Families wait for more than a decade for affordable housing | ABCNL

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos reports on the affordable housing crisis affecting communities across the U.S., speaking with families that have been waiting for more than a decade for a place to live.
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[@angelica7236]

Affordable housing is not a priority for the US. If it was then they would do something. They would rather build high rise buildings and sports stadiums to turn a profit. Its all about money.

[@smrk2452]

It’s maddening

[@jamesstpatrick8493]

Don't expect Biden help

[@francoislindstrom9313]

@@jamesstpatrick8493 should we expect the Republicans to help?

[@janicescott-pair97]

I so agree.

[@jamesstpatrick8493]

@@francoislindstrom9313 That not the point. Hater. Believe in yourself

[@stillwaters4097]

The way we treat low income people in the United States is despicable. The lack of affordable housing is so bad that in major cities teachers,police officers, fire fighters and other essential workers can’t afford to own or rent.

[@alexelizabeth4726]

Then don't live in a major city 😂😂😂

[@prodyung829]

@alexelizabeth4726 lol I live in the country and this is happening too. Your out of touch🤣🤣

[@GlenLaConey]

Just wait until all these illegals pop preggo with anchor babies! It will be OVER for America and Donald Trump will be POWERLESS to intervene! I hope you realize they are getting popped at this very moment, and Americans will pay the hospital bills!👶👶👶🤱And we can't have all those babies on the streets, so, they will get welfare, food stamps and PERMANENT housing, at taxpayers' expense! Of course, the illegals will be “required” to work, so there will be job programs for them also. In fact, the ONLY taxpayers remaining in America will be the NEW citizen "Supremacists"! My advice is to apply for dual citizenship abroad, at the VERY least! Trump can't save you, though I think he means well. Romans, Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks and countless others never thought their nations would fall, just like American "geniuses". 🕳️

[@sbmarie]

A decade waitlist is INSANE

[@lorijharman-runyan6433]

Why would anyone wait for the government to help for ten years? Help yourself, it would be quicker.

[@GothBatty]

Tell them to go make some money. 😄

[@dianemccloud5990]

@@lorijharman-runyan6433 , can you please draw/write out a blueprint of how that would work.....Please be specific.....

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

A decade waitlist is logical There are so many people that need help Can’t find a way to make a living

[@shauncameron8390]

High demand and government-imposed low supply.

[@tyler6003]

The reason the wait-lists don't move is once someone gets into public housing or section 8 they usually stay on the program for sometimes their lifetime. You can also pass it on to you kids. It's not used as a temporary stepping stone to financial independence like people envision.

[@shauncameron8390]

The welfare laws discourage self-improvement and encourage dependency.

[@kakishisfriend1126]

​@@shauncameron8390this right here

[@positiveb6572]

You’re right and it’s so wrong this happens. I blame the folks in charge because they should have parameters in place to end it the benefits once the child/children become 18. Not pass it down to.

[@AlwaysLisaLisa]

More homes needed. Empty houses in every state. Disabledand elderly people that are unable to work only have the dream of a stable home version of independence. That might still include assistance.

[@yungossan379]

Probably because upward income mobility is extremely difficult. Even more so if you come from an already poor background. Like what are they supposed to do, grow up.and suddenly afford housing and other necessities even though the prices constantly increase and wages mostly stay the same in terms of spending power? We'd have way more homeless than we do now, in that case. Bootstrap philosophy is a meme.

[@LeimertDreamer]

What this news segment didn’t mention is that not only has there not been any public housing built in several decades, but cities have actively been tearing down public housing and not replacing it with anything. This clearly exacerbates the problem.

[@mistahkrazy805]

Depends on the area. I live in So Cal, and in my city they tore down this huge section of old low income housing and rebuilt on that land, and increased the number of units 5 fold. They've been building new low income/affordable housing buildings over the last decade. There is still a waiting list, and it takes years, but not this long. Before they started the housing projects here the wait list was 7+yrs, now it's down to around 3yrs or so. Hopefully they find a way to help some of these people find a home, even in the private market. My mom was on section 8 when I was growing up. Single mom, 4 kids, 2 jobs. Very thankful that she was able to find homes for us to live in, and I'm thankful for those landlords who willing to rent their homes to someone on section 8. But my mom made sure we took care of those homes, because we knew that they weren't ours, so we need to respect it, and take care of it the way we'd want someone to take care of our belongings.

[@angelaburress8586]

That’s a lie because HUD usually builds new housing every 10-20 years all across the country except for in manhattan but the city has to supply HUD with a certain amount of housing !!!!

[@sunshineandwarmth]

Public housing is so dangerous. I lived on a bus line that went through it and every place someone was killed there were sidewalk/curb memorials put up. MOST of them were for children, the ones who were hit by cars and drive by shootings. Sometimes there would be so many w stuffed animals, cards, little kids notes, crosses, flowers, and the child's favorite toy, and ppl on the bus would be in tears at seeing so many. I think the cities tear the public housing down bc it becomes a blight and a disgrace in the community. And ppl not in that group feel like there is no purpose to build more bc the ppl don't change so the situation will just repeat itself.

[@quanyin1556]

There phasing it out quietly while people waiting, folks better work on getting these new tiny homes n buying land

[@petrobull2560]

You are correct!

[@ninamatthews8747]

Three THOUSAND a month for that broken down little house. Holy moly

[@theodoreparson4321]

Right that is the real problem.these landlord exploiting people who just want a place to live

[@djm2189]

Yup. I'm in the county. That tiny home costs 700k. Im 28, no kids, no debt, earn $112k+, and can't afford any tiny 1bed home here. Got a lower rent at 2.2k/month.

[@theodoreparson4321]

@@djm2189 wow you have what would be considered a better job and you can't even afford a decent place and yet they always want to tell people to get a better job instead of making things more affordable.

[@djm2189]

@@theodoreparson4321 yup. I know I'm way above the average and even I can't afford them. Idk how the heck people can get into stuff without being in mountains of debt. Granted I don't have debt and refuse any debt unless it's a modest amount of a mortgage. 700k is not modest.

[@elreytriton]

real estate is about location, not the house

[@peits8480]

I was on the list in fl. In 2016 as a single mom of 1. No call, nothing, no letter. I bet I'm still on the list. But these last few years I got myself a bachelor degree online, finishing up a master degree currently, and found another job that isn't lowballing me on pay. Do for yourself what others can't do for you.

[@keciaaskew5166]

Congratulations 🎊 earning your bachelor’s degree and almost completing your masters degree.

[@queen4u281]

I agree! They need to go to school and get degree to better themselves for a better paying job if possible. Whoever says college is a waste of time is lying. Getting my masters bumped my income up 23,000 a year. They need to stop waiting for the system to take care of them and take care of themselves.

