PinnedJordan LyonsinGriz Renter BlogHousing barriers for student rentersIn the University of Montana’s 2019 #realcollege survey, 44% of respondents experienced housing insecurity in the previous year and 23%…Aug 20, 2020Aug 20, 2020
Jordan LyonsinGriz Renter BlogThank you, housing advocates!This fall, dozens of advocates helped nudge Montana housing policy in a positive direction. Thank you!Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
Jordan LyonsMake your voice heard: Relocation and Low-Income Housing Tax CreditsIn a previous post, I wrote about the Skyview Trailer Park in Missoula, and how the park’s would-be buyer planned to get Low-Income…Oct 13, 20201Oct 13, 20201
Jordan LyonsinGriz Renter BlogTell the Board of Housing: Low-income people shouldn’t be displaced for the sake of affordable…Displacement and relocation are complicated issues, and policies have to balance the needs of low-income residents with an owner’s…Sep 29, 2020Sep 29, 2020
Jordan LyonsinGriz Renter BlogAccessing Missoula’s housing programsIn February the ASUM Renter Center released our second annual #RealCollege survey report about food insecurity, housing insecurity, and…Mar 24, 2020Mar 24, 2020
Jordan LyonsinGriz Renter BlogDifficulty paying rent? Here’s what to do.Lou Villemez, Director of ASUM Legal Services, describes steps that renters can take if they are not able to afford rent.Mar 18, 2020Mar 18, 2020
Jordan LyonsinGriz Renter BlogEveryone countsImproving the “Point-In-Time” count’s representation of homeless youthJan 24, 2020Jan 24, 2020
Jordan Lyons#RealCollege2019I posted earlier previewing “Creative Approaches to Housing,” a panel I participated in at the 2019 #RealCollege Convening in Houston. Now…Dec 30, 2019Dec 30, 2019
Jordan LyonsinGriz Renter Blog10 tips & tricks to creating a successful budget from UM’s Financial Education ProgramThe UM Financial Education Program helps students, employees, and alumni navigate financial topics including financial aid, student loans…Dec 16, 2019Dec 16, 2019