Housing’s Impact on the Economy. Submitted to the Millennial Housing Commission / National Association of Home Builders – Washington, DC: NAHB, 2001. Excerpt on property values states, “Contrary to popular perceptions, multifamily projects do not have an adverse impact on surrounding property values. Data from the AHS provide the evidence.” Housing’s Impact on the Economy

Impacts of Low-Income Housing on Neighboring Properties (Harvard University – Joint Center for Housing Studies, Mar. 2007). Evidence suggest that the neighborhood impacts of subsidized, rental housing will differ depending on where it is built, the scale of the development, the characteristics of its tenants, and the nature of ownership and management. This paper concludes with lessons for policymakers about the types of subsidized rental housing investments most likely to generate positive spillovers to the surrounding community. [PDF document] NAR Impacts of Low Income Housing

Renovate, Repair and Painting Rule (2009-HUD)

Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools (2009) (Booklet)