ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the book broadens its focus from federal housing programs to programs designed and administered by state and local governments, often with the close collaboration of nonprofit organizations. The chapter discusses how states and localities utilize federal block grants (especially CDBG and HOME) and tax-exempt bond financing for housing and how they are increasingly using housing trust funds and inclusionary zoning to fund the development of affordable housing. The chapter also reviews recent state and local initiatives to produce and preserve affordable housing, including bond issues, rent regulation, relaxation of zoning and other land-use restrictions. The chapter also summarizes the role of community development corporations and other nonprofit organizations as partners to state and local government in delivering housing assistance.
