The Department of Housing and Urban Development presents case studies of the conversion of project-based assistance to tenant-based assistance.
Across the United States, change is coming to some of the privately-owned rental housing developments that provide homes for low- and moderate-income households. Project-based assistance to these properties is being converted to tenant-based assistance. This report presents 12 case studies documenting conversions from project-based to tenant-based assistance in privately-owned developments funded under several programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Thanks to Chris Steins
FULL STORY: Case Studies of the Conversion of Project-Based Assistance to Tenant-Based Assistance

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