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Shelterforce covers topics from community planning to racial equity, housing affordability to homeownership, and the future of community development. Shelterforce is the only independent, non-academic publication covering the worlds of community development, affordable housing, and neighborhood stabilization.
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5d ago
The End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act is an ambitious attempt to keep private equity's influence out of single-family homes. If passed, the bill will need ownership transparency to be effective.
The post Blockbusting the Big Boys: Bill Would Ban Hedge Funds from Owning Single-Family Homes appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
1w ago
Community organizer Annette Miller has turned personal tragedy into a force for good. This video is part of Shelterforce’s Women of Color on the Front Lines series.
The post A Catalyst for Change in Oakland: Annette Miller appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
1w ago
There are reforms and expansions of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit afoot. But some in the field argue that we need to change the tax credit model of financing housing more deeply—or move away from it entirely. Join scholars and organizers as they discuss these issues and explore a path forward.
The post LIHTC: Are Little Changes Enough? A Shelterforce Webinar appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
2w ago
This video breaks down the LIHTC rent-setting process, and shows the surprising number of people it doesn’t serve.
The post How Are LIHTC Rents Set—And Why So Many Renters Can’t Afford Them appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
2w ago
Intake questions about past evictions and mental health stopped families of color from accessing long-term housing support, but agencies in Arizona and elsewhere are asking new questions.
The post Common Homelessness Assessment Leads to Racial Disparities in Housing Placements appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
2w ago
Seila Mosquera-Bruno's story is one of resilience. Arriving in the U.S. as a single mother at 24, she is now Connecticut's commissioner of housing. This video is part of Shelterforce’s Women of Color on the Front Lines series.
The post From Local Organizer to Housing Commissioner: Seila Mosquera-Bruno appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
1M ago
Sandra Hudson has worked for 30 years to improve the lives of residents as the executive director of a housing authority in Northwest Georgia. Her accomplishments range from improved building materials to more equitable RAD agreements—and plenty in between.
The post A Sustainable Model for Public Housing? Longtime PHA Exec Reflects on Three Decades of Work in Georgia appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
1M ago
Brendan O’Brien, author of "Homesick," talks with us about his new book, and what's he's learned about the effects of short-term rentals in communities like Flagstaff, Arizona; Bozeman, Montana; and St. George, Utah.
The post Running Rampant: How Short-Term Rentals Affect Communities with Loose Restrictions appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
1M ago
Between 2011 and 2022, the number of nonprofits with shared-equity programs and CLTs increased by 30 percent. Here's a look at the diversity of their programs and portfolios, and who's benefiting from their rise.
The post Let’s Harness the Growth of the Shared-Equity Field appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more
Shelterforce
1M ago
A survey of Cambridge, Massachusetts, residents found that residents of affordable units in inclusionary housing properties reported frequently experiencing bias, especially from management. Here's how we can change that.
The post Low-Income Residents of Inclusionary Housing Report Facing More Bias appeared first on Shelterforce ..read more