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PRRAC’s fair housing work encompasses implementation of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing mandate, as well as research and advocacy to expand opportunity in federal housing programs at HUD, the Treasury Department, and state housing finance agencies. We also provide technical assistance to local housing agencies and advocates on AFFH, housing mobility, and local reform of the Housing Choice Voucher program.

 

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Public or Community Control of Rental Housing Policy Brief No. 2: Using Eminent Domain to Acquire Private Rental Housing – Recent Examples (PRRAC, October 2020)

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The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) in Washington State has used eminent domain as part of its affordable housing strategy. Under Washington State law, public housing authorities are authorized to use eminent domain to acquire housing projects within their area of operation.[1] KCHA has used the threat of eminent domain to encourage owners to sell affordable multifamily … [Read more...] about Public or Community Control of Rental Housing Policy Brief No. 2: Using Eminent Domain to Acquire Private Rental Housing – Recent Examples (PRRAC, October 2020)

Public or Community Control of Rental Housing Policy Brief No. 1: Right of First Refusal – Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Acts (PRRAC, October 2020)

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The District of Columbia’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) was enacted in 1980 and is designed to help tenants stay in their homes if an owner decides to sell their rental property. Under TOPA, tenants in multi-family buildings with 5 or more units have the right of first refusal. Under this provision, the owner of a rental property must offer tenants the option to … [Read more...] about Public or Community Control of Rental Housing Policy Brief No. 1: Right of First Refusal – Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Acts (PRRAC, October 2020)

How to Advocate for Higher Voucher Caps with your Local Housing Authority (PRRAC, October 2020)

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Basics of Section 8 Housing Vouchers The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is the major rental assistance program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Those eligible for the program find their own housing, so long as the unit meets the program’s standards and the … [Read more...] about How to Advocate for Higher Voucher Caps with your Local Housing Authority (PRRAC, October 2020)

The Future of Fair Housing: Featuring Prof. john a. powell in Conversation with Prof. Anika Singh Lemar (Video)

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Check out these interesting excerpts from our wide-ranging summer interview with john a. powell, moderated by Anika Singh Lemar in cooperation with the Open Communities Alliance. Prof. john a. powell in Conversation with Prof. Anika Singh Lemar Reflects on Targeted Universalism Profs. john a. powell and Anika Singh Lemar Discuss Emerging Opportunities to … [Read more...] about The Future of Fair Housing: Featuring Prof. john a. powell in Conversation with Prof. Anika Singh Lemar (Video)

Guidance for Successful Implementation of Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Choice-Mobility (PRRAC, August 2020)

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A PRRAC Policy Brief (August 2020). Excerpt: "This guidance highlights recommended practices for public housing agencies (PHAs) and project owners participating in the First Component of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) to help ensure successful implementation of the “Choice-Mobility” option. Choice mobility rights provide residents with the option to obtain a … [Read more...] about Guidance for Successful Implementation of Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Choice-Mobility (PRRAC, August 2020)