assistance to two years. The measure was a real part of the discretionary budget proposal for ...

A COVID-era federal rental assistance program in Columbus and Franklin County is ending on September 30. The program distributed over $218 million to residents during its operation. Several new and ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, but other initiatives are available to help seniors stretch their food budgets. According to USA.gov, ...

William Dalton had never faced eviction until a series of bad events struck last year: His mom died, his relationship with the mother of his now 5-year-old daughter ended and his car was totaled. He ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A program helping people who are unable to make their rent payments remain in their homes is coming to an end. IMPACT Community Action announced the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) ...

Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani fired on ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “record of broken promises” Monday — zeroing in on his second-place foe after Eric Adams announced he was dropping out of the race.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Within two days, a Lexington County rental assistance program closed because of the number of people applying, according to the county. The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance ...

The Metro Nashville Council unanimously approved on July 1 a resolution that offers homeless Nashvillians one month of rental assistance utilizing a $250,000 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of ...

Eviction Prevention and Fixed Income Rent Assistance programs close to new applicants, but other resources remain available for tenants facing eviction LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Applications are no longer ...