Through the Roof

Renters have experienced a dramatic shift in housing cost burdens over the past several decades, as rents continue to rise and income levels do not keep pace. This Policy Brief details a local housing policy solutions framework and recommendations for local policymakers to consider when navigating the housing affordability crisis.

This Policy Brief is a condensed version of Through the Roof: What Communities Can Do About the High Cost of Rental Housing in America, a Policy Focus Report by Ingrid Gould Ellen, Jeffrey Lubell, and Mark A. Willis.