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Abilene's booming tech scene is great for jobs, but it's making housing super expensive and hard to find. Rents are going up, and there just aren't enough places to live for everyone.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
The city is managing over $1 million in combined requests for housing programs and non-profit support.
Low-income homeowners needing repairs and residents seeking housing assistance.
Long-term residents being priced out of their homes.
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The city is deciding how to split federal grant money between city-run housing repair programs and local non-profits. This funding is essential for keeping homes safe and helping low-income residents.