Rent is going up everywhere.
“Initially, I started paying around $900 and when I renewed it went up to $1044,” College Student Julianna Alabado said. She says the increase does not mean improved amenities.
The City of Tucson and Pima County have already distributed $49 million in emergency rental assistance to over nine thousand households. They are now getting an additional 11 million dollars each. Romero says the funds could help over 1,600 families in Tucson. Those eligible can qualify for up to a year of back rent and three months of future rent.
Romero says there is still a long waiting list for Section 8 Housing in our community. The city has already requested another $13 million for emergency rental assistance and recently used American Rescue Plan money to buy 165 affordable housing units.
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