July 2009 report from the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that provides the latest counts of homelessness nationwide--including counts of individuals, persons in families, and special population groups such as veterans and chronically homeless people. The report also documents disabilities among people who are homeless. This link opens a PDF document.
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research has updated its comprehensive profile of subsidized housing in the United States. The Picture of Subsidized Households 2008 data set describes the nearly 5 million households living in HUD-subsidized housing. The programs covered - public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8 project-based housing, New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation, and Section 202 and 811 Supportive Housing - provide subsidies that reduce rents for low-income tenants who meet eligibility requirements.
Information on housing affordability from AARP.
Research and statistics from AARP on issues related to housing accessibility.
This report by the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty reviews state level prevention efforts, including an overview of
how their programs work, funding sources and their capacity relative to need, and their impact. Between 2.5-3.5 million people were homeless each year, living in shelters, transitional housing or public places. This link opens a PDF document.
Provides information on the federal definition of chronic homelessness and the standards for qualifying persons for housing under this definition. This link opens a PDF document.
Publication that assesses the effectiveness of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs in meeting the needs of persons with disabilities.
A record 10,552 fair housing discrimination complaints were filed in fiscal year 2008, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The report shows that a large portion of the complaints, 44 percent, were filed by persons with disabilities.
Guidebook designed for providers in rural communities who are interested in forming a new Continuum of Care or joining or improving an existing one. Strategies for addressing homelessness that work well in urban areas may not be effective in rural areas. Rural homeless populations often are "unseen," spread out in remote locations. This guide contains tools, ideas and strategies used by continuums across the country to overcome barriers in rural areas and effectively deliver housing services. This link opens a PDF document.
The LIHTC database contains information on nearly 29,225 projects and over 1,670,000 housing units across the country.
This report focuses on the residential concerns of adults with autism and related disorders and is designed to advance the development of residential models that offer quality, affordable housing options. The study also looks at current and projected demand for life-long living options that support individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders who are unable to live on their own. This link opens a PDF document. A fact sheet on this report can be downloaded in Word format.
Latest in a series of housing publications created as a joint effort by the Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. (TAC) and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force. This 10th edition of "Priced Out" examines the housing crisis faced by more than 4 million non-elderly adults with disabilities who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for all their basic needs. This link opens a PDF document.
Information about supportive housing which provides affordable and permanent housing and services to help people with disabilities live more stable, productive lives. Veterans account for nearly one-third of men who are homeless. This link opens a PDF document.
Summary of a December 2008 report from a national, bipartisan fair housing commission that presents findings about the current state of fair housing and recommendations on improvements to be made in the future. This link opens a PDF document.
This report from the National Council on Disability (NCD) provides recommendations to improve housing opportunities for people with disabilities. The research contained in this report presents a comprehensive overview of the state of housing in the twenty-first century, and answers important questions about the current housing needs and options for people with disabilities living in the United States. The report can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Training materials to download in PDF format, including an overview of the Fair Housing Act, design and construction requirements and how the Fair Housing Act is enforced.
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