What Is “Affordable Housing”?
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What Is “Affordable Housing”?. 2014. What Is “Affordable Housing”. Affordable Housing is…. Housing that people can afford. Affordable and Quality Go Together. Southwest Trails Apartments The Park at Walnut Creek Which is the “Affordable” property?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What Is “Affordable Housing”?
2014
What Is “Affordable Housing”
Affordable Housing is…
Housing that people can afford.
Affordable and Quality Go Together
Southwest Trails Apartments The Park at Walnut Creek
Which is the “Affordable” property?
Who do the developments serve?
Workforce Housing
Non-traditional Public Housing
HUD and TDHCA work well together but they are different agencies.
Income & Rent Limits
Management is a huge factor!!
"Much of the research suggests that the type of affordable housing matters less than the quality of the properties' design, management and maintenance," the Center for Housing Policy newsletter said.
Center for Housing Policy and National Housing Conference • 1801 K Street, NW, Suite M-100Washington, DC 20006-1301 • www.nhc.org • A policy brief entitled, “Don’t Put it Here!”
A HUGE factor
Carver Neighborhood Townhomes - 2001Astoria Park Apartments - 1996
Parkview Townhomes - 2003
The Lodge at Merrilltown - 1998
The Brownwood Apartments - 1996
LBJ Garden Villas - 2000
Sources: Google Maps Street View (pictures) January 2013 and the TDHCA Property Inventory.
Unfortunate P.R.
A few negatives should not negate a host of positives.
Be Your Own Myth Buster!
Where Can I Get More Information?TDHCA Website – Sign Up for the ListServe!
Center for Housing Policy and the National Housing Conference
The Urban Institute
The Brookings Institute
New Tax Credit Developments in Texas
Contact Information
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSINGAND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
221 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941
Phone: 512-475-3800Toll Free: 800-525-0657
Web: www.tdhca.state.tx.us Email: [email protected]
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