If Congress cuts rent vouchers, could PadSplit help bridge the housing gap?

If Congress cuts rent vouchers, could PadSplit help bridge the housing gap?

As federal housing subsidies face major cuts from Congress, Atlanta-based startup PadSplit claims it can help fill a critical gap for affordably priced rental housing. But experts caution that the company’s room-rental model — designed for single adults, not families — can’t replace safety nets like the Section 8 voucher program, no matter how fast it grows. “Having access to more diverse housing options is a step in the right direction for rent…