Where Affordable Housing Faces the Most Competition From Market-Rate Units

Globe St., Sept. 19, 2025-Erik Sherman
The shortage of affordable housing for low- and middle-income families continues to weigh heavily on U.S. renters, even as federal programs receive new funding meant to address the gap. A massive finance and tax package passed earlier this year bolstered support for initiatives such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and Opportunity Zones, but the effectiveness of those measures depends largely on local market dynamics.
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