Rental Assistance Programs Struggle to Keep Up with Demand.

As rental costs continue to climb, rental assistance programs across the U.S. are struggling to keep up with surging demand. Many low- and middle-income renters are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, leading to a spike in applications for assistance. However, funding for these programs is often limited, resulting in long waitlists and delays in disbursement. The growing disparity between rental costs and wages is prompting calls for more robust federal and state-level interventions to address the affordability crisis.