[@sunshineandwarmth]

Are you female? over 40? 50? Disabled in any way? Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back. You got lucky. There are millions of well educated healthy and younger ppl out there who would sell a kidney to have a job that pays enough for housing utilities and food, who job hunt all day, everyday for years sometimes. And no, they didnt get degrees in basket weaving, nor are they drunks, druggie, bums or mentally ill. Its just a fact of life. Don't kid yourself. Be grateful. You are very right about doing for yourself. It's something ppl have to learn. When the old ways to survive no longer work you simply have to accept that and find a new way. There are no clear pathways and no guarantees. And many more ppl needing help than those who are able, or willing, to provide it. Congratulations and good luck to you.

[@angievol09]

Fantastic!!!

[@kaykay3458]

Just don't get sick and become unable to work. Them degrees won't keep you. Good luck to you and good job furthering your education.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

I’m disabled and was trying to get out of an abusive home. Even back then, the wait list in Connecticut was over 6 years. Going back to work would have ended my SSI and Medicaid, as well as endangered my health. Luckily a friend found me a safe-ish living arrangement. I now live with other family. Like many things, it’s easy to judge until it’s you.

[@julie.1081]

But you DID find a way, right? If someone is on a list 8-12 years, one has to ask "what have you done to improve your life?" There are ALWAYS options. You may not get your every dream. That's life. And yes, I'm disabled too. Things are difficult for about 98% of us who aren't blessed with gobs of money. But there are solutions to every problem. You were wise to reach out & find a solution. It may not be perfect, but perfection is hard to come by.

[@barbciari3365]

@@julie.1081 your very ridiculous

[@faithartisan]

@@julie.1081 This is tone deaf

[@squarebubbles4756]

@@julie.1081 you are retarded

[@ricardoflot2787]

It DAMN SURE is, until you're FACED with it! I lived in Connecticut back in the 60's, we moved around quite a bit and housing was easy to find and I ALWAYS remember how RAT infested it was, cat sized rats, big holes in the ground behind the apartments where we lived. I can only imagine what Hartford must look like nowadays and I'd go nowhere near there, or Connecticut... PERIOD! 🙄

[@KandyGTV]

Every apartment building in Atlanta being built is a high rise luxury apartment. I remember 10 years ago I was paying $900 for a two bedroom luxury apartment now they go for between $2300-3500!

[@shauncameron8390]

It's most likely due to zoning laws making luxury apartments the only high-density housing allowed to be built in the city.

[@elreytriton]

@@shauncameron8390 not true. it's the best way to make money. and most complexes were built before the 90s. the costs of all the materials and labor is 2-3 times higher. you're talking about 30-40 years later. they HAVE to build "luxury" in order to make their money back + extras and make their time worth it. the same with houses. no one is building starter houses. they're in business to make money, not charity.

[@thedopplereffect00]

Those people moving into those luxury apartments are moving out of less luxurious accommodations. Any new housing unit is a benefit to everyone.

[@DezaRay24]

People think American is better than other countries-yet we are just as bad if not worse

[@virgilhilts3924]

Complete and utter BS I live on four sections of beautiful mountain ranch land We also have a home in our states largest city And several rental properties All paid off free & clear We worked our butts off to have what we have We didnt sit around with our hands out demanding others give us their hard earned money

[@thipphonthip6788]

One of that is me. America is the best country. I have been living here 14 years. I have never been homeless. I don't have good job, I work hard and be smart with money. I have 15 renting properties.

[@Jam-ku5tf]

​@@thipphonthip6788how did you come here with money?!

[@thipphonthip6788]

@@Jam-ku5tf i didn't come here with big money. I have good boss. I learnt how to invested from them. After i got 10 years green card. I bought a house for people to rent. And I was living at an apartment with 3 people so we could share the rent. The money from the renting house that i bought. Some of it went to morget. Some of it went to insurance. And some of that went to saving bank for energy( for fixing the house). I still had regular job. 25%(hang out with friends, my special one or vacation) of my the income from my regular job I spent on myself. The rest after my apartment5%. car (second hand3%).credit card (food, gas, close or what ever i need limit not over 20%) then the income. The rest of my % of my regular income i saved it in the bank. I had done that for 4 years. I paid credit on time, i paid the first house on time. I didn't have bad credit. I borrowed from the banks i bought more houses. I still kept my regular job. Well i didn't waste my money on Luxury items. Now i am living a house. It is not too big and it is not to small with my partner.

[@vidanaps714]

Count your blessings around you’ll be amazed how fortunate we are to live in this great nations with all the benefits the support of educations etc.. Just work hard you’ll become someone and it’s around the corner be humble and grateful compare to others countries .

[@shanquistawallace8158]

It's sad to say you cannot depend on the government. Because they can do whatever they want with that money. You got to get out there Hustle

[@freeindeed8416]

The government is never good to depend on. Never!!!!!

[@dreamer6508]

These people probably voted Democratic all their lives and believe the lie that government can help you, like Bob Marley said there is nothing they (government) can do for you

[@investmentality5849]

Why would you depend on the government

[@lindsayschutz]

@@investmentality5849Not all of us have families that we can rely on for assistance.

[@CatEyedGoddess]

I’m from Philly and yes, the waitlist here is crazy. I’m not on the waitlist, I make too much to qualify. I’ve been living in Media,Pa ( a very nice suburb of Philly) for 11 years. I never paid over a $1000 for rent. The most I paid was $875, but in 2022 my rent shot up to $1200 a month. In December it will be $1300 a month. Yeah, I can’t do that, but that price is actually good for Media. The town has blown up and of course that means the cost of living has gone up. Now, I’m looking in parts of town that are the opposite of Media ( not as safe or affluent) because I just can’t afford to live here anymore.

[@calibean7736]

You may have to get a roommate if possible. But then you give up privacy or sometimes your landlord will up the rent. I saw a video where this guy was renting the space behind a lady’s couch 😅

[@kaybee5162]

I remembered when hurricane katrina hit in LA. John Street was the mayor of Philly and he somehow made sure housing was opened up immediately for people seeking shelter from new orleans. If they want housing to be made available, they can.

[@CatEyedGoddess]

@@kaybee5162 I believe Katrina was almost 2 decades ago. Philly as changed a lot since then. A few years ago Philly was one of the most gentrified cities in the US, followed by San Diego. We now have a ton of New Yorkers moving down here and development is insane in the city. For affordable housing most owners of those buildings are no longer renewing their contract to provide affordable housing. Why? Money. They can simply charge more for rent. There is an affordable housing project in West Philly ( University City) in which the owner has decided not to renew their affordable housing contract. Sparking of course massive protest as affordable housing in the city keeps drying up. If we were still where we were in 2005, I would be happy myself. That means I would have never been priced out of South Philly or University City.

[@kaybee5162]

@@CatEyedGoddess Yes, Philly has changed alot since then but at the time there were still people on the affordable housing waiting list for 10 years or more, including myself. Thankfully in all that time I was able to change my situation and buy a home. However I knew many people who were on the list and I remember them protesting about it after the mayor announced he was going to open up housing and welcome the people from new orleans who needed a place to live.

