Articles tagged as: affordable housing
February 21, 2025
Indiana's homeless student population grew during the pandemic. Advocates say schools need help
Nearly 18,700 children and youth experiencing homelessness were enrolled in Indiana schools in the 2022-23 academic year.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2025
Indianapolis nonprofit offers free home repairs to low-income seniors, people with disabilities
Home Repairs for Good, formerly known as NeighborLink Indianapolis, is a nonprofit that helps seniors make home repairs.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
Indianapolis unveils new affordable housing as part of Vacant to Vibrant program
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development revealed two new affordable housing units on Wednesday.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2024
Indiana candidates for governor discuss housing affordability
Indiana has a deficit of nearly 140,000 affordable and available rental homes — one of the worst rates in the Midwest.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024
DMD announces $11m in federal grants available for affordable housing in Indy
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development recently announced the opening of two applications for $11 million in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2024
Members of Indianapolis Community Land Trust gather for first meeting
A new housing organization hosted its first member meeting last week to find a lasting solution to make housing affordable for all Indianapolis residents
Read MoreAugust 2, 2024
Homeless shelters can save lives, but advocates say Indianapolis needs more investment in housing
Indianapolis community members push for more investment in permanent housing as city moves forward with a new shelter dubbed the ‘Housing Hub’.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Indianapolis unveils affordable housing unit for youth experiencing homelessness
Indianapolis officials and community leaders held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday for a new 48-unit apartment building offering affordable housing to city residents.
Read MoreJune 28, 2024
Affordable housing further out of reach for Hoosiers, according to new report
The National Low Income Housing Coalition and Prosperity Indiana’s report shows that it takes $22.07 per hour to afford a typical two-bedroom apartment statewide.
Read MoreJune 10, 2024
Housing report focuses on changing affordability of mobile and manufactured homes
A shortage of safe, affordable housing in Indiana is an ongoing issue. A new report focuses on how mobile and manufactured homes in the state might contribute to the problem.
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