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The affordable housing sector in the US is currently facing a significant crisis, particularly in high-cost areas like Cape Cod. Rising housing costs, limited supply, and stagnant wages are making it increasingly difficult for low and middle-income individuals and families to find suitable housing. Organizations are focused on advocacy, resource navigation, and developing diverse housing solutions to address this growing disparity. Funding remains a key challenge, necessitating reliance on grants and donations.
Total Assets Under Management (AUM)
Number of affordable housing units in United States
~Estimates vary widely, but the National Low Income Housing Coalition reported a shortage of 7 million affordable homes for renters with extremely low incomes in 2023.
(Declining CAGR)
- Housing supply has not kept pace with demand.
- Construction costs and interest rates are rising.
- Zoning regulations often restrict development of diverse housing types.
Total Addressable Market
Not readily available
Market Growth Stage
Pace of Market Growth
Emerging Technologies
Modular and Prefabricated Construction
Utilizing factory-built modules and components to accelerate construction, reduce costs, and improve quality of affordable housing units.
AI-powered Resource Matching Platforms
Using artificial intelligence to efficiently connect individuals and families with suitable affordable housing programs and supportive services based on their specific needs and eligibility.
Blockchain for Transparent Funding & Property Management
Implementing blockchain technology to enhance transparency and efficiency in tracking housing funds, grants, and property management, reducing fraud and administrative overhead.
Impactful Policy Frameworks
Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) - Proposed Changes (ongoing)
While not a new policy, the Biden-Harris administration has proposed expanding access and streamlining the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) to help more low-income families afford housing, including potential changes to fair market rents and payment standards.
Increased federal funding and simplified application processes could significantly expand the number of families HAC can assist, but also require adaptation to new administrative guidelines.
Affordable Housing Tax Credits (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit - LIHTC) - Allocation Adjustments (ongoing)
State Housing Finance Agencies periodically adjust their Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, impacting how these crucial tax credits are distributed and what types of affordable housing projects are prioritized.
Changes in LIHTC QAPs can directly affect HAC's ability to secure financing for new developments, requiring strategic alignment with state priorities to maximize funding opportunities.
Zoning and Land Use Reform Initiatives (ongoing at state/local levels)
Many states and local municipalities, including those in Massachusetts, are exploring and implementing reforms to restrictive zoning and land-use regulations to encourage denser development and the construction of more diverse housing types, including affordable units.
Relaxed zoning regulations could open up new development opportunities for HAC, allowing for more diverse and cost-effective housing solutions in areas previously restricted by single-family zoning.
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