From California to Maui, the frequency and scope of wildfire events are rising, causing insurance markets and public agencies to reevaluate property in areas at risk for catastrophic damage. As a result, rental housing providers are seeing greater limitations to coverage, higher premium prices, and, in some cases, a total absence of viable private insurance — a trend detailed in the NMHC 2023 State of Multifamily Risk Survey and Report. This troubling new trend has placed many rental housing operators in a bind where they must simultaneously contend with the declining availability and affordability of insurance options.
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Affordable Housing Trends
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Our Affordable Housing Trends series examines the complex, yet
critically important, affordable and workforce housing sectors. Published twice
annually, these reports closely monitor key developments in the affordable
housing market. Backed by proprietary research and analysis, our Affordable
Housing Trends Reports enable investors, owners, developers, and other industry
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sector.
Affordable Housing Archives
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Even with concerted public and private initiatives, the affordable housing shortage has persisted in cities and communities across the U.S.
- 04/19/2023
As heightened housing demand and soaring inflation challenge low-income households, the affordable housing market sits at a critical juncture. Affordability has emerged as a primary concern for low-income earners living in naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH).
- 10/14/2022
The Housing Choice Voucher program is receiving increased attention and funding. The proposed 2023 federal budget calls for a 17.4% increase in program allocations, and bipartisan lawmakers are pushing legislation to retain private landlords.
- 04/26/2022
The pandemic’s economic effects, combined with this year’s surging rent prices, have strained low-income renters, placing housing affordability back in the spotlight.
- 10/05/2021