Easing the Transition: Housing Assistance for Rural TANF Recipients

This article, through the Housing Assistance Council, reviews the extent to which housing assistance is reaching TANF recipients in rural areas. Only 30 percent of TANF recipients are receiving housing assistance, which can prove to be a huge financial burden for these families. For many, who earn about $15,000 a year on average, housing costs can reach up to 58 percent of their income.