Housing as a Determinant of Health Equity: A Conceptual Model

by communitycommo | Apr 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

This peer-reviewed synthesis of literature explores how practices rooted in structural racism such as redlining, exclusionary zoning, and lending policies shape access to health-promoting housing characteristics, including affordability, quality, residential...

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits: Affordable Housing Investment Opportunities for Banks

by communitycommo | Apr 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

This report discusses how low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) can be used to develop affordable housing and how banks can benefit from investing in LIHTC-financed projects. 

Guidance for Housing Professionals: Health Impact Assessment and Housing

by communitycommo | Apr 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

This resources summarizes forty housing HIAs conducted in the U.S. between 2002 and 2013. It also provides guidance for housing professionals on future housing assessments, and offers a tutorial on housing programs.

Connecting Public Housing and Health: A Health Impact Assessment of HUD’s Designated Housing Rule

by communitycommo | Apr 8, 2023 | Uncategorized

This health impact assessment of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s planned update to the designated housing rule for low-income seniors and Americans with disabilities.

Understanding the Links Between Physical Inspections of Affordable Housing and Health Policy

by communitycommo | Apr 8, 2023 | Uncategorized

This policy brief examines how the physical inspection process can promote healthy affordable housing. A review of housing quality issues linked to health and the role of physical inspections to improve health is provided.