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How magnet schools might collaborate across housing and transportation agencies to enhance school diversity efforts (April 2024)

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The federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program1 (MSAP) offers multi-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) seeking to create, expand, or improve magnet programs that foster racial and socioeconomic integration. Magnet schools employ a variety of methods in order to enroll a diverse student body, such as targeted outreach, free and accessible transportation, encouraging … [Read more...] about How magnet schools might collaborate across housing and transportation agencies to enhance school diversity efforts (April 2024)

Advocates’ Guide To Mandatory Implementation Of SAFMRS

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Link to original document pdf What are Small Area Fair Market Rents? Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) are the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) calculation of fair market rents by zip code. Traditionally, HUD set one fair market rent (FMR) for a large geographic region, resulting in a subsidy level that often does not match local rents. HUD's use of … [Read more...] about Advocates’ Guide To Mandatory Implementation Of SAFMRS

Advocates’ Guide To Voluntary Adoption Of Small Area FMRS (February 2024)

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Link to the original pdf document What are Small Area Fair Market Rents? Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) are the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) calculation of fair market rents for zip codes. Normally, HUD sets one fair market rent (FMR) for a large geographic region, resulting in a subsidy level that often does not match local rents. HUD's use of … [Read more...] about Advocates’ Guide To Voluntary Adoption Of Small Area FMRS (February 2024)

What can the Treasury Department do to expand public and community ownership of rental housing? (December 2023)

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Philip Tegeler and Audrey Lynn Martin1 Introduction The United States is experiencing a housing crisis as Americans face a shortage of affordable housing supply and rapidly increasing housing costs. Far too many individuals and families across the country face housing insecurity, homelessness, and unsustainable rental burdens. In response to these challenges, a national … [Read more...] about What can the Treasury Department do to expand public and community ownership of rental housing? (December 2023)