Homeownership and Rent Subsidies: Do They Give Protection from Material Privations?


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An Urban Institute research notes how homeownership and rent subsidies give protection to individuals from experiencing material hardships.

The Survey of Income and Program Participation as evidenced from the Great recession indicates that the likelihood of experiencing any material privations is lower for homeowners than renters without rent subsidies.


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Federal Programs Related to - Housing, General/Other

Programs that seek to meet the basic shelter needs of the community by providing temporary shelter for people who are in emergency situations, home improvement programs, housing location assistance and a variety of housing alternatives.

Federal Programs Related to - Housing Owners

Programs of membership organizations formed by a real estate developer to own and maintain common green areas, streets, and sidewalks and to enforce covenants to preserve the appearance of the development. Homeowners' Associations

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Programs that provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing. Housing Search and Information; Housing Search Assistance; Relocation Assistance; Roommate Matching Assistance

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Programs that conduct research in the area of social science that involves the systematic study of the origins, causes, demographics and costs of poverty and the efficacy of proposed or implemented poverty alleviation measures.


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