Housing plays a vital role in shaping life outcomes by influencing access to jobs, education, peer networks, and financial stability while also supporting community health and economic growth. This report examines the impact of federal housing assistance programs, which help low-income families afford safe, decent homes through subsidies, tax incentives, loans, or vouchers. In 2017, these programs supported millions of families, including 2.26 million with Housing Choice Vouchers and 4.77 million in project-based assisted housing. The report explores how housing assistance promotes stability, health, education, and economic mobility, highlights trends in who these programs serve, and addresses the challenges families face in achieving economic independence.
What you’ll learn
Here’s what you can expect to gain:
- Insights into how federal housing assistance promotes stability, health, education, and economic mobility.
- An understanding of the demographics and trends of households served by housing assistance programs.
- Awareness of low-income households' challenges and how housing assistance supports their path toward economic independence.
Why this matters
With millions of families relying on federal housing assistance to access safe, decent, and affordable homes, understanding the impact of these programs is more important than ever. This report sheds light on the critical role housing assistance plays in fostering stability and improving outcomes for individuals and communities. It highlights pressing challenges, such as the insufficient supply of affordable housing and ongoing economic disparities, while offering evidence-based insights to inform solutions.
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