Housing

Kinder Institute Luncheon 2026

The 2026 Kinder Institute Luncheon will honor nationally recognized immigration attorney Charles C. Foster. Findings from the 45th Kinder Houston Area Survey will also be shared.

Abandoned properties are making Houston hotter. Could these changes turn down the heat?

Houston reports fewest available beds in 20-plus years as unsheltered homelessness rises

FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US

New research and maps show most people with homes in flood-prone areas sell their properties instead of taking a federal buyout.

Hurricane Beryl remains a disruptive force for some Harris County residents, survey shows

‘Just stuck out here’: Bus riders simmer under sun in Houston’s hottest neighborhoods

Harris County residents routinely wait for buses under the scorching sun with no shelter, a burden that impacts health and habits, according to Kinder Institute research.

Federal disaster aid is coming to Houston. Why most property owners will get left out.

Help could soon arrive for Houstonians with property damaged in last year’s two major storms — though not enough to cover even half of the still-needed repairs.

How much is homeowners insurance in Harris County? See average rates in your neighborhood.

Homeowners across Harris County are paying significantly more in property insurance premiums than in years past, adding to the financial strain on residents struggling with housing costs.

What ‘Home’ Means to Residents in the Houston Area

This snapshot explores the ways in which area residents conceptualize "home."

‘Vulnerable people in vulnerable places’: How costs and climate collide in Houston’s housing system

More than half a million residents in Harris County and Houston live in neighborhoods facing a triple threat of flooding, extreme heat and poor air quality, according to a new analysis by the Center for Housing and Neighborhoods at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

Webinar: 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

This webinar will share findings from the forthcoming 2025 State of Housing report. A panel discussion will follow.

The 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

The 2025 State of Housing report highlights Harris County and Houston’s intersecting challenges around affordability, flooding, extreme heat, poor air quality, insufficient housing stock, and the rising cost of insurance to protect households from these vulnerabilities.

Q&A: New Houston Housing Authority CEO Jamie Bryant seeking to fast-track affordability

About 1 in 6 Harris County residents believe the cost of housing is the biggest problem facing the area, according to the 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey. Amid federal budget uncertainty, the new CEO of the Houston Housing Authority says local solutions and resources will matter even more.

Kinder Institute Luncheon 2025

The 2025 Kinder Institute Luncheon will celebrate the institute's 15th anniversary. Findings from the 44th Kinder Houston Area Survey will also be shared.

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, explained

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is the largest federal initiative in the U.S. aimed at creating affordable rental housing, resulting in millions of units nationally, including tens of thousands in Harris County.