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How Affordable Housing could be different



U.S. state government could create more affordable housing

"Shallow rent subsidies" could prevent homelessness

Churches could provide homelessness services / shelter

Affordable housing nonprofits could spend less on lobbying and salaries / more on services

Kleptocrats / criminals could not buy real estate / real estate transactions could be transparent

Investors / corporations / foreign buyers could drive up home prices / rent

Houses could come in a box and unfold in less than an hour

Quality, urban, low-income housing could be available in developing countries

Housing could be possible to obtain for those with past evictions / bad credit and motel stays could be less expensive

A Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) could assist with homelessness and affordable housing

Finding and obtaining available affordable housing could be easier

Domestic abuse survivors could access permanent housing more easily / faster

Modular / prefab construction could become popular

Homes / buildings could be 3-D printed and earthquake-resistant

Zoning rules and land-use regulations could be improved for more affordable housing

Hotel/motel, apartments, tiny homes, vacation rentals, homes, and college dormitories could be converted to homeless/public/affordable housing

Boarding housing and SROs could provide affordable housing

Affordable housing could be created by NOAHs

Renters could build equity or buy their buildings

Public housing could be affordable, diverse, and well-maintained

U.S. government control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could end

Tenants could have easier access to legal help, right to legal counsel, and/or housing assistance

Deed theft and mortgage fraud could be stopped and prevented through greater awareness

Shipping containers could provide temporary, cheap housing

Backyards could be rented

Buying a mobile home / renting land could be financially harmful to residents

A housing voucher program could aid poverty

Cash could be given through rental subsidies, taxes, or child savings accounts to aid poverty

HUD could better inspect and maintain public housing

Tiny homes in backyards could house the homeless

Housing could be intergenerational

Federal Right to Safe Housing Bill

Section 8 vouchers could be expanded and cities could permit more building to create more affordable housing

Cohousing could have social, economic, and environmental benefits

All public housing could be offered through portable rental vouchers