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The Boston Globe
Vacant low-income housing nationwide
Many of the United States' poorest residents face severe shortages of affordable housing, with over 4,500 units sitting empty despite high demand. Most low-income housing programs prioritize those earning at least 50% of area median income, leaving extremely low-income households, who earn below $16,000 annually, with limited options. The existing federal programs for affordable housing are complex and underfunded, making it difficult for the most vulnerable to access or afford housing, leading some to choose market-rate apartments with fewer restrictions. This situation results in high vacancy rates for affordable units and growing hardship among those seeking affordable homes.
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