Housing

Houston Area Lost Affordable Housing Units Between 2000 and 2014

Extremely low income families had fewer options in 2014 than they did in 2000, according to a new report.

Mapping Eviction Judgments in Houston

Data shows sources of eviction hearings in Harris County

National Housing Policies Leave Poor Families Behind

"We already have a national housing program, it's just not for poor people," says author, Matthew Desmond.

"Can I Be Your Neighbor," Asks Houston Housing Campaign

A new campaign looks to shift the affordable housing conversation in Houston.

Houston Has Long Been A Car City. Today, Residents Are Seeking Something Else.

More than half of survey respondents say they'd prefer to live in a mixed-use area rather than a community dominated by single-family homes.

Houston Housing Authority Freezes Voucher Program Amid Shortfall

About 900 households had to give back their vouchers.

In 'Evicted,' Author Matthew Desmond Makes The Case That Forced Move-Outs Are A Cause of Poverty, Not A Symptom

The Kinder Institute hosts the 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning author at a free event May 9.

If Houston Wants To Become More Inclusive, It Should Consider These Four Steps

Despite Houston's long-held reputation as a relatively inexpensive big city, today, the city's affordability gap is widening. Smart public policy can reverse that trend.

Latest Podcast: Houston, You're a Bit Dense

Today in Houston, the supply of multi-family properties and townhouses is growing faster than the stock of single-family detached homes.

Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative

Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.

Sure, Houston Has Sprawl. But Some Areas Have East Coast Levels of Density

Pockets of density abound in Houston, but the character of those neighborhoods varies dramatically.

Why "Informal" Housing Could Be On the Rise

As housing becomes increasingly out of reach for low-income residents, a pair of researchers warns that untraditional housing could become more commonplace.

Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area

A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.

VIDEO: Kinder Institute Answers Questions on Housing

The region provides just 18 affordable units for every 100 "extremely low income" households. That's one of the worst ratios in the country.

Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable

Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?