[@kaybee5162]

@@CatEyedGoddess I also cannot understand why they are building so many expensive new homes and apartment buildings when more and more people are having a hard time affording shelter. There’s about 8 new developments within a mile of my home that popped up since 2019. And it doesn’t appear that demand is high for these places due to the rising costs.

[@tramainedoyle4630]

People in higher positions and that are comfortable living in their homes, won’t care until it effects them, or the people that they care about. Since it doesn’t and won’t effect them anytime soon, they put on blinders as if the problem doesn’t exist.

[@ginaf2103]

And what are the people in higher positions who are comfortable in their homes and who have most likely worked for what they have supposed to do?

[@tramainedoyle4630]

@@ginaf2103 if you work in congress and are in those political positions, than do what they got elected for… help the people.

[@giselleyvette]

Care, maybe?

[@jinxed402]

No joke, there's a waiting list to get on the waiting list.

[@Red_Vines]

She got on the low income housing wait list after having her 1st child, she now has 4 children… victim or poor choice maker ?

[@jamalwilburn228]

Hoping a rich baby daddy would pick her up.

[@DezaRay24]

You both are ignorant

[@jeanettevelasquez777]

No different from your mother

[@pagilbondourbrian]

Pookie and ray-ray have moved on, they only want to make single mothers and cause trouble.

[@Arizona_lilly]

😂 same thing I sadly said

[@kekejefferson9219]

A decade? Child, you could have gotten 3 degrees by now.

[@claudiailopez]

No instead she got 3 more babies

[@NurseLadyVLOGS]

LOL Birds 😂 I’m Homeless but : “let’s have unprotected sex , even if it’s in your car”

[@ivyvanderwall]

You gon pay for her college?? No?? Then shut up.

[@mariee.5912]

I have two degrees and my husband one and rent is still expensive. 5,000 at month is a lot. Sometimes it's not lack of education or money, but rent is too expensive. Also, people who are disabled cannot make more money.

[@BlownMacTruck]

Is this a real comment? Because you can totally afford to go to school and do well when you have no stable housing, right? Or even get a job without a meaningful address? Are you really this stupid?

[@zitasaunders8600]

I was on the section 8 waiting list for 10 years in Howard County, MD. In 2019 I was told for a family of 3 I made too much money and was making 14.50hr.

[@bernicewise8313]

WOW!

[@care-a-lot1051]

😯

[@PeachTeaAndCandles]

I was on the list for 10 yrs too in NOVa

[@Petruskinhap972]

Yup. You need to game the system in order to get it. Met a woman who worked off the books for a dentist, made good money but falsified letter of employment showing she made much less. Got section 8 and welfare. Meanwhile took lavish vacations every year and built a house in her home country. Unbelievable.

[@pauldesigncomics2625]

@@Petruskinhap972 did you report her? Not doing so just continues the cycle

[@OK-pi6fq]

The two largest booms in homelessness since the Great Depression were in 1980 when Reagan ended free mental healthcare, and second when the Sackler family intentionally got as many Americans addicted to drugs as possible, making them the biggest drug dealers in our history, they only had to pay 5 billion dollars for it. They made 250 billion dollars from it. I think all the cities and towns dealing with the massive boom in homelessness and all the troubles associated with it like crime, arson and cost of social services should also sue. There’s another 250 billion dollars in damages that need fixing. I’m pretty sure that’d really help shrink the homeless population. Most major drug dealers get life in prison. I’d be fine with that too.

[@MargDBX]

Huh? Sakler??

[@MargDBX]

@Jaya Patil GFY I'm not looking it up. Go back to where you came from.

[@teaandreads]

what in the hell are the politicians doing? They wake up each day with their 6 figures salaries and come up with the most idiotic bills and laws that are not even as important as this situation is, for example. They should feel the pain as the majority.

[@1Star_TV]

To wait for a handout for a DECADE is wiiiiiiild.

[@keciaaskew5166]

@MarisaStar1 Absolutely ridiculous. For these women to wait for handouts for decades, these women could’ve been attending college, trade school, or trying to get a job.

[@ev500sam]

You can apply at almost any housing office in smaller cities and towns with shorter wait times, and even in other states, for more options.

[@Obamaalltheway1]

Not true waitlist are at least 5 years

[@marlonblake954]

​@@Obamaalltheway1 depends on where u at I know some places you can get section 8 almost immediately like with in a month. 1hr away you will be on list for yrs.

[@lightstationaudio]

Where I live I know many people who get a voucher within months. Indiana.

[@alierchiang]

But why are you creating more babies when you are applying for public housing?

[@positiveb6572]

I feel very bad for the lady with the 4 kids I hope something comes through for her soon. However, when she went on that list 12 years ago that was an opportunity to attempt to better her financial situation rather than having more kids and still waiting on section 8 or whatever it’s called is crazy.

[@marklabonte2925]

Yup- that was the point in the video when my brain kicked in too. Like, you already have 1 kid, can’t afford rent, and applying for Section 8- and then YOU’RE CHOOSING to have 3 more kids? I’m sympathetic, but a lot of that financial trouble is on you.

[@nikopoulos5241]

@@marklabonte2925 its called being a retard lol

[@_VirgoFlower]

Stop having that children you can't afford😊

[@leelowe1]

At this point people might as well move and start looking at ways to make a decent living such as getting in the trades, starting a cleaning business or a KZbin channel. Public housing is a trap that will keep people poor and enslaved. We also need to bring back the multi generational households where groups of family members pool their money to either buy or rent while figuring out the career path. It gets so much harder once you get older and/ or are sick.

[@qwertybirds]

So many options become available when you have more expendable income which the average person doesn't have. I'd love to go back to school but I can't afford to work less hours to make time for it. Trades used to be a reliable path but wages haven't kept up with today's cost of living. modest blue collar careers that used to provide enough for a small family is now a paycheck to paycheck job for a single adult. Its really sad out here

[@sheilaharris787]

Smart thinking 🤔

[@_VirgoFlower]

The only thing is I hate the buildings. Ppl get sloppy and unappreciative, trashing the place.

[@nirvanagal9475]

One thing keep bugging me is, why these women keep having more children knowingly they can’t even afford housing at the first place?

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Can't ask those questions

[@up-uw4op]

rape is more common than you can imagine

[@LVIRL]

@@up-uw4op half these women kids is not a product of grape but just being dumb and open

[@wonton_soup805]

It’s all systemic. Poor people aren’t taught family planning. And they can’t afford abortions. So they just keep the kids.

[@lesleydiaz2115]

Agreed!!

[@pegasus5287]

With millions of immigants welcomed in, may as well forget about it, we already have a housing problem so bringing in millions more is not likely going to help

[@cindyjohnson1025]

Ye!! And black people blow job the democrats. Now the native populations are being replaced by cheaper populations. Enjoy!!

