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List of all Roles and Policies

On HousingPolicy.org you will find a wide array of information on the many ways that states and localities can increase the availability of homes for working families. Scroll down to see our complete list of roles for states and communities, and the policies associated with each of these roles.

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Expand Development Opportunities
Make Publicly-Owned Land Available for Affordable Homes
Facilitate the Reuse of Abandoned, Vacant, and Tax-Delinquent Properties
Expand the Supply of Homes through Rezonings

Reduce Red Tape
Ensure Zoning Policies Support a Diversity of Housing Types
Adopt Expedited Permitting and Review Policies
Revise Impact Fee Structures
Adopt "Rehab Codes" to Facilitate Rehabilitation of Older Homes

Capitalize on Market Activity
Utilize Tax Increment Financing to Fund Affordable Homes
Stimulate Construction or Rehabilitation Through Tax Abatements
Create or Expand Dedicated Housing Trust Funds
Establish Inclusionary Zoning Requirements or Incentives
Use Cross-Subsidies to Support Mixed-Income Communities

Generate Capital
Expand the Use of the 4 Percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Provide Pre-Development and Acquisition Financing
Support Housing Bond Issues
Use Housing Finance Agency Reserves for Affordable Homes
Leverage Employers' Commitment to Affordable Homes for Workers
Create or Expand Dedicated Housing Trust Funds

Preserve and Recycle Resources
Preserve Affordable Rental Homes
Recycle Downpayment Assistance
Use Shared Equity Mechanisms to Preserve Homeownership Subsidies

Help Residents Succeed
Expand Homeownership Education and Counseling
Prevent Foreclosures and Help Affected Renters and Owners