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Trump Stokes Fear in the Suburbs, but Few Low-Income Families Ever Make It There
In an effort to appeal to suburban voters, President Trump has promised to keep low-income housing out of their neighborhoods. But in the 50 years since the Fair Housing Act was passed, families with low incomes have not flooded the suburbs.
October 28, 2020
Report Warns of Fraud Risks in Low Income Housing Program
An $8 billion dollar taxpayer program meant to help house the poor needs better oversight, a new watchdog report warns.
September 19, 2018
Section 8 Vouchers Help The Poor — But Only If Housing Is Available
In Dallas and other tight rental markets, Section 8 voucher holders can't find the homes they need, while developers face resistance from wealthier neighborhoods when trying to build new housing.
May 10, 2017
Poverty, Politics and Profit: How We Did the Math
As part of our joint investigation into the affordable housing crisis, FRONTLINE and NPR took a closer look at the nation's largest housing construction program for low-income renters.
May 9, 2017
Affordable Housing Program Costs More, Shelters Fewer
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program gave way to a booming $8 billion private industry, but as tax credits for companies increased, the number of housing units being built for the poor fell.
May 9, 2017
A Housing Affordability Crisis That's Worse for the Lowest Income Americans
Households with the lowest incomes face the biggest shortage of rental housing that is both affordable and available.
May 9, 2017
In America's Affordable Housing Crisis, More Demand but Less Supply
Watch an excerpt from "Poverty, Politics and Profit," an investigation with NPR of affordable housing in America.
May 9, 2017