[@haileyt857]

*hundreds of thousands Not millions 😂 (still bad though)

[@pegasus5287]

@@haileyt857 according to nbc news it is 2.76 million in the past year alone

[@aavvcc]

Not as high immigration levels in Canada but the largest influx of people since WW2, so we’re dealing with similar housing/affordability crises

[@afropuertorican8022]

How the hell did you find all this money for these illegal to come in but can't help find the money for their own citizens unbelievable

[@muhammad17115]

When no one is coming to save you why not go back to school and get a trade/skills..you can do a lot waiting around 4-11 years🙄

[@denisegriffin4343]

Exactly but foriengers cross boarders at all angles and within months they are literally given housing within months they get foodstamps and medical the same day ! And this includes illegal immigrants they even give them jobs but won't hire military vets smh demolish the entire government

[@scottandrews947]

The money for both can from implementing a wealth tax on the top 1% of society.

[@kiprana6565]

@@muhammad17115 trades cost time and money, I’m going to get my CDL at a school that is happy to accommodate my work schedule so I can pay my rent and my job is paying for it. There are people who aren’t fortunate, there are people who work two or three jobs.

[@Sorel366]

@@scottandrews947 we're not going to tax our citizens more to fund the lives of illegals are you insane

[@Emmanuel_Rivera1]

I was able to get into income based housing when I was living in upstate NY fast. I found an apartment for independent seniors and disabled only. I was only eligible to get in cuz I'm disabled. I called multiple complexes in according to Wikipedia, the smallest city in NYS and got in after waiting for 2 months. It was hard getting in but I finally got in fast cuz I was in an abusive relationship at the time and the manager at the complex was a good Christian woman and was once in the same boat with her first husband, so she jumped on helping me out fast. I pray that these people can get houses and off the streets fast! 🙏🏻

[@dianemccloud5990]

Amen and I am in Agreement.....

[@AlwaysLisaLisa]

Sometimes Black women get put to the back of the line. Glad you were able to get housing, we all deserve😍

[@ThereAreNoBlackPpl]

@@AlwaysLisaLisa stop filling out the race question or check other, THEY DON’T NEED TO KNOW YOUR BUSINESS UNTIL THEY MEET YOU

[@Mark-pz3lq]

​ how is it you say black women get put at the line is application process similar to the lottery. You can't just cheat everybody else because you feel like you're more important than them, you have to wait your turn like everyone else. There are many black women with Section 8 vouchers

[@stefanossmitty3318]

So Ms. Whitfield put herself on the list after having her first child, which I’m guessing means she wasn’t in a very strong financial position to begin with. Since then, she’s added 3 more children…while still on the list. I’m not trying to “judge” anyone but is it possible that her situation is a direct result of her own choices? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@peps1943]

Beyond reckless and irresponsible. Dragging innocent people into her mess.

[@thetruthshallstand1504]

This is what happens when the government becomes “the man of the house”

[@shauncameron8390]

And the legacy of Lyndon Baines Johnson lives on.

[@juanrestrepo1017]

Has she looked at leaving San Diego ?

[@bellabella9181]

Homelessness is plaguing every city as rent rises yet republicans would rather have the homeless as a political issue than help people to have affordable housing.

[@dlight9849]

There's no money to help homeless because Democrats are busy helping illegals instead. We should be helping our own citizens, not illegal immigrants with free housing, food, medical care, utilities, and phones.

[@ivyvanderwall]

Do you blame republicans every time your dumps aren’t soft enough? Seriously y’all let republicans live rent free in your heads and it’s hilarious lol

[@lovelife7343]

Housing has never been affordable. In the late 1980's i made $4.25 an hour . Renting an apartment took over 50% of my income . The only way to make it back then was with a roommate.

[@rockstar-kp2jy]

0: if you work min wage now you don't make what you need in an entire month

[@moose-1]

Now it takes near 100% of income if working minimum wage

[@Arizona_lilly]

No when rent was $600 at minimum wage 2 checks to rent the other 2 you spend in 2017 my rent was 600 made $7.50 hour very easy to do v now my old job 12.50 but rent same apt 1440

[@deidrajames4258]

I grew up in a crackhouse, I’m 49 my parents are still addicts, in an out of prison, they’ve been addicts since I was 12. After experiencing the things I did, I never waited for anyone to feed or house me.yes I slept in my car, yes I went to a shelter. Yes I rented a room, you have to find that inner you that wants better. Wishing these people get a leg up but they got to do better.

[@scottandrews947]

I grew up in a situation similar to this and now own my own home. But the issue is that COVID (and the incompetent government response to it) has made things worse for many, many people, to the point that it might be impossible to get a leg up these days if you don't already have money to start from. I feel really bad for younger people who were born into similar situations as we were. It might be impossible to overcome in today's world.

[@wonton_soup805]

You’re almost my moms age. Im 33. And from what I remember growing up you Could get like 2 bedroom apartment for like $800. You Could rent a room for like $300. You can’t do that anymore. Some places we lived when I was younger in the 90s are literally $1600 or $3200. So it’s not these peoples fault that they can’t find a home. It’s systemic. Inflation, lack of affordable housing, low minimum wage that hasn’t risen past $7.25/hr since 2009. This is not on them.

[@Sinatra021]

I'm not against section 8 it should be immediate house and required work if not disabled then provided trading for higher income jobs

[@samlewis6615]

I always tell people time is going to pass anyway, use that time to do something to better your situation. If that job pays 15 dollars and hour and you need 25 an hour to change your situation do what's necessary to get that 25 and hour whether that's certifications or a degree. YOU have to make the change.

[@samlewis6615]

@@user-rs3lm1ci6n oh my goodness no it's not easy but it's achievable....if you're low income you definitely qualify for Pell grants, there's also scholarships. There are hundreds of accredited online colleges as well especially if you need to be able to work AND go to school. There's also lots of governments funded FREE certification programs for careers such as pharm tech etc. Do some research you'll see.

[@rockrasheed7507]

AT SOME POINT YOU NEED TO TAKE A BET ON YOURSELF!!!! I WAS RAISED UP IN SECTION 8 ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AND COMPLETED BS & MIS!!!! WHEN I WAS 18 I SAID I DO NOT WANT TO LIVE OFF THE SYSTEM!!! THIS WOMAN APPLIED 12 YEARS AGO AND IS STILL WAITING?? HOPEFULLY, HER KIDS DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME GOALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@divinereflections5657]

Some of these people need to relocate...why stay in a place that causes so much struggle🤷🏾‍♀️....there are other city's and states where you can thrive

[@virgo2fly]

I don't understand waiting 12 years hoping someone might give you something. Nails done, top of the line phone, nice clothes, accessories, hair done, that money could've been spent on a course to learn new skills that would improve your life! ABC news should be embarrassed about this story!!!!!!!!!!

