Urban Wire

Many People are Behind on Rent. How Much Do They Owe?

Estimates of back rent owed by early 2021 range from $8.4 billion to $52.6 billion.

Protesters hold "abolish rent" and "rent relief" signs

Three Principles to Equitably and Efficiently Implement New COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance

$25 billion is not nearly enough to cover all renters’ needs and keep them protected from housing instability and eviction. That’s why effectively targeting this funding will be critical.

Housing and Housing Finance

Evictions Are on Pause, but Many Renters Still Can’t Pay

Renters in every state still need additional rental assistance, even after receiving unemployment benefits.

Housing and Housing Finance

To Stay Stably Housed, Renters Need $16 Billion per Month in Housing Support during the COVID-19 Crisis

New data show how much it would take to alleviate cost burden for renters when COVID-19 relief expires.

Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Why Hospitals and Health Systems Are Becoming Impact Investors

Kaiser Permanente recently announced an investment of $200 million to address the affordable housing crisis.

Housing and Housing Finance

Three Ways Hospitals and Health Systems Can Improve How They Invest in Affordable Housing

Hospitals and health systems are acknowledging the importance of stable housing on health outcomes.

Taxes and Budget

Why evidence-based policymaking should be on every new governor’s to-do list

Evidence-based policymaking can help leaders meet policy goals by focusing public funding on programs that work and fostering deeper understanding of constituents’ needs.