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Harris County is getting major props for its new strategy to stop evictions before they happen. It’s a smart move to keep people in their homes and stabilize the community during this crazy housing market.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The department is managing a $156 million total budget, with $20.7 million in general fund support.
Low-to-moderate income renters and homeowners at risk of displacement.
Renters facing eviction without access to legal counsel or emergency assistance.
With eviction filings remaining high, the county is looking at how to best use limited funds to keep people in their homes and prevent homelessness.
Keeping people in their homes as evictions surge: 2024 Crown Communities Award winner Smart Cities Dive
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