Stable, affordable housing is essential for children — and for Summit County’s future. Providing families a safe, affordable, and stable place to live allows children and families to thrive. Research across public health, education, and economics shows that affordable and stable housing reduces toxic stress, improves physical and mental health, provides better educational outcomes, and creates economic stability and opportunities that last a lifetime.
Affordable housing programs often use AMI as a tool to establish rental rates and sale prices. AMI stands for area median income, and is calculated from data collected by the Census Department in the American Community Survey.
Gives definitions for common housing terms and policies that affect affordability. Creates a baseline of understanding for local residents to engage with housing policy and community planning.
Summit County Housing Authority has a mission to address housing affordability. Availability, cost, and quality of housing have an indisputable effect on the quality of life one can enjoy. This article from a housing authority board member explores the benefits of safe, affordable housing and the systemic problems of housing insecurity.