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The poorest in the US can't find housing even as low-income units sit empty
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CLAIRE RUSH, Associated Press , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· September 7, 2026
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Key points Over 4,500 units in the city where Davis resides are empty, despite the need for low-income housing. Mathew Davis would like to have his own apartment, but his limited income from donating blood plasma makes it difficult.
From Portland, Ore.: A person living in a homeless shelter is struggling to find affordable housing. Mathew Davis would like to have his own apartment, but his limited income from donating blood plasma makes it difficult. Even a tiny home with minimal amenities is out of his budget.
Over 4,500 units in the city where Davis resides are empty, despite the need for low-income housing. The situation highlights the challenges faced by those with limited financial resources in securing a place to live.
Further details about this issue are available from the source, which reports on the difficulties faced by low-income individuals in finding housing.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
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