A new report from the Urban Institute aims to demystify the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
Corianne Scally, Amanda Gold, and Nicole DuBois present a new research report for the Urban Institute that digs into the substance of the Los-Income Housing Tax Credit in an effort to "[advance] the discussion of how to maximize this vital program’s effects on the production and preservation of affordable rental housing across the country and how to improve its ability to serve low-income households as a key component of our federal safety net."
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HUD Program to Connect Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in Opportunity Zones
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Housing Vouchers as a Key Piece of Houston’s Housing Strategy
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Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program
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Canada vs. Kamala: Whose Liberal Housing Platform Comes Out on Top?
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Washington State’s Parking Reform Law Could Unlock ‘Countless’ Acres for New Housing
A law that limits how much parking cities can require for residential amd commercial developments could lead to a construction boom.
Wildlife Rebounds After the Eaton Fire
Following the devastation of the Eaton Fire, the return of wildlife and the regrowth of native plants are offering powerful signs of resilience and renewal.
LA to Replace Inglewood Light Rail Project With Bus Shuttles
LA Metro says the change is in response to community engagement and that the new design will be ready before the 2028 Olympic Games.
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