[@lipglosslover83]

You know what’s more embarrassing? You expecting ppl to look like they’re homeless to be on tv discussing an issue that affects millions … she’s in CA it’s hard for anyone to keep up with the cost of housing . She’s also disabled and 90% of her income goes to rent . Yet your concern is her appearance.She’s not alone . You’re something else .

[@DezaRay24]

Our country sld be embarrassed ppl live on the streets

[@bonitobonita9263]

@@lipglosslover83 she enrolled for waiting list after having a first child, then she now has four while waiting? Does it sounds well measured?

[@brianal7143]

@@bonitobonita9263personal accountability out the window these days

[@mkim4091]

@@bonitobonita9263 the one with 4 kids isn't disabled. The first woman divorced from her Navy husband is disabled.

[@tinalove8197]

Section 8 destroys middle class communities. As a landlord who actually lives in the community where I rent apartments. I don't accept section8. I not only care about how much they treat my units. I ARE HOW THEY TREAT THE NEIGHBORHOOD. How they will effect the area. Most landlords only care about how they'll effect their units, I care about how theyll effect the area as well. This is why it's so important to keep people who don't live in your area from owning property in areas. PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY. THAT INCLUDES THE GOVERNMENT AND INVESTORS. I used to rent to the elderly section 8. But then their terrible grandkids would come to visit and stay trashing the apartments blasting music, stealing etc.

[@dlight9849]

Unfortunately, some bad apples ruin the whole bunch. I'm on the section 8 waiting list, and despite being poor, I have excellent credit and am always helping out at our apartment building -- cleaning parking lots, sweeping, raking leaves, etc. I want my area to be clean and not run down. But its hard to find a section 8 landlord because most section 8 renters are nasty and ruin it for the rest of us.

[@7DenshaMaster]

Can confirm, took my mother and I 11 years on the affordable housing list to only be given an apartment that was the exact same rate as we were paying market value while still rent burdened

[@barbciari3365]

How in Illinois.. they only pay 80dollars

[@mistahkrazy805]

​@@barbciari3365 the amount they pay is based on a number of factors. They definitely pay more than $80.

[@marlak4203]

Read ur comment at a glance where it looks like you said 111 years. Lol!!! But yes it's long. I get you

[@sunshineandwarmth]

💔 I've seen those lists of available "affordable" housing and was shocked to find that the majority rented for more than "non-affordable" rentals. A social worker friend told me that actually, renters all paid the same rent, but the "affordable" or low income units were subsidized by the govt so the owners were paid much more for renting those units to ppl who couldn't pay hundreds of dollars more. This made no sense bc if you have sufficient income to pay say $500/ month, you wouldn't need to get a govt subsidized apt for wh the govt may have to pay another $700/month for you to live there in the same complex as ppl not subsidized!

[@sunshineandwarmth]

@@barbciari3365 idk. Maybe bc it's Illinois? (Sorry. My bad.) Why can't we find $80 housing in the South, where it's warm, òr on the coast where there are beaches?

[@cmo_rocks]

Take personal responsibility and better yourself to get what you want. Don't sit on your azz watching your phone app for bumps in queue. Also, stop baby production for tax refunds. That's also lazy n shady!

[@Ladyhotfire78]

It’s San Diego!! One the most attractive places to live, geographically. Prime real estate! That’s like expecting Beverly Hills to have affordable housing. I doubt it’s designed to even have that, definitely not in abundance. There’s 100s of more affordable cities in dozens of less expensive states for folks who make average or less than average money.

[@globalmessenger7535]

San diego is a beach town. Its like saying theres no public housing in beverly hills

[@deanbardos1950]

Maybe there should be🤔

[@globalmessenger7535]

@@deanbardos1950 i been working hard for 30 years. i cant afford to live in a beach town. if they start handing out public housing there. What would become of this country? why would anyone be motivated to work. Why not just collect public assistance?

[@RosalindGash]

The people who are desperate need to apply for vouchers in the less populated "flyover states". Yes, they'll have to move to the state and live there for a year, but after that year they can take the voucher somewhere else. Also, they might not know that if they *already have a voucher* they can use it to get into housing in their desired city, even while hundreds or thousands of people are still on the waiting list. Why? Because, the waiting list is to GET a voucher, and people who already have one don't need to be on the waitlist. They can port their voucher into the housing authority of the city they want to move to and take any available unit whose rent (and maybe utilities, in some cases) is under their voucher limit. But, I understand that people in survival mode aren't necessarily making the most strategic decisions. But, they need to.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

Move to DC area

[@mikeg8276]

Agree with this 100%

[@RosalindGash]

@@economicdevelopmentplannin8715 What's the deal with Section 8 HCV in the DC area?

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

@@RosalindGash DC HCV isn't for survival. Lines are too long. DC area is best for people who want to work a couple jobs to dump everything into paying off a mortgage ASAP on bus stops. Easier to get financial freedom faster here vs anywhere else globally

[@mwatercress]

@RosalindGash When they move with the voucher, does it come out of "flyover state's" allocation?

[@untouchable360x]

She could’ve learned a skill and started a good career in a decade.

[@pandorasbox4238]

You should use your brain before running your mouth, and take a moment to question who the people are. A majority of people on HUD work, jackass, just like most people on welfare, and a significant number of existing homeless. They're normal families who don't make enough to pay for the cost of things. It's been getting worse and worse over time, and is not a new thing. Those that don't work are generally either elderly or disabled. There are millions of people homeless and tens of millions who can't afford housing.

[@DezaRay24]

Have you noticed that wages aren’t going up yet the cost of living is?? It wouldn’t matter

[@zmx4745]

​@@DezaRay24 they to busy being judgemental to notice. Smh

[@Red_Vines]

Why is she still making babies? She only had one when she got on the waitlist, now she has 4

[@virgilhilts3924]

@@DezaRay24 Nonsense

[@lcba97]

Were some people in more dire situation given priority? That would probably be one of the reasons for the long wait? Wish the report would have addressed that.

[@smrk2452]

Immigrants. They never talk about immigrants in these situations.

[@jamalwilburn228]

Imagine what will happen when Title 42 expires?

[@eelnoops5200]

It'll be just like 2020 again. Oh, how will we survive???

[@OliviaBaeBy]

It means nothing.

[@jamalwilburn228]

@Eel Noops In 2020, the house in cities was cheap because no one wanted to live in cities.

[@jamalwilburn228]

@Olivia Love Yes it does as we'll have to house tens of thousands of immigrants from the Caribbean, Central, and South America who want to come in. The US should just control the Western Hemisphere at this point if we have to house them all.

[@justmeangelasee4388]

They will probably jump to the front of the line.

[@starlaks588]

People have to STOP buying if we're ever gonna get these prices to be more afforable. Even if you have the money to STOP! These prices are ridiculous!

[@mathgasm8484]

No my AirBnB business needs more profit.

