This post explores data about households that report to the American Community Survey that they are paying more than 80% of their income in rent — the “Unsustainably Rent Burdened.”
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Data on Extremely Low Income Renters
This post explores American Survey Community data pertaining to extremely low income renters in Massachusetts.
Summary of Economic Development Bill
I was very pleased to support the broad package which House and Senate negotiators were able to achieve.
Microdata for housing needs assessment
This post is a technical note on methodological issues in using Census public use microdata for housing needs assessment.
Counting subsidized housing units in MA
The Housing Navigator offers a count of affordable units that is credible and consistent with other sources.
Census based counts of affordable housing
This post reviews studies based on census data that compare affordable housing stock to households by income level.