In the ongoing housing crisis of US, the biden administration and several states governments are starts initiatives to address the shortage of affordable housing and supports to labor forces in 2024. Read the post to know more about the housing for labour initiative taken by the US government and reduce issues.
Housing for Labor Initiative 2024
In the United States, the critical housing shortage impacts the workers who help to keep our communities running. From teachers to farmworkers to nurses or other staff in the welfare sector, they struggle with affordable housing. It do not only affects their life quality, but also put risks in vital sectors of economy. To overcome these issues, the federal and state governments will make many efforts and start initiatives in 2024 to solve the affordable housing issues and bridge the gap. It aims to give much-needed housing to eligible people.
Federal-level initiatives for Housing for Labor Initiative 2024
Federal and state governments of the US make efforts regarding the housing for labour initiatives in 2024
National Housing Trust Fund ( NHTF)
- NHTF proposed an increase of $4 billion in the 2024 budget proposal, which represents a 71 % increase in 2024 from the previous year
- Funds support the preservation and creation of affordable housing for low and extremely low-income households
- Allocations under the Housing for Labor initiative are given as
| 60% | Localities and states develop affordable housing by giving grants |
| 20% | National Non-profit organizations with track records |
| 20% | HUD invests in replicable and innovative models directly |
- NHTF-funded projects create and stock more than 825,000 affordable homes and serve almost 3 people
HOME Investment Partnerships program
- $2.4 billion in grants are given to states and localities annually
- Grants are used for various purposes, including developing affordable housing for homeownership or rent, giving rental assistance to individuals belonging to a low-income category, giving supportive services to eligible workers of affordable housing
- In 2024, HUD is going to empower the localities and states to use HOME funds and meet their housing needs
Tax incentives
New markets Tax credits
NMTC attracts private investments to low-income category people and helps them to get the benefits of affordable housing and fulfill their housing needs.
Low-income housing tax credit
It gives tax credits to developers who construct affordable housing and gives benefits to essential workers.
Opportunity zones
It provides tax benefits for investments in economically distressed communities and gives the potential to support housing development initiatives.
State-level Initiatives for Housing Labor 2024
Along with federal government, state government also make the efforts for housing labor 2024 and reduce the affordable housing issues. Here is the breakdown of state-level efforts for affordable housing
West
Colorado
In Colorado, the state government provide the affordable housing funds. They grant funds and loans for affordable housing developments or for other welfare projects like public transportation and job centres.
California
- The efforts make to empower people to invest in affordable housing development.
- It also makes efforts to lower the vote threshold to support housing projects.
Northeast
Massachusetts
- In northeast, housing choice bill are enable in 2023. It provides incentives to developers to build affordable housing
New York
- Through the Housing Trust Fund Corporation in New York, people can get loans and grants for affordable housing projects, including welfare programs towards the workforce sections.
Midwest
Illinois
- Under the Affordable Housing Act, development incentives and tax credits are allotted to housing projects.
Minnesota
- Through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, there are many programs started by the state government. By these programs, the loans, grants and tax credits are given to eligible workers, including affordable housing.
South
Texas
- In Texas, the state government provide benefits to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. It provides funding and technical assistance to people
Georgia
- In Georgia, many programs are started at the state-level efforts. The eligible workers can get Tax credits and other incentives to support the development of affordable rental housing.
Industry-Specific Programs in Affordable Housing Initiative 2024
Along with federal and state initiatives, there are many industry-specific programs start to address the housing needs of workers. Here are the industry-specific programs start
Hospitality
- Hospitality Industry Diversity Institute- It gives grants and resources to hotel owners and helps them provide housing options to their employees.
- Hotel employee housing toolkit- It gives guidance on financing options, proper studies, and the development of best practices.
- HIDI Grant program- It gives financial assistance to hotels that make their efforts in housing projects
Agriculture
- Agricultural Housing Coalition- This non-profit organization suggests housing development for farmworkers and other workers. It provides technical assistance and resources for affordable housing projects.
- Farmworker housing grant program- This program is starts by US government, to give grants and affordable housing to seasonal and migrant farmworkers.
Education
- Teaching loan forgiveness program- This program gives loan forgiveness to teachers who commit to work in high-need schools and helps them with affordable housing.
- Teaching Housing Initiative- It was launched by the National Low-income Housing Coalition and the National Education Association. This effort provides advocacy and resources to increase affordable housing for educators.
Healthcare
- Nursing Housing Assistance Coalition: It is a non-profit organization that helps workers reduce their financial burden and get affordable housing through resource sharing and scholarships
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC): This effort gives scholarship opportunities and loan repayment to healthcare experts who work in the welfare sector and promotes people’s access to affordable housing