[@tristanrodenhauser5267]

Need policies limiting rent hikes and profit margins for public goods/services while increasing minimum wages

[@andrieapinckney442]

I Agree!

[@rockstar-kp2jy]

OR foreign investors, and large companies can't rent out propertys 😂. Problem fixed overnight

[@mwatercress]

Rent control drives up costs for most and benefits the lucky few who find a rental. New York City, Berkeley CA, And Santa Monica CA have had strict rent control for decades. Go house hunting in any of those markets and you won't find affordable options available. Unless you consider $4,000-$6,000 a month for an apartment, affordable.

[@shauncameron8390]

Rent control exacerbates housing shortages and unaffordability.

[@woonha4481]

The fundamental issue behind rent hikes are exorbitant property taxes, inflation and mortgage rates.

[@vanessagamino6826]

How do you apply for housing after having a kid and in the 12 years that you’re waiting for it, you have 3 more children? That kind of prioritizing puts barely middle class people in a tough space to support. The middle class is barley hanging on by a thread. To have o subsidize others while denying our own pleasures feels imbalanced

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

Yesssss

[@djm2189]

Yup!! I have no kids, 28, no debt, earn $112k+, can't afford a tiny 1bed home in San Diego. But I must pay for people like her with 3 kids. She doesn't even need it, her kids are supporting her. I'm so fking done. It pays more to be poor and sucking tax payer dollars.

[@Destinytoo1]

Things happen.

[@vanessagamino6826]

@@Destinytoo1 Pregnancy is 100% preventable. Not taking precautions when your living conditions are precarious is a choice

[@shauncameron8390]

@@Destinytoo1 Not like this. In the 12 years she waited for government housing, she went out of her own way to have 3 more kids.

[@G-nyc1644]

In 12 years she could have gotten her undergraduate, Masters and possibly a Doctorate. But she spent that time checking her phone to see if her Section 8 came through yet????

[@eelnoops5200]

Yes... She has no place to sleep, no place to shower, no place to pee, no place to receive mail. She should have gone to graduate school. You have no idea what you're talking about.

[@DezaRay24]

So putting yourself in a huge debt that may not even pay off with a career?

[@brianal7143]

@@DezaRay24so you think getting your education to obtain a career and provide for yourself is worse than checking a waitlist every month for 10 years, waiting on the government to save you...ok got it

[@virgilhilts3924]

NAILED IT 👍

[@virgilhilts3924]

@@DezaRay24 You do not need huge debt to obtain a degree... stop with the BS talking points

[@janeprepper177]

I waited 4 1/2 years for a studio. In the meantime I stayed at shelters and couch surfed with family. A regular studio in my area is $1,250.

[@bellagirlgirl8827]

Historically Americans moved around the country to pursue better opportunities. Calif is an expensive state. Why don't people who are struggling to make ends meet move from Calif to a state with a lower cost of living?? Why continue to hang on by a thread, or worse, fall into homelessness?? It just doesn't make sense to be so inflexible.

[@shauncameron8390]

Because they love the amenities and lifestyle.

[@MargDBX]

Well if there is no jobs, then how they gonna live? Dumb statement

[@cora5864]

Because it cost thousands of dollars to move, if I moved to Kansas from floroda my estimate that I was give was : 6 thousand dollars.... Not everyone can shell out the cash for that

[@johnnyrabenold6133]

Did you see their nails, hair, etc? They are having a good time, in a top US city. And hoping the gubment eventually pays for it.

[@ebonymoney5532]

It’s the same way in Philly

[@warsame2245]

the waitlist in the 90's was less than 3 years in SD. Times have changed so much

[@nikolnolastname4473]

I'm a New Yorker and I want to get out of public housing but I don't wanted to live with other people, been there done that and I almost got sa. At most I can afford a $1300 place but those are rare.

[@FoamandStuff]

There’s also another problem with section 8 housing. A lot of landlords do not want section 8 tenants because of the headaches and nightmare experiences so they won’t accept vouchers. Even if the section 8 tenant is a good tenant (a lot of them are not) the section 8 office that you have to deal with can be very difficult and stressful to the point where you just give up and choose not to accept vouchers.

[@bernaclischurchill4463]

You are absolutely right. Many issues exist on the block where I live. It is a constant game of malicious behavior toward the home owners with property damage. etc. They are openly hostile toward the homeowners on the block, because they are living in Section 8 housing and you own your home. Ms. B. Churchill

[@mistahkrazy805]

This honestly goes both ways. If a homeowner accepts Section 8, they have to abide by the laws that go along with the receiving of government funds. So homeowners are required to fix any issues in the home, and if they don't, they can be sued, stop receipt of payment, and may have to pay back money for not keeping their home "up to code" with repairs and such. My landlord is like that, kind of shady, owns a lot of properties. I pay my rent by myself, but I've asked about repairs and he gives me the run around. So I told him that I'll take him to court if he doesn't fix things that need to be fixed. I also said we can do a 2nd option, and that's I will fix things out of my own pocket, but I will give the receipt and pay the difference towards rent. Which he eventually agreed to. 2 units down a lady lived there with her son and was on housing and my landlord was hers as well. He wouldn't fix anything, housing was complaining. Then they stopped his payments, and it happened right when that eviction stuff happened with covid in 2020, so he couldn't evict her. They ended up suing him, housing did, and she did a civil case. They won, and she left. All he had to do was fix the things that needed to be fixed (mind you this was a townhouse thay was built in the early 1970s).

[@freeindeed8416]

@@bernaclischurchill4463 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@enlightened7430]

True. My cousin is a landlord and he won't accept section 8 vouchers

[@Melinda_Ross]

She will come up on the list eventually. Then no one will accept the voucher.

[@averageamericangirl6819]

True

[@kekejefferson9219]

The idea of waiting for someone else to help besides your own self seems crazy.

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

Can you be more specific? How should these people be helping themselves? And be careful what you say because I'm sure they have already tried to do what you're going to suggest.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

​@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 maybe ensure you are financially stable before having a kid

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

@@zuzanazuscinova5209 Maybe these people were when their children were born. But as you see, one lady got divorced which affected her financially. Don't make assumptions without talking to people first.

[@thatbemefool]

I left my rent controlled apt after 9 years. I bought a condo and a home 6 years later. I had a real plan for my life because I learned early on no one was coming to save me!

[@wonton_soup805]

I know you were saying this to be inspirational but in reality you should’ve kept that apartment even if you bought a home. You could’ve rented it out for more income. Rent controlled apartments are almost impossible to get. That’s why people pass them down to the next generation. You should never get rid of anything rent controlled no matter how far you make it in life.

[@Al_D]

@@wonton_soup805this is the reason why rent control does not work.

[@johnnyrabenold6133]

@@wonton_soup805#muhgibs

[@shauncameron8390]

@@wonton_soup805 Because rent control makes things scarce and costly.

