Rental Housing: Information on Low-Income Veterans' Housing Conditions and Participation in HUD's Programs: Report to Congressional Committees

ISBN-10: 1428987460
ISBN-13: 9781428987463
Series: Rental Housing
Pages: 66
Language: English
Published: 2008-10
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Author: David G. Wood

Description

Veterans returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan could increase demand for affordable rental housing. Households with low incomes are eligible to receive rental assistance from HUD housing choice voucher, public housing, and project-based programs. However, because rental assistance is not an entitlement, not all who are eligible receive assistance. This report assesses: (1) the income status and demographic and housing characteristics of veteran renter households; (2) how HUD¿s rental assistance programs treat veteran status (whether a person is a veteran or not) and whether they use a veterans¿ preference; and (3) the extent to which HUD¿s rental assistance programs served veterans in FY 2005. Charts and tables.