Richland County responds to delayed housing assistance funds

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Several families in Richland County are expressing frustration over delays in receiving housing assistance from the Community Development Block Grant.

These families, some of whom have faced eviction, are calling for transparency from county officials after months of waiting.

Richland County officials have attributed the delay to new federal guidelines, stating that although funds became available in October, additional training and legal status verification are required before disbursement…

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