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Supply of the region’s low-cost rentals decreases over last decade
July 17, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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In the last decade, the number of rental units available for under $1,000 per month fell by 6.3 million units nationwide. 

Where is the affordable housing gap in Kansas City region?
June 26, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Data analysis explores the geography of affordable housing challenges in our region.

Affordable housing gap even wider for some households
May 1, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Data show that the Kansas City region faces an affordable housing gap of almost 64,000 units for low-income renters. MARC's housing program explores who this reality most acutely impacts, including people of color, households with young children, households with aging adults and people with disabilities. 
 

Assessing the affordable housing gap
April 4, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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A lack of nearly 64,000 affordable rental units in the Kansas City region leaves low-income households with limited options.

The history of racial discrimination in housing still impacts the Kansas City region today
March 2, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The relationship between race and housing in the United States has a long past and a lasting impact. Understanding this relationship in the Kansas City region is critical for comprehending the housing patterns we have today and planning a more equitable tomorrow.

Market conditions challenge housing affordability, but relief may be coming
November 28, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Rental and single-family housing costs and supply show early indications of a changing direction. Is this a blip or will a trend towards a more affordable market emerge?

KC Region at risk of losing its most affordable housing
November 4, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Increasing numbers of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties are eligible to leave the program. What happens next?

Two studies, one region's workforce housing challenges
October 6, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Two studies examine workforce housing challenges in the Kansas City region. Both identify the need to increase the supply of affordable, quality housing options all residents.
  

Many essential workers have limited housing options
September 16, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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New analysis shows how a shortage of affordable housing options in the Kansas City region challenges the workers our communities depend on most