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Recent Homeownership Trends Among Households of Color
This analysis discusses the systemic challenges faced by residents of color in attaining homeownership and presents data on homeownership trends by race and ethnicity between 2012 and 2022, highlighting disparities and shifts in different regions. The data show that while Asian and Hispanic households experienced modest increases in homeownership, Black households saw a decline, particularly in the Midwest.
New From the Lab
The Lab Invites Submissions of Interest for the 2025 Home Repair Peer Network
Building on the success and strong interest in our 2024 Home Repair Peer Network, the Housing Solutions Lab is pleased to announce a second cohort for cities. This is a great opportunity for cities to refine and strengthen municipal home repair programs and build relationships with other localities from around the country. Up to seven cities will be invited to participate in the 2025 Home Repair Peer Network, which will include facilitated peer learning exercises, action planning, and informative presentations from Lab staff and subject matter experts. Submit your interest by February 21.
Build Your Strategy
Local governments have a critical role to play in addressing the housing challenges faced by their residents. But with dozens of different local housing policies to consider, and unresolved questions about the relative responsibilities and resources of federal, state, and local government, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to structure an effective local housing strategy.
The LHS Housing Policy Framework
The LHS Housing Policy Framework categorizes more than 95 local housing policies into four functional areas. Use the framework to identify gaps in your housing strategy and policies to fill them.
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