A Renter’s Tax Credit: Improving Affordability through the Tax Code
Author: Carolina Reid One of the first papers we published at the Terner Center, in November 2016, was an analysis of the costs and benefits of a federal renter’s tax credit. We see incredible potential in using the tax code to address rental cost burdens, one that remains largely untapped by state and federal policymakers. In 2025, federal lawmakers will have a window to change this, as key provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs…
Getting Vouchers to Households in Need: Learning from Hawaii’s Lease-in-Place Preference
Author: Christi Economy Introduction The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is one of the country’s most powerful tools for keeping…
How much can new housing contribute to state climate action?
Author: Zack Subin Because solutions to the climate crisis are both urgent and unprecedented in scale, climate policy researchers routinely…
Opening the Door to Social Housing in the US: Learning from the Italian Model
Author: Ben Metcalf International models…
Annual Report 2023-2024
We are pleased to share our 2024 annual report. Inside, you’ll find highlights from our work throughout the year, including…
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