Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Petitioner participates in the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Housing Voucher Program (Section 8) since 1995. HPD makes “Housing Assistance Payment” to 99 ...

Section 8 voucher program participants may be able to convert their rental assistance into mortgage assistance through a homeownership program. Instead of getting assistance with your rent each month, ...