Housing Data
How serious is the housing crisis in your community? Does the Board understand the task before them? Do your donors realize the seriousness of the need?
Here are some sources for data to support your case statement.
National Low Income Housing Coalition's annual report on housing affordability in every jurisdiction in the country.State of the Nation's Housing 2006
Of particular interest are the data on how many hours a minimum wage worker must produce to afford a decent, fair market rent, 2 bedroom apartment in your community.
This study is produced annually by the Joint Center for Housing Studies. It is Harvard University's center for information and research on housing in the United States. The Joint Center analyzes the dynamic relationships between housing markets and economic, demographic, and social trends, providing leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector with the knowledge needed to develop effective policies and strategies.
The Census Bureau is a good source of data about housing conditions and other factors that affect housing affordability in your community.
HUD's Median Income information is used by affiliates to help them target efforts to attract families seeking adequate housing.
