Together we can fix America’s housing crisis.
Almost half of American renter households pay more than 30% of their income on housing costs. Federal, state and local governments must work together to tackle the cost of housing in the United States.
A growing number of working Americans are struggling to find housing they can afford. It is a clear strain on families.
We need holistic housing solutions that address the needs of all Americans.
About the issue
The housing crisis is widespread throughout the United States, but certain states and localities face unique challenges. Learn about how these communities are impacted and the holistic housing policies they’re exploring to solve the problem.
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Andrew Ackerman and Nicole Friedman with the Wall Street Journal outline how President Biden's infrastructure proposal could help cities address their housing shortages.
Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Salim Furth argues that in order to increase housing affordability, Americans need to embrace a vision of suburbia that includes growth and change.
Sarah Savko, a mom-and-pop property owner in Henderson, details how the eviction moratorium has caused her financial hardship.
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