More than 150 households were waiting on the extension, which came two weeks before the program was slated to end.

An estimated 8.8 million Americans are behind on their rent, according the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. While relief efforts have staved off some of the housing crisis, rent is still going to ...

The rule would allow housing agencies and landlords to impose such requirements "to encourage self-sufficiency." Critics say most who can work already do, but their wages are low.

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program has benefits and potential that make the program worth funding—despite the administration ...