Investments in housing affordability and sustainability have the potential to promote economic mobility, create new job opportunities, improve public health outcomes, and advance our long-term resilience to the impacts of climate change. While many state and local governments intend to allocate ARP funds to this priority area, each faces a unique landscape and set of barriers that must be addressed through thoughtful policy design.

Depending on the specific challenges a jurisdiction faces, funds might be the most impactful if spent on expanding the supply of affordable housing units, upgrading the quality of existing units, ensuring that residents living in affordable housing have access to transit and economic opportunity, or ensuring equitable access and affordability.

Policy Playbooks: Building Healthy, Thriving Communities