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HousingPolicy.org, a project of the Center for Housing Policy, provides timely and reliable information on successful policies that states and localities have adopted to expand the availability of homes for working families.

To find examples of successful programs in your area, go to our clickable map of policies by state.

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In Focus: Green Affordable Housing

As energy costs climb and concerns about greenhouse gas emissions grow, many localities and developers are turning to green building techniques that increase energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Combined with strategic placement of new homes near public transit and other amenities, these green affordable housing measures can lower energy and transportation costs, helping to reduce families' overall housing cost burden.

See In Focus or listen to the Out Loud podcast on green affordable housing to learn more.


Photo credits, L to R: Homesafe, San Jose CA -- photo credit: Vantage Point, courtesy of City of San Jose CA; Fort Henry Gardens, Arlington VA -- photo courtesy of AHC Inc.; 900 Penn Avenue Apartments, Pittsburgh PA -- photo courtesy of ULI Development Case Studies

HousingPolicy.org's prior featured topics include foreclosure prevention and employer-assisted housing.