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What Are the Top Five Reasons to Be Able to Reinstate My Section 8? Also top five reasons you may not be able to reinstate your Section
Reinstating your Section 8 housing assistance can be crucial for maintaining housing stability. Here are the top five reasons you may be
homelesslongisland
Mar 182 min read
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How Can I Reinstate My Section 8 After Losing It Due to Non-Payment?
Losing your Section 8 housing assistance due to non-payment can be distressing, but reinstatement may be possible depending on situation
homelesslongisland
Mar 182 min read
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How Does Section 8 Calculate Its Income Guidelines in NYS?
Section 8, a federal housing assistance program, calculates its income guidelines based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for various regions
homelesslongisland
Feb 111 min read
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The Modern-Day Homeless with Smartphones and Cash Cards
In the digital age, the face of homelessness has evolved. Today, many homeless individuals have access to smartphones and cash cards.
homelesslongisland
Feb 103 min read
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Sample Letters Regarding Fair Housing Article § 3604(3)(B) Reasonable accommodations.
How can I write letters from my doctor to the Department of Social Services regarding reasonable accommodations for individuals with pets,
homelesslongisland
Jan 43 min read
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Shared rooms for rent. Central Suffolk County.
Shared rooms for rent central suffolk county
homelesslongisland
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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What is the fair housing act law if I am in a homeless shelter can I have my emotional pet animal or my service animal?
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) primarily applies to housing and residential settings, but its principles also extend to certain situations
homelesslongisland
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a complex process, but it is manageable if you follow these steps:
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a complex process, but it is manageable if you follow these steps: 1....
homelesslongisland
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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Fair Housing Laws and Assistance Animals Questions and Answers. Know Your Rights.
Under fair housing laws people with disabilities cannot be discriminated against because of their disability. Denying an individual a reason
homelesslongisland
Sep 14, 20245 min read
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Find an Apartment in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York Here are the best Ways to get that dream home.
Finding an apartment on Long Island can be a daunting task due to the high demand and varied options available.
homelesslongisland
Aug 17, 20243 min read
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How to apply to section 8, Navigating the Path to Section 8 Housing: A Step-by-Step Guide
securing Section 8 housing assistance. .Eligibility for Section 8 is primarily determined by your income level, family size, and citizenship
homelesslongisland
Aug 3, 20243 min read
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Proving Native American Heritage: Steps to Qualify for Housing Benefits. How-do-I-prove-Native-American-heritage-for housing-benefits?
Proving your Native American heritage to qualify for housing benefits involves several steps, including gathering documentation, registering
homelesslongisland
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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How to Transfer Your Section 8 Voucher to a New State. A Step-by-Step Guide:
How to transfer your section 8 voucher.
homelesslongisland
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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The Real Struggles of Homeless People in Shared Room Housing and Shelters
Addiction is the biggest problem among chronically homeless individuals. The ability to get them off the streets is hindered until the addic
homelesslongisland
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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What are the problems that the homeless couch surfer face?
Homeless couch surfing is extremely stressful to the friend and family an the homeless person wh is staying-at the house.
homelesslongisland
May 21, 20243 min read
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What are the complex problems to end homelessness? GIF OF MAN HOLDING PAN HANDLE SIGN
People with mental illness and addiction are more likely to experience homelessness
homelesslongisland
May 8, 20243 min read
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Mobile home park for housing the homeless, or building a tiny home community? Which is best?
Established Infrastructure:** Parks typically have existing infrastructure (water, sewer, electrical) in place.
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homelesslongisland
Feb 20, 20245 min read
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Zombie Houses and the Homeless
Zombie houses, also known as vacant or abandoned properties, pose a significant challenge to communities, particularly when intertwined...
homelesslongisland
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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How to buy a zombie house.
A "zombie house" typically refers to a vacant or abandoned property that is in a state of disrepair and often undergoing foreclosure. If...
homelesslongisland
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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Zombie houses!
Zombie houses, also known as vacant or abandoned properties, have become a pressing issue in many communities. These are homes that have...
homelesslongisland
Aug 14, 20232 min read
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