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Federal Rental Assistance & Affordability Topic of White Paper From CRS
August 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12824) by housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty.

Here are excerpts:

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Federal Rental Assistance and Affordability

Housing is generally considered affordable if it costs a household no more than 30% of their income; households who pay more are considered cost-burdened. About half of U.S. renters are cost-burdened and the lo . . .

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