MO For Safe Housing

Housing is the first rung on the ladder to economic opportunity and that a person’s access to opportunity is intrinsically linked with that of the community where they live. ow.ly/xZ5m50wtBs2

U.S. Has Lost 4 Million Low-Cost Rental Homes Since 1990 ow.ly/2phX50wstXB

Stable, Affordable Homes are Critical For Baby and Toddler Development ow.ly/ONxD50weQSn

How state and local governments are responding to the affordability crisis ow.ly/sT2Y50w6Uwx

Missourians needs #LIHTC reinstated now more than ever before! Join our cause today!

Researchers have found that there are almost 196,000 low-income households in Missouri, but there are just under 83,000 affordable rental homes. ow.ly/mbWn50w34nj

The lack of affordable housing is a big problem in Branson. Studies show there isn’t enough for people who need it. ky3.com/content/news/P…

Prairie Fire co-founder Kelley Hrabe said half of the renters in Kansas City make less than $40,000 a year and he wants to cater to that market kshb.com/news/local-new…

The City of Columbia plans to spend more than $5 million on affordable housing from 2020 to 2024 komu.com/news/housing-o…

One of the nation’s most expensive states to live in is making more tax credits and bonds available for housing construction and renovation, with an emphasis on affordable rental housing. ow.ly/x8C250vVCBD

Climate change is reducing the supply of affordable housing across the country usatoday.com/story/money/20…

Do you have questions about the Missouri Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program? Our FAQ guide is here to help: moworkforcehousing.com/faq

Children who experience pre-natal homelessness are 20% more likely to be hospitalized after birth, and children who experience post-natal homelessness as an infant or toddler are 22% more likely to be hospitalized. All children deserve safe homes!

Affordable homes can help children climb the economic ladder as adults. Children of families who used housing subsidies to access affordable homes, such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits, were more likely to attend college and earn more as adults.

Harvard Report Shows Strong Housing Market, But Low-Income Renters Continue to Struggle ow.ly/rg9s50uMEly

“My priority is adequate housing, because it creates more jobs,” White said. “You have to stabilize the housing aspect of it in order to make Martin Luther King a thriving corridor.” ow.ly/MyVp50vGU1V

Tell your elected officials- we need affordable housing NOW! Reinstate the Low Income Housing Tax Credit IMMEDIATELY! #LIHTC #moleg #affordablehousing

Low-rent housing has shrunk by approximately 4 million units in the last 8 years, nearly 20%.

48% of extremely low-income renter households are seniors or disabled. SHARE if you believe everyone deserves a safe home, regardless of physical ability!

The vast majority of individuals and families in need of housing assistance are seniors, people with disabilities, caretakers for people with disabilities or very young children. Missouri's hard working citizens deserve better!