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How Public Housing could be different



"Shallow rent subsidies" could prevent homelessness

The housing voucher process could streamlined and faster

A Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) could assist with homelessness and affordable housing

Finding and obtaining available affordable housing could be easier

Domestic abuse survivors could access permanent housing more easily / faster

Hotel/motel, apartments, tiny homes, vacation rentals, homes, and college dormitories could be converted to homeless/public/affordable housing

Fathers could be engaged more in U.S. social policy

Background checks could prevent housing for formerly incarcerated people

Public housing could be affordable, diverse, and well-maintained

Cities/towns could develop a city rent escrow account program, grade rental properties, create a tenants union, have training on healthy housing, and reward good landlords

Tenants could have easier access to legal help, right to legal counsel, and/or housing assistance

A two-generation / intergenerational care / whole family approach could be used in social services

A housing voucher program could aid poverty

HUD could better inspect and maintain public housing

Digital vans could bring wifi access and computers to low-income or rural areas

U.S. children could be required to be tested for lead

Moving to better neighborhoods could positively affect poor families

Government agencies, schools, hospitals, police, universities, foundations, prisons, workplaces, elections, judiciary systems, and nonprofits could collect, publicize, and use citizen feedback

Tiny homes in backyards could house the homeless

Section 8 vouchers could be expanded and cities could permit more building to create more affordable housing

Public housing recipients could be required to work, do community service, or participate in job training programs

All public housing could be offered through portable rental vouchers