Topic: National

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The State of The Nation’s Housing 2023 (JCHS)

This report provides a broad overview of housing in the U.S. in 2023, from housing markets and demographic trends, to homeownership, renting, and the challenges housing faces.

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Housing America’s Older Adults 2023 (JCHS)

This report examines the realities of older adults' housing in the U.S. It begins with demographics and data about seniors' living situations, and then dives into challenges around affordability, accessibility, and housing quality. It closes out by focusing on the special challenge that is the "dual burden" of housing and elder care on low-income households.

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Inclusionary Zoning Primer (NAHB, 2019)

This resource collects and summarizes research on inclusionary zoning, arguing that it may not be as effective as advocates hope at closing the affordability gap, and may also have deleterious effects on market-based housing development.

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America’s Rental Housing 2024 (JCHS)

A report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Research on the state of rental housing in the U.S., including data about households, housing stock, markets, affordability, and the many challenges facing rental housing in 2024.

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Paycheck to Paycheck Database (NHC, Ongoing)

A database which allows users to compare median incomes for specific occupations with housing costs in metro areas.

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Housing and Education Collaborations to Serve Homeless Children, Youth, and Families (National Center for Homeless Education, 2023)

This brief from the National Center for Homeless Education provides basic information to help homeless service providers and homeless education staff understand each other’s role in supporting children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness, while offering tools to enhance collaboration among agencies.

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Parking Requirement Impacts on Housing Affordability (Victoria Transport Policy Institute, 2024)

Since parking costs increase as a percentage of rent for lower priced housing, and low income households tend to own fewer vehicles, minimum parking requirements are regressive and unfair. Various parking management strategies can increase affordability, economic efficiency and equity.

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Addressing housing challenges on a regional basis (Local Housing Solutions)

Cities, towns, and counties in many regions could benefit from tackling local housing challenges on a regional basis. While regional collaboration can often be challenging, a regional perspective can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the economic conditions that contribute to local housing needs.

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