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

I feel for any families who would have to wait for so long for a home. I feel almost guilty that I was able to buy my own home at age 21 (very old, out of date and needed almost everything ) and still I was amazed to have been able to buy it t that age. I spent the next 20 years remodeling, painting and improving that home. It was one hundred years old buy the time I left that home.

[@quanyin1556]

I did the exact same thing, bout a home that was livable but needed a lot of work, paid cash I saved and spent the next 10 years slowly fixing it up, instead of waiting for housing rent 1 room and be uncomfortable but disciplined for as long as it takes, it will pay off in the end

[@NextNate03]

Loophole time! If you are in an area that has a long wait time for Section 8 Vouchers. Do some research and try to find out which Housing Authorities has a shorter Wait List. I live in a area that has a 2 to 3 month Wait List. Once you do that, apply for a voucher for that area. Instead of waiting 5, 8, or 18+ years for a voucher, you can get a voucher as little as 2 to 3 months. Then you could port/transfer the voucher to the area of your choice. There is a catch to port/transfer process. Some Housing Authorities requires you to live on there jurisdiction for 1 year before you could port/transfer. Some areas (like I live) only requires you to live on their jurisdiction at the time you apply for the voucher for in order to port/transfer the voucher. EDIT: I do not know or sure if you could move (temp.) to the Housing Authority jurisdiction, apply for voucher, and moved back after you applied. At least in my area, you have to show them an ID or bills with your current address to start the port/transfer. I would suggest not to do that, otherwise you make be wasting alot of time and money moving.

[@nicolea.7501]

Leaving San Diego is an option.

[@investmentality5849]

It just amazes me how alot if people fight progression just to stay on the list, i know people who would refuse a better job because they were afraid to lose their spot

[@elise-soulconnector505]

The uk isn't any better. I was on the waiting list for 13 years. Its like a housing lottery. Good luck to us all 🙏🏼

[@visibletoa11usersonyoutube]

Once you do get a voucher, many landlords wont accept them.

[@nicharr7796]

There should be a cap on section 8. People shouldn’t stay on forever. For all of the years that were spent paying low or no rent, that should give them a way to save and better themselves.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

A lot of them are unemployable. It's a charity.

[@up-uw4op]

most cant afford the cost of daycare so they could even attempt to improve anything

[@rockpadstudios]

they will have their hands out forever. Once they get used to free they refuse to better themselves.

[@rockpadstudios]

@@jayasquishiehuntr90987 maybe someday I will be able to walk on any MLK Blvd and not worry that I'm going to get killed.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@up-uw4op Yet they can afford their manicures and weaves.

[@JustinDeRosa]

How is there no one at HUD able to provide evidence for the funds with a clear plan? Isn't that how you get a loan to start a business? A+ reporting. More please. Daily and weekly updates on this specific topic.

[@03losloz]

Give everyone else a chance. I am sure for some family's it would be a blessing to receive a little help let alone a lifetime on the program. The program should have a time limit, more restrictions, and offer one time help with minimal requirements.

[@roccoz2231]

I can't fathom the mentality of someone who sits in one place for *ten years* just to get approved for a government-funded slum. Did it not occur to her to take another direction in life? I went from broke, unemployed and homeless to a homeowner with a six-figure salary in ten years. This woman spent a decade doing *nothing*.

[@mwatercress]

The problem is that affordable housing projects in California cost $450,000-$990,000 per unit to build.

[@tha1gurl317]

Sad

[@mwatercress]

@ATrain We went from an almost 100 billion dollar surplus to a projected shortfall in one year. Apparently, taxpayers leaving the state and drug-addicted petty criminals flocking here and moving in has a negative impact on revenue. Who could have seen that coming? SMH

[@LuisPeterson]

Waiting more than a decade for public assistance vs. using that time to acquire a new set of skills to improve one's economic outlook sits an opportunity cost. The cost of becoming a chef, truck driver, auto mechanic, aircraft mechanic, elevator mechanic, crane operator, healthcare professional and many more. Community colleges offers lots of short and long-term programs, and for most low income people, some of these programs are nearly free, if not free after financial aid packages.

[@uscitizen1035]

The government also gives financial aid to help poor people to get additional vocational training or college degrees to help them qualify for higher paying jobs or careers. Earning higher income may have helped them to buy purchase a small home 10 years ago. There's alot one can do during a decade to help themselves.

[@jacobthompson6265]

In California building housing is expensive because of permit costs, CEQA litigation, NIMBYs and red tape.

[@worthy200]

As people are given some benefits.People must find higher income they lose that benefits. Something in their brain makes it hard for someone to accept more pay than be given the bare minimum. It's controlling you without even knowing.

[@zeldadesantiago6974]

Yup I worked with women who wouldn’t work for higher income cause they would take away their section 8 and then they’re some who work for cashe and only earn very little in check

[@suffer4fashion]

@@zeldadesantiago6974 it's because they cut you off before you are able to get on your feet with your earned income. Benefits should continue for awhile to allow individuals an opportunity to adjust to managing their new income and save for a safety net.

[@NotfromDetroit]

I agree with you.

[@bernicewise8313]

@@suffer4fashion I think so too! As soon as the person make a little more, they are ready to cut them off.

[@LPAFilm]

@@zeldadesantiago6974 You left info from that narrative of the women that you are suppose to service or worked with. My mother was one of those women during my early years of childhood. As another commentator stated, someone who is STRUGGLING in LEFT in a potentially detrimental situation if their benefits are CUT OFF TOO SOON before they've had a chance to ADJUST AND ENSURE that their newfound income is ENOUGH to meet the challenges of overpriced living. A woman with children who gets a LOW WAGE job may not be in the position to drop snap benefits and section 8 housing for $12-15 dollars an hour. Hell many seniors are getting $700 ss checks a month and we're just finding out that THEY WERE CHEATED AND SHOULD BEEN GIVEN MORE! There are many factors that should play into who needs the ADDITIONAL assistance alongside their labor income.

[@francoislindstrom9313]

Can someone please tell me why the government will not provide developers tax breaks in order to build affordable housing?

[@dlight9849]

They government already does that.

[@CatEyedGoddess]

They are called lobbyist.

[@confusedcynic9073]

There is not enough money in building affordable housing. Market rate is way more profitable, a few tax breaks are not going to cut it.

[@mwatercress]

They do in California. They package strange tax credit deals. In California nonprofit affordable housing projects cost $450,000-$990,000 per unit to build. Every stakeholder gets their pound of flesh.

