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The Evolution of Housing Data in the United States, Part 2: The Rise of Modern Housing Data
The first national-level survey of the nation’s housing stock occurred in 1940. Conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Census of Housing included data on the number of dwelling units, rooms in a home, plumbing facilities, homeownership, tenure, and monthly rent or home value, depending on whether the home was rented or owned. In 1973, HUD began sponsoring the Annual Housing Survey, which later became the American Housing Survey (AHS). Today, the AHS, HUD administrative data, and private-sector data together create a rich and useful picture of housing conditions that helps inform policymakers’ and practitioners’ decisions nationwide.

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IN PRACTICE

Creating Housing for Individuals Living With Disabilities in Rhode Island
In the island community of Jamestown, Rhode Island, development partners SWAP, Inc., and Looking Upwards turned a derelict commercial building into 12 housing units, known as 2 Hammett Court. All units are income-restricted, with half renting to households earning up to 80 percent of the area median income and half set aside for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). SWAP views 2 Hammett Court as a pilot for future projects that combine housing for individuals living with IDDs alongside units for general population residents.

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