Grants for first, last and security deposits
Resident asks for equity-based grants to cover move-in costs such as first, last and security deposits, and a shift of that burden toward landlords and realtors.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Funding, w/ equity criteria, for those facing the challenge of affordable housing, for grants to help cover first, last, & security deposits needed to move into apartments. Move toward shifting this monetary burden to landlords & realtors.
Who it helps and why
Working & low-income individuals & families cannot cover essential needs (food, medicine, transportation) along w/ sky-high move-in costs. Provides support for those needing to leave unsafe homes.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 15, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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