Affordable Housing
Boston Zoning Commission to Consider ‘Squares and Streets’ Plan
The proposal would reduce barriers to the development of denser housing.
LA ‘Mansion Tax’ Yielding Less Revenue Than Predicted
The tax on property sales above $5 million has brought in less revenue last year than experts projected, but the measure could still become a significant contributor to affordable housing funds.
UC Berkeley Says Supportive Housing ‘Inseparable’ Part of People’s Park Project
The park remains closed to the public as a court weighs a decision on the university’s proposed housing development.
Homeownership Increasingly Out of Reach
From the United States to the United Kingdom, housing costs are eating up a larger percentage of household income.
Affordable Housing, Defined
Some experts say the metric used to define the housing cost burden is outdated and no longer reflects the reality of household needs.
California Churches Embrace New Housing Law
The bill known as ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ promotes affordable housing construction on church properties.
Zoning Reform Is Working in Minneapolis
The city has grown its housing stock and limited rent cost increase to just 1 percent.
Opinion: Affordable Housing Key Component of Economic Strategy
As the Richmond area grows, having a greater availability of affordable housing could be crucial to maintaining a strong local workforce.
Planning Year in Review 2023: Zoning Reform, a Rail Revolution, and Climate Realities
Last year’s most talked-about planning issues and news.
The Symbiotic Relationship of Housing and Transit
Building more housing near transit can improve housing affordability and boost ridership on struggling systems.
School Districts Invest in Workforce Housing
With teacher salaries failing to keep up with housing costs, some districts are building housing to keep their employees.
Washington State Legislature Could Continue Housing Reforms in 2024
2023 saw some victories and some setbacks for housing advocates. Lawmakers plan to continue the fight in 2024.
Virginia Adopts Modular Building Standards
The regulations could help lower the cost of off-site housing production.
Approaching Affordable Housing From All Angles
Housing providers and advocates around the country are combining a variety of strategies to boost the affordable housing supply.
Rural Oregon Counties Struggle to Balance Growth, Affordability
Regions like Clatsop County are calling on the state to offer more resources for affordable housing.
HUD Resiliency Awards Target Affordable Multifamily Housing
The Green and Resilient Retrofit program aims to reduce vulnerability to climate challenges and improve energy efficiency in multifamily buildings.
Majority of US Home Listings Are Unaffordable
Just 15.5 percent of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the average earner, but there could be hope for 2024.
New York Launches New Housing Financing Initiative
The program is aimed at supporting housing projects with 70 percent or more affordable units.
Report Highlights Housing Insecurity Among Seniors
Older Americans face rising mortgage debt, high costs for medical care and assistance, and a dearth of accessible housing.
Portland, Maine Embraces Zoning Reform for Multifamily Housing
The Portland City Council amended the land use code to allow up to four units on all residential lots on the mainland, and up to three on island lots. It also eliminated parking requirements for these uses.
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HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
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