Affordable Housing

Urban Review: Stricter Development Regulations Post-Harvey, Affordable Housing Concerns and Bringing Amazon to Texas

This week’s roundup includes more on affordable housing concerns across the country, new regulations proposed in the wake of Harvey and what bringing Amazon to Texas might mean.

Planning for Houston’s Future

At a recent discussion with Houston city and civic leaders, a look back at the 2015 general plan shows some movement, but much more to go.

Five Questions Facing Houston in 2018

What’s next for Houston depends on how it answers these five questions.

Growing But Unequal: Mapping High Opportunity Areas and Implications for Affordable Housing

Analysis of the location of low-income housing tax credit developments in Houston.

How the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Process Affects Access to Jobs, Good Schools and More

States have a lot of discretion over how the tax credits get awarded to developers. A new report considers how that works out for Houston.

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.

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.

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.

In Southwest Houston, Apartment Complexes Are A Haven For Refugees

In neighborhoods like Houston's Gulfton, refugees and landlords have a close partnership. Refugees enjoy affordable rent, and landlords like the reliable tenants.

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?

Latest Podcast: Understanding Houston's Affordable Housing Crisis

In the latest episode of the podcast, we discuss just how many people in Houston are feeling the effects of high housing prices. Then, we explore the policy solutions to this pressing problem.

First They Fled Abuse; The Next Battle Was Over Housing

What a Fort Bend County women's shelter can teach us about the way we approach affordable housing.