Housing

After HUD Investigation Found Civil Rights Violations, Houston Moves on Affordable Housing

City council approved 11 proposed developments, but only some will secure the competitive low income housing tax credits from the state.

For Those Facing Eviction, Minor Hurdles Can Trigger a “Cascade of Misery”

When tenants can't pay the rent, the consequences can be unrelenting.

Despite the Hype, Few Houstonians Made Big Airbnb Bucks During Super Bowl

Houstonians, it turns out, might have been a bit too optimistic about their ability to rent their homes for sky high prices.

Houstonians Are Pretty Happy with Their Neighborhoods, But Experiences Vary

Houston's black and Hispanic residents reported higher rates of abandoned buildings and other quality of life concerns than white and Asian residents.

Why Does Houston Seem So Young?

Houston was founded in the 1830s, but a look at these maps reveals why it doesn't feel very old.