What Is The Housing Affordability Task Force?
SPAAR’s Housing Affordability Task Force is a group of SPAAR members concerned about the rising cost of housing. The goal of the Task Force is to brainstorm and discuss ideas to address this issue, and work with local governments and other stakeholders to implement solutions.
Affordable Housing Strategies
The Task Force has crafted a set of proposals and strategies to be considered when addressing the housing affordability issue.
Task Force Updates
Keep up to date on Task Force news here.
Tracking short-term rental regulations throughout SPAAR’s service area
SPAAR has put together a resource, which lays out the current state of regulation on these properties in our territory.SPAAR’s book club is back; discussion starts October 10
SPAAR’s Housing Book Club is back! SPAAR members will meet and discuss Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law.Resources
Here you will find links to State & Local Housing Programs and Articles on topics related to Housing Affordability.
State & Local Housing Resources
Housing Affordability Information
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit):
Opportunity Zones:
Low Income Housing Tax Credit:
- HUD – Low Income Housing Tax Credit
- Tax Policy Center – What is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and how does it work?
Vacant & Abandoned Properties:
Housing Shortage:
Join The Task Force
Interested in joining the task force? Fill out an application, and our Liaisons will reach out to you!
Questions?
Contact Housing Affordability Task Force Liaison Simon Opatz on the SPAAR Staff Directory.