[@andrewgeissinger5242]

Government and the people who elect those governments often don't want affordable housing. If developers were allowed to build enough housing based on the demand, the housing supply would increase to meet the demand and that would bring down housing and rent prices tremendously and housing would be much more affordable, then you wouldn't need as much of these special low-income programs or tax breaks to build affordable housing. If enough housing existed, prices would come down on their own. But unfortunately a lot of people don't want the neighborhood changed so they elect officials to local governments who place zoning restrictions on what and how much can be built. There are also other regulations put in place, many times at the state level, which make it more difficult and more expensive to build more housing. All of this contributes to driving up the cost of housing. The situation is particularly bad in California because a lot of people want to live there, and the government entities at all levels have put in place more regulations than exist in most places that prevent the building of enough housing and make housing more expensive than it needs to be. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnfPpJqVot96Y68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5XQeKGZobaYe7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6nKqaqBo61rr5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipSbiYR9etR4prs

[@duckhunt1902]

Get a job... maybe even two.

[@crobinson2624]

It’s a tough situation when there isn’t any available housing in an area you call home, but 10 years even 5 years is too long to wait when you can pack your belongings and move to another location with more available housing. Home isn’t a specific place, it’s where you feel most comfortable and where you share and have all the good memories in.

[@crobinson2624]

@@Kris-ib8sn if you can’t afford or are unwilling to relocate to a different area then your screwed. But all options should be on the table.

[@back2the80s]

Do you have moving costs for them?

[@crobinson2624]

@@back2the80s free if your walking.

[@back2the80s]

@@crobinson2624 not the 1800s in a covered wagon

[@crobinson2624]

@@back2the80s walking is the cheapest form of transportation.

[@TheCwcali22]

Housing is a necessity!! Come on, America, this is sad.

[@shauncameron8390]

Maybe, but it's still not a right. You're not entitled to a house let alone in a high COL area.

[@wintersantiago2274]

Sounds like friends I used to have when they waited years to get section 8. How are you in the same situation 10 years later?

[@RosalindGash]

Feeling helpless and hopeless. That's how. :(

[@elizabethgraham8819]

Living pay check to pay check.

[@desertflowerz89]

BecUse it’s still unaffordable

[@nopereradicator]

Permanent underclass minded.

[@derrickstewart9485]

My centiments exactly, more like laziness, let's call it for what it is. Those that are in free housing do not have a mindset that equates to being a hard worker, they just looking for a handout. Stop with the excuses.

[@kimmyqueendom8622]

I am seeing a lot of women complaining about not being able to make it, needing section 8, but having 3 and 4 kids, knowing they are struggling. So instead of making smart choices, doing the work to better your life financially, you spend a decade complaining, having more kids, and mad that you cant get free housing?? Whats not being said is that alot of these people know how to game the system, they know that more kids mean more food stamps, the kids become an excuse as to why they cant work full time, why they cant go to school, why they are stressed, etc. The system is broken.

[@Stinschen]

Social, not public, housing in Copenhagen, Denmark is currently up to a 30-year wait.

[@bernicewise8313]

Really!

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

That doesn’t surprise me. Europe overall is pretty expensive.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@ReineDeLaSeine14 High taxes and big government. Besides, that money has to come from somewhere to support its welfare state.

[@nkotbsouth]

😮

[@Stinschen]

@@bernicewise8313 It has been like this for years. Public housing is run by private housing companies; we do not have government housing.

[@A-t-r-u-s]

In more than a decade you couldn't turn your life around and better yourself? I'd say you're more of the problem, not a "system"

[@worldchanges10]

Four kids so that she is struggling I settled for one cause I couldn’t afford more and managed to have a place of my own

[@swissmiss-rj4pq]

Right. If you have one and you know you are kinda struggling why would you think having 3 more would not make your time harder or are they looking to do it for more welfare money and a bigger apartment when they do get one?

[@zeldadesantiago6974]

The folks who end up in public housing never move out then there family members get in it becomes generational

[@keciaaskew5166]

I agree with your statement 💯 percent

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

My elderly mom got a section 8 voucher approval recently and can’t get anyone to take her voucher in nyc. They just want to rent to the yuppies. It’s crazy

[@tiffanyjohnson2834]

If she is allowed to. Take her voucher and transfer to different state. That is cheaper. I know that’s not what she wants to hear. But she would be able to keep her voucher.

[@serrahighsfinest]

I've lived in SD my entire life. You need to make at least 6 figures to afford a 1/2 bedroom apt. Its extremely expensive and its getting worse.

[@Erick11998899]

All these women just waiting and waiting smh.

[@monicaromero4887]

I have applied for housing and I was contacted back by the office and they kept highlighting that I didn’t apply for section 8 when I knew I didn’t apply for section 8 but they treated me if I was a literate. They just Contacted me after seven years🤯

[@nycdweller]

Tanya doesn’t miss getting her nails done, though!

[@MPR2]

I don't understand. If she's been housed for 12 years while on the waiting list, why does she need to be on the list? She seems to be making housing work like most people.

[@RosalindGash]

Because, how much rent you pay on Section 8 depends on your income. Once you have the voucher, as long as you follow the rules, you get to keep it. You don't have to worry about getting evicted if you lose your job or get sick and can't work. That's why people stay on the waitlist so long, especially if they're a part of what's considered to be a vulnerable population like the disabled or the working poor.

[@nlibby5549]

If 90% of her income goes to rent, she definitely needs it. Many landlords will evict people for living with unrelated people, so she could get kicked out for doing this segment.

[@johnnyrabenold6133]

She wants the gubment teat. It’s as simple as that.

[@MPR2]

@@RosalindGash That's a great explanation of the benefits of Section 8, but it doesn't tell me why SHE needs it. I wish the interviewer would've explained that.

[@MPR2]

@@nlibby5549 Welllllll, if she's survived this long without it I don't understand why she needs it. Something's not right here.

[@roseroselyne9045]

The woman from san Diego has been on waiting list 12 years.she doesn't know seniors & disabled or homeless get priority from there preferences.and she is essentially getting bumped to the back of the list more.😮

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

The bureaucracy makes sure you don’t know that information unless you know where to find it. My new state is like that…I had to find my own information about how to get Medicaid as a disabled adult who is above the FPL.

[@Al_D]

Time to move to another city.

[@melaninqueen8660]

Why wait so long try another state.

[@claytonmoms6438]

Singapore too

[@fabiolaechevarria8598]

I too applied when my two boys were young now both in their 40s. It's hard especially when your single. USA not able to help homeless here how can we help outsiders. 😢

[@princemontgomery6759]

No disrespect but them nails done that hair done got lashes on if i had rent problems i wouldnt have none of that

[@jamalwilburn228]

How about 100 million going yo homelessness instead of Ukraine or Middle East?

[@wintersantiago2274]

With an expensive weave and nails, she isn’t homeless. Looks more like fk up priorities.

[@deionamariemuhammad628]

I remember living in Chicago and hearing friends with children mention they had to wait on a wait list for Section 8. You can barely get food stamps with two kid's as a single mom and rent is expensive in Chicago as well.

[@mybookoflife748]

Section 8 should cap at 3 years. Rotate it and give others a chance for a leg up. Imo social service programs should have a lifetime cap too