Priced Out in 2008: The Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities
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Summary
The study compares monthly income for people receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to local median incomes and Fair Market Rent rates for modest units across the U.S. In 2008, there were 219 housing markets in 41 states where recipients of SSI, people with long-term disabilities and virtually no assets, would have to pay 100% of their income for a modest one-bedroom unit. Ten years ago there were 44 such markets in 13 states. Policy recommendations are given to reverse this trend.
Types/Tools
Populations
Sources
Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc.; Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
Low Income Housing Tax Credit; LIHTC; Section 8; Housing Choice Vouchers; Housing Affordability;
Contact
Technical Assistance
Collaborative
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Phone
617-266-5657