Housing Policy in the United States

The fourth edition of Housing Policy in the United States provides a comprehensive overview of the field, with new data, analysis, and a comparative focus. It discusses state and local activity to produce and preserve affordable housing, the impact of reduced financial incentives, and the state of fair housing programs. It also examines U.S. housing policy in an international context.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 402 pages
\n Publication date: 29 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
\n

The fourth edition of Housing Policy in the United States, a cornerstone in the field, has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a comprehensive and insightful examination of the complex landscape of housing policy. This landmark volume offers a broad overview that synthesizes a wide range of material, highlighting the significant problems, concepts, programs, and debates that define the aims, challenges, and milestones within and involving housing policy.

In this edition, expanded discussion focuses on state and local initiatives to produce and preserve affordable housing, examining the impact and implications of reduced financial incentives for homeowners. Other notable features of this new edition include:

• An analysis of the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on housing-related tax expenditures, shedding light on the potential changes in government spending and policy implications.
• A review of the state of fair housing programs in the wake of the Trump Administration's rollback of several key programs and policies, assessing the challenges and opportunities for promoting equal access to housing.
• A cross-examination of U.S. housing policy and conditions in an international context, exploring how the country's housing policies compare and contrast with those in other countries.

Featuring the latest available data on housing patterns and conditions, this edition serves as an excellent companion for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in urban studies, urban planning, sociology, and social policy, as well as housing policy. It provides students with a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field, equipping them with the tools they need to address the complex challenges and opportunities facing housing policy today.

\n Weight: 784g\n
Dimension: 177 x 250 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367563912\n
Edition number: 4 New edition\n