Understanding Public & Affordable Housing
Public housing refers to low-priced homes that are available near the city. Because housing in urban areas tends to be more expensive, government housing provides inexpensive rent in proximity to major cities. This allows tenants to live near their jobs instead of moving away in search of cheaper housing. In many cases, public and affordable housing can contribute to low unemployment rates and a thriving economy.
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Since the 19th century, the government has been heavily involved with housing projects in the United States. During the beginning stages of public housing, low-income apartment buildings were built in one area instead of being dispersed within other housing communities. This caused an increase in poverty in a very concentrated area.
In the last 50 years, the government has rebuilt certain housing communities in order to replace them with higher construction standards. The government made sure to place them among other communities instead of in one concentrated area. This allows members of society from every income level to live and prosper together.
How Our Team Can Help You
Our SPGG attorneys are experts in legal matters concerning public and affordable housing. We have worked extensively with housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, developers, contractors, and more.
New laws and codes are introduced to public housing often. We stay current on the changes and the knowledge necessary to fight your case.
We not only have extensive knowledge concerning housing laws but we have years of experience in:
- Public Housing
- Nonprofit Housing
- New Markets Tax Credit Development
- Federally-Assisted Housing and Community Development Programs
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Development
- Dispute Resolution, 2530 Clearance, Partial Payments of Claims, and Prepayment Lockouts
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