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List of all Roles and Policies

On HousingPolicy.org you will find a wide array of information on the many ways that states and localities can increase the availability of homes for working families and others. Scroll down to see our complete list of roles for states and communities, and the policies associated with each of these roles, or use the bulleted list below to skip to a specific goal.

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Goal: Increase the Availability of Affordable Homes

Expand Development Opportunities

Make Publicly-Owned Land Available for Affordable Homes

Facilitate the Reuse of Abandoned, Vacant, and Tax-Delinquent Properties

Expand the Supply of Homes through Rezonings

Reduce Red Tape

Ensure Zoning Policies Support a Diversity of Housing Types

Adopt Expedited Permitting and Review Policies

Revise Impact Fee Structures

Adopt "Rehab Codes" to Facilitate Rehabilitation of Older Homes

Capitalize on Market Activity

Utilize Tax Increment Financing to Fund Affordable Homes

Stimulate Construction or Rehabilitation Through Tax Abatements

Create or Expand Dedicated Housing Trust Funds

Establish Inclusionary Zoning Requirements or Incentives

Use Cross-Subsidies to Support Mixed-Income Communities

Generate Capital

Strengthen the 9 Percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Expand Use of the 4 Percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

Provide Pre-Development and Acquisition Financing

Support Housing Bond Issues

Use Housing Finance Agency Reserves for Affordable Homes

Leverage Employers' Commitment to Affordable Homes for Workers

Create or Expand Dedicated Housing Trust Funds

Preserve and Recycle Resources

Preserve Affordable Rental Homes

Recycle Downpayment Assistance

Use Shared Equity Mechanisms to Preserve Homeownership Subsidies

Help Residents Succeed

Expand Homeownership Education and Counseling

Prevent Foreclosures and Help Affected Renters and Owners
Provide Homeowner Rehab Assistance

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Set Standards and Offer Incentives
Provide Low-Cost Financing
Build Contractor Capacity
Provide Audits to Measure and Verify Performance
Educate Consumers about Energy Efficiency

Build or Modify Homes to Universal Design or Visitability Standards
Weatherize Homes to Improve Energy-Efficiency and Reduce Utility Costs
Create and Preserve a Range of Affordable Housing Options

Improve Access to Social Services and Transportation Options

Connect Existing Homes with Social Services
Provide Affordable and Accessible Transportation Options

Support Housing Models Geared to Older Adults

Expand the Supply of Affordable Supportive Housing
Offer Adult Foster Care to Provide Services in Private Residences
Build Mutual Support through Creation of Cohousing Communities

Promote "Smarter and Safer" Building and Rehabilitation Practices
Improve Community Regulations and Planning Strategies
Finance Efforts to Make Homes More Resistant to Natural Disasters
Link Efforts to Improve Disaster Resistance and Energy Efficiency

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Goal: Prevent Foreclosures and Stabilize Neighborhoods
** All of the content in this section is housed on HousingPolicy.org's sister site, Foreclosure-Response.org

Understand Why Foreclosures Matter
Develop a Coordinated Response Strategy
Prevent Foreclosure, Keep Families in Their Homes
Secure and Maintain Vacant Properties
Bring Foreclosed Properties Back Into Use
Help Owner and Renter Families Recover

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Promote Compact Development Patterns
Create a Supportive Regulatory Framework
Gain Control of Well-Located Land
Use Value Capture to Build on Market Momentum
Preserve and Extend Affordability