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Massachusetts Real Estate Tax Credit for Certain Persons Aged 65 and Older

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2021

Level State

State(s) Massachusetts

Source Massachusetts Department of Revenue

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

This technical information release outlines how Massachusetts homeowners or renters over 65 can claim tax credits against their personal income taxes. These "circuit breaker" credits are based on real estate taxes or rent paid by applicants who meet the specified income threshold...

New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) Louisiana

Source City of New Orleans

Policy Areas Community Development, Housing, Public Safety

This ordinance outlines use and design standards for both rental and owner-occupied affordable housing. It requires that at least 10% of units in new developments within eligible zones are made affordable and ensures that these units will incorporate the same design features and have...

2007 Gaithersburg Ordinance O-14-07 Green Residential Building Code

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2007

Level City or Town

State(s) Maryland

Source Gaithersburg City Council

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Housing, Energy

This ordinance requires new residential building construction projects and building addition projects to meet energy performance standards related to cooling equipment, heating equipment, duct work, windows, water heaters, and lighting. It also requires homeowners to be given an...

Block by Block: Milwaukee’s Amani Housing Pilot as a Model for Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Wisconsin

Source Wisconsin Policy Forum

Policy Areas Community Development, Housing

The Amani Housing Pilot aims to take a comprehensive and community-engaged approach to improve housing on one block in Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood. This report outlines the pilot's objectives, funding mechanisms, and partnerships; analyzes where the project has met its objectives...

Regulatory Barriers to Home Construction and Rehab

Type -

Year 2021

Level -

State(s) All States

Source The Project For Lean Urbanism

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Democracy & Governance, Community Development, Housing

Regulatory barriers make housing less affordable to millions of households in the US and abroad. If regulatory barriers were reduced, small developers could provide housing at more affordable prices. This article assesses the current state of knowledge about the effects of federal,...

Housing Market Conditions Across America’s Cities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year -

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Housing

There are six types of local housing markets: high opportunity cities, growing cities, rent-burdened cities, multi-family deficit cities, wealth pocket cities, and transit-desiring cities. This report defines the demographic and economic characteristics that define each local housing...

Homeward Bound: The Road to Affordable Housing

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town, National

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Housing

Across the United States, subsidized and affordably priced homes for rental and homeownership are disappearing. This report analyzes the factors that caused the nation's housing crisis, provides case studies of cities spearheading innovative housing policies, and outlines recommendations...

The State of Black Families in Rhode Island

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town

State(s) Rhode Island

Source The Economic Progress Institute

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights

This report investigates the state of Black families in Rhode Island. It finds that Rhode island's Black population is increasingly growing; the Black unemployment rate is high; the Black poverty rate is high; Black Rhode Islanders are less educated and receive low wages; the Black...

State “Mansion Taxes” on Very Expensive Homes

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town, State

State(s) All States

Source Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

This report recommends that states adopt a tax on high-value properties, or what is sometimes called "Mansion Taxes," in order to fund schools, healthcare, roads, and other public services. It provides examples of states and localities that have implemented progressive real estate...

State of Gentrification: Home Lending to Communities of Color in California

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town, County

State(s) California

Source The Greenlining Institute

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Housing, Public Safety

Communities of color continue to be excluded from homeownership, a crucial wealth building vehicle for families in the U.S. With concerns about gentrification and displacement rising in many areas, homeownership rates are not equally distributed along racial and ethnic lines, and...

Community Land Trusts: A Guide for Local Governments

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Housing

This report offers an introduction to the community land trust (CLT) model for housing. It also sheds light on the benefits CLTs bring to both residents and cities (including their role in closing the homeownership gap, improving access to affordable housing, and advancing racial...

Unburdened: How Canceling Student Debt Can Boost Growth, Equity, and Innovation

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level National

State(s) All States

Source Roosevelt Institute

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Education

This fact sheet outlines the impacts of canceling student debt on borrowers' lives and the state of the economy as a whole. Benefits include making homeownership more feasible, increasing borrower's freedom and mobility, reducing unemployment, boosting entrepreneurship, and more....

Laying the Foundation: An Overview of City of Milwaukee Affordable Housing Programs and Priorities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) Wisconsin

Source Wisconsin Policy Forum

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Housing

This report outlines the scope and scale of Milwaukee's affordable housing programs and initiatives, the people they serve, their finances, and their sustainability and/or expansion. Programs and initiatives include rent assistance, permanent supportive housing, eviction prevention...

The State Property Tax Deferral Program: A Guide for Municipalities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, State

State(s) Maine

Source State of Maine

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

This policy guide explains Maine's statewide property tax deferral program, which allows senior citizens and disabled individuals to defer property tax payments until they pass away, move, or sell their property. It also outlines property eligibility requirements and the roles of...

How to Improve Texas’ Property Tax System

Type Article

Year 2022

Level State

State(s) Texas

Source Every Texan

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

This article recommends increasing the school district property homestead exemption, reducing school taxes for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and reducing property taxes for home buyers. It also outlines a flat-dollar homestead exemption which would provide larger tax...

Expanding the Blueprint: the Role of Nonprofit and Private Organizations in Milwaukee’s Affordable Housing Landscape

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Wisconsin

Source Wisconsin Policy Forum

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Housing

Nonprofit and private organizations are playing an important role in combating Milwaukee's housing challenges. Through a series of surveys and interviews, this report outlines which organizations are most active in efforts to maintain and increase affordable housing supply and access;...

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