National Association of Counties
Housing is one of the basic needs for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Some research estimates a housing shortage of more than 3.8 million units across the country. County voices are instrumental in community planning, land use, zoning and enacting policies and other regulations that affect housing. In addition, many counties distribute federal relief for emergency rental assistance, evictions and foreclosures, and provide temporary housing solutions to individuals with disabilities, low-income populations, veterans and those experiencing homelessness. Though county leaders have varied authority in cultivating housing affordability, each county can play a role in the solution.
Housing spans a wide range of touchpoints in many counties. Though authority may vary, each county can play a role in the solution. There are five key areas in which counties can use policy, administrative, financial or convening levers to foster housing affordability.
Building Homes: County Funding for Affordable Housing, 2018 |
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Access to Housing: Supporting County Workers Through Affordable Homes, 2018 |
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Housing Connections: Promoting Affordability Through Community Engagement, 2018 |
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Planning Ahead: County Planning, Land Use and Zoning Strategies for Affordable Housing, 2018 |
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Affordable Housing Toolkit For Counties, 2019 |
The housing policy matchmaker aspires to be a resource for local officials, providing information that assists in understanding the elements of local housing markets, identifying key challenges and providing resources on policies that might help enhance the local housing landscape.
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