Watch videos on the foundational concepts of affordable housing
Access professional development, research, and training tools
Learn what a local housing strategy is and how you can develop one
Read about the many issues related to housing and housing policy
Understand the pillars of a comprehensive, balanced, and equitable housing strategy
Access equity resources that support practitioners from planning to evaluation
Use data to explore local housing needs and shape your housing strategy
Identify policy tools to meet local needs
Fund your local housing strategy
Assess trade-offs and refine strategies
Bridge sectors and pursue policies that advance both housing and other policy goals
Build strong partnerships to support housing initiatives
Complete this interactive tool to identify policies for your community
Read the full list of LHS policy briefs
Learn about options for advancing specific goals
Read in-depth analysis and real-world applications of innovative policies
Generate a customized report on housing needs in your community using nationally-available data
Supplement national data with surveys, interviews, and other local sources to deepen understanding of housing in your community
Review the dollars and cents that dictate whether a given development can cover its costs
Establish and monitor goals for a local housing strategy
Review examples of comprehensive housing strategies from around the country
Review what a particular policy looks like in practice in selected cities and counties
Tour the Housing Solutions Lab and meet the team
Learn about opportunities for cities to engage with the Lab
Read our latest analysis and commentary
Learn about our research projects and partnerships
Ask our experts your most pressing housing policy and data questions
Local Housing Solutions includes a range of resources that can help cities, towns, and counties build coalitions both within and outside of government.
This brief makes the case for engaging the community and provides examples of how it can be accomplished.
This brief provides guidance on structuring the planning process to included local leadership and agency representatives.
This section of the website explores other policy areas which offer the opportunity for building strong coalition to support housing initiatives.
Resources on building public support
What is a local housing strategy and why is it important?
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