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Housing Identified as a Primary Health Impact NCHFA

WebContributing to the growing body of research on social determinants of health, a study from the Urban Institute examined the impacts of material hardships (specifically, …

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Study Finds Home Ownership Protects Health NCHFA

WebA wealth of research shows that housing quality and stability significantly impact child development and educational attainment—particularly home ownership, …

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Research Grows Linking Housing Insecurity and Childhood Well …

WebA large body of research already exists confirming the expected – children living in affordable and stable housing are more likely to have better outcomes in life, …

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Community Living Programs NCHFA

WebThe Targeting Program is a partnership between NC Housing Finance Agency and NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS)to provide access to …

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National Initiative Links Affordable Housing with Health Outcomes

WebIn August, NeighborWorks America and Enterprise launched the Health Outcomes Demonstration Project which shows the impact of affordable housing and …

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Housing Cost Burden Linked to Greater Food Insecurity and Child …

WebA newly released study by County Health Rankings & Roadmaps finds that households who are severely cost-burdened (spend 50% or more of their income on …

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Support Affordable Housing with Financial Literacy NCHFA

WebA critical intersection exists between financial literacy and affordable housing. While affordable housing can serve as a foundation for building strong financial health, …

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING BENEFITS HEALTH

WebAffordable housing reduces exposure to health problems often associated with older, poorly-maintained housing such as allergens, neurotoxins lead-based paint, mold and …

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Nearly One Million Low-Income North Carolinians Live in …

WebOf the 4.18 million households living in North Carolina, 1.58 million are considered low-income, earning less than 80% of area median income according to …

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Who is Experiencing Housing Cost Burden in North Carolina

WebWhile housing unaffordability is experienced by individuals of all races and ethnicities in North Carolina, Black and Hispanic North Carolinians are especially likely to …

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Don’t Miss This Year’s Housing Conference NCHFA

WebDon’t Miss This Year’s Housing Conference. August 3, 2021. Scott Farmer. In the past year, COVID-19 has illuminated not only the direct impact of housing …

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The HealthCotSavings ofQualityAffordable Housing

WebA pilot program in Connecticut. provided injury-prevention services and modifications for households with seniors 70 and older who had recently reported a fall. At a median cost …

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Benefits of Housing

Webwww.HousingBuildsNC.com. 1-800-393-0988 or 919-877-5700. J. Adam Abram, Chair. Scott Farmer, Executive Director. A self-supporting public agency. HEALTH

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING BENEFITS HEALTH

WebLowers exposure to health threats Families lacking affordable housing options often live in unsafe and unhealthy housing conditions. Well-constructed

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The Impact of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit in North …

Webincome on rent) spend 38% less on food and 70% less on healthcare than their low-income counterparts who live in housing that is is affordable to them.i The Housing Credit’s …

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Urgent Home Repair: Quality of Life and Cost Impacts

WebThe considerable quality of life improvements and Medicaid/Medicare cost savings that can be achieved for relatively low per-unit investment make the Urgent Repair Program one …

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North Carolina 2022 Annual Action Plan

WebThe North Carolina 2022 Annual Action Plan (AAP) is the second for the 2021-2025 NC Consolidated Plan. As part of the strategies and goals in the 2022 AAP, NC continues to …

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Targeting Program Manual

WebGenerally, Targeting Program guidelines require all Housing Credit developments and bond deals to target 10% of the total number of units (including …

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Historically Redlined Neighborhoods Experience Worse Heat

WebAccording to a report published in 2019, North Carolina can expect to see 45 days per year on average with a heat index above 100 compared to the eight days it has …

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