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.
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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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While the pain of this crisis is acute and widespread, it’s worth remembering that this pandemic is not just creating inequalities in housing affordability — it’s intensifying existing problems we’ve had for decades.
Adrienne Roberts with The Detroit Free Press reports on what housing providers are doing to help residents navigate the economic ramifications of the coronavirus crisis.
Heather Cherone with WTTW reports on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's new plan to protect affordable housing from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
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