Articles tagged as: housing
September 14, 2022
Report outlines how hard it is to find affordable rentals in Indianapolis
A new report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, FHCCI, finds on average Marion County renters are paying $200 to $300 more per month since the pandemic started.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2022
Damien Center plans new building to serve more people
Last year Damien served more than 5,700 clients, twice the number it served five years ago.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2022
Community speaks out against measures that would impact those experiencing homelessness
The Indianapolis City-County Council is considering two proposals to address the needs of people unhoused in Indianapolis.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2022
Indiana housing organizations weigh in on changes to Community Reinvestment Act
Indiana housing organizations are weighing in on proposed changes to a federal law intended to get banks to invest in historically redlined communities.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Plans to end homelessness in Indianapolis hinge on housing
In 2018 when the city of Indianapolis laid out plans to end homelessness, it set out a goal that by 2023 no one experiences more than 30 days without a permanent, safe, affordable place to live.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
New report underscores Indiana's lack of legal protections for tenants
Legal experts say a new report on evictions in Indianapolis underscores the lack of protection for tenants. Researchers from Indianapolis-based community data center SAVI, found that properties with more health department complaints also had higher eviction rates.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
A small group of landlords is responsible for a majority of Indianapolis evictions
A report, produced by the Indianapolis-based community data center SAVI, found that between January and June of 2022 roughly two-thirds of evictions came from large apartment complexes.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2022
FHA loans down across Marion County
A new report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana provides a closer look at the use of federal loans meant for lower income and first time homebuyers in Marion County.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2022
Utilities to be shut off at Indianapolis properties owned by negligent landlords
Tenants have been notified that utilities will be shut off at apartments where landlords refuse to pay water and energy bills.
Read MoreJune 23, 2022
Activists and housing experts discuss protecting communities during event
Activists and housing experts discussed Indianapolis housing inequity, past and present, during a panel discussion at the Herron School of Art and Design on Wednesday.
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