City of Dallas considering outside help to deal with building permit backlog
The city of Dallas has a backlog of building permits so bad that it is considering hiring outside help to get the problem under control.
Texas law unclear if Dallas City Council can ban short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods
Members of the Dallas City Council want to know whether it’s legal to ban short-term rentals in some neighborhoods.
President Biden tackles evictions, foreclosures with first executive actions
Among the first executive actions taken by President Joe Biden was an extension on relief for renters and homeowners.
Dallas City Council considering ban on short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods
Some council members, as homeowners, want to know if it is legally possible to ban short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods.
Dallas leaders warn thousands could be homeless as CDC's moratorium on evictions set to expire
With the CDC's moratorium on evictions set to expire in two weeks, Dallas leaders are warning city council members that thousands of people could soon face eviction.
Dallas homeowners frustrated with building permit backlog from city
Some Dallas homeowners are waiting as long as three months to get a permit that used to be issued in a matter of days.
Dallas nonprofit risking city fines to house the homeless during freezing temps
The city's new policy that was supposed to make it easier for churches to shelter the homeless actually banned one non-profit from opening its doors on freezing nights.
Dallas close to allowing churches to shelter the homeless
For years, some churches have illegally opened their doors to shelter the homeless because the city has no process to offer permits right now. But that could soon change.
Airbnb removes 80 Texas listings in party house crackdown
Airbnb says its crackdown on 80 listings across Texas targets homes that violated the company's temporary COVID-related ban on parties at all of its listings, including Dallas and Fort Worth.
Coronavirus economic impact could lead to another mortgage crisis
The coming months could bring a coming coronavirus mortgage crisis.
City of Dallas works to spread eviction protection information
The end of the month means many people struggling to pay rent during the pandemic could be receiving eviction notices.
Dallas City Council questions lending $11 million in HUD money to fund four-star hotel
Dallas city councilmembers are concerned about a deal that puts money reserved for the most impoverished residents at risk of funding a four-star hotel.
Dallas officials reworking rental assistance program to help city's vulnerable population
The city of Dallas is considering how to rework its rent and mortgage assistance program as it prepares to receive $10 million more in federal funding for the program.
Buyer Beware: Arlington woman scammed out of rental home — twice
You're working remotely. Your kids learn at a distance. You'll even eat a pizza left on your front porch, thanks to contactless delivery.
Urban farm pilot program in the works to help Dallas homeless population
A pilot program is in the works to help more homeless people in Dallas.
CARES Act provides eviction protection for some renters many don’t know about
A provision of the CARES Act is offering protection for some renters, and you likely have no idea it’s there.
City of Dallas receives 23,000 applications for rental assistance program
The city of Dallas if offering rental and mortgage assistance for residents affected by COVID-19 paid directly to banks and landlords.
City of Dallas' mortgage and rental assistance website overwhelmed with applications
The city of Dallas' new mortgage and rental assistance website was overwhelmed and crashed on Monday just minutes after going live.
City of Fort Worth sets aside $15 million to help renters, homeowners
The city of Fort Worth is moving forward with financial help for renters and homeowners in need.
Dallas council approves rental relief fund, eviction pause, small businesses assistance
The city of Dallas plans to distribute nearly $10 million to people in danger of being evicted after losing their jobs from the COVID-19 crisis or to small businesses needing help.