COVID-19 Resources Newsletter Signup Need Housing Help? ABOUT US HOW TO HELP REPORTS & TOOLS NEWS & STORIES CONTACT Search SEARCH Current Program Areas Highlights From Our Core Program Areas Increasing Supply + EXPAND ALL Building Equity in Small Multifamily Ownership Building a Diverse Set of Housing Choices Preserving Affordable Housing Equipping Cities to Adopt Strong Housing Policies Flattening the Cost of Development Expanding Opportunities + EXPAND ALL Preventing Eviction Improving Housing Quality Supporting Evidence-Based Tenant Selection Practices Expanding Access for Households with Rental Subsidies Activating Housing Champions + EXPAND ALL Elevating Housing as Critical Infrastructure Positioning the Housing Community to Seize the Moment in Time Subscribe SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Home Contact Us Linkedin Twitter Facebook 310 4th Ave. South | Suite 9000 | Minneapolis, MN 55415 | Directions & Parking

COVID-19 Resources Newsletter Signup Need Housing Help? ABOUT US HOW TO HELP REPORTS & TOOLS NEWS & STORIES CONTACT Search SEARCH How to Help What roles do you play in our community? POLICY MAKER HOUSING ADVOCATE ENGAGED CITIZEN & NEIGHBOR HOUSING PROVIDER BUSINESS LEADER & EMPLOYER What can a policy maker do to help? Underscore housing as core to your policy making. Value all voices in your housing discussions: developers, tenants, communities, and advocates. Adopt an integrated approach to policy making, keeping affordability, education, health, and transportation in mind when addressing housing. Consider policy changes that incentivize development at affordable price points and broaden housing options. Learn about the economic consequences of the housing shortage. Facilitate building Accessory Dwelling Units. Learn more about Inclusionary Zoning. Prioritize affordable housing when disposing of publicly-owned lands. Explore more policy ideas in the Housing Counts Policy Toolbox. Make targeted investments to existing affordably-priced housing units to secure long-term affordability. Offer property tax relief for rental properties that commit to long-term affordability through programs such as 4d. Help property owners undertake energy efficiency upgrades in order to reduce renters’ utility expenses. Engage business leaders in solutions. Business leaders know the housing shortage is impacting their employees. Many are looking for a way to help and may have creative ideas for new solutions. Encourage employers to commit to affordable homes for their workers. Act regionally. Affordability isn’t limited to one community. Collaborate with neighboring policy makers to ensure local policies advance affordability across the region. Read an example of a collaborative regional approach. Subscribe SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Home Contact Us Linkedin Twitter Facebook 310 4th Ave. South | Suite 9000 | Minneapolis, MN 55415 | Directions & Parking