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Rising Rents Leave More Kansas City Tenants Facing Eviction

Two years after the end of a national eviction moratorium, landlords are still looking to make up for lost income. That’s led to more residents facing eviction.

by Mili Mansaray, The Beacon

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‘They Need to Make Changes Now’: Local Housing Advocates Demand Improvements to KC’s Rental Assistance Program

Kansas City has $4.7 million in federal funds available — KC Tenants wants the city to distribute that money faster.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

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This month, the Flatland show focuses on solutions for people who are unhoused

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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After Pressure from Cori Bush, Feds Order Eviction Ban in Areas With High COVID Rate

New moratorium, through Oct. 3, covers about 80% of U.S. counties

by Multiple Reporters

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‘I’m Gonna Lose it All’: Tenants Left in the Dark as KC’s Rental Assistance Program Closes to New Applicants

Tenants who already applied for assistance are still waiting for help, and local nonprofits face challenges in processing applications quickly

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

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Can Missouri Get Out Rental Assistance Fast Enough to Prevent Evictions?

150,000 to 230,000 Missouri households at risk

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent

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A Place to Sleep: Tenants Seek Homes After Being Displaced

Evictions Complicate Search for Housing During Pandemic

by Multiple Reporters

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Missouri Housing Advocates Look to Biden Administration to Strengthen Eviction Moratorium

Stark Disparity in How County Courts are Handling Evictions

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent

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Surviving Today: Landlords and Tenants Square Off as Eviction Moratorium Expires

A Blue Christmas Looms for Tenants Facing Eviction

by Multiple Reporters

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Missourians Fight to Keep Homes as End of Eviction Moratorium Looms

Missouri hasn’t used $9.6 million in CARES Act funding for homelessness prevention

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent

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