Expanding Affordable Housing Options

The lack of affordable housing has reached crisis levels in many parts of the country. Rent is becoming an unsustainable portion of household income, leaving families vulnerable to eviction and homelessness. Affordable housing must be a top federal priority, with policies designed to increase the supply of low-cost homes and provide rent relief.

I will push for increased federal funding for the construction and maintenance of affordable housing units. I want to see that funding focus on both urban and rural areas, ensuring that growth and revitalization are balanced and beneficial to all residents. By incentivizing the private sector and local governments to develop affordable housing projects, we can address the critical shortage that many communities in Louisiana and elsewhere face.

I will also fight for:

• Build More Affordable Housing: Significantly increase federal investment in the construction of affordable housing units through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and other federal grants. This would ensure that housing is available to low- and moderate-income families in both urban and rural areas.
• Expand Housing Vouchers: Increase funding for Section 8 vouchers, which allows low-income families to afford rent in private housing. The current demand for vouchers far outpaces availability, and expanding this program would help ensure that every qualifying family can receive assistance.
• Rent Control and Stabilization: Encourage states to adopt rent control policies that limit excessive rent increases and ensure that rents remain affordable for tenants in high-demand areas.

Expanding affordable housing and rent relief programs would reduce homelessness, improve housing stability for millions of families, and help mitigate the spiraling cost of living in urban areas.