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Policy Brief 2023: Who Can Afford to Rent in California’s Many Regions?

This 2023 policy brief investigates the income required to afford rent across California and the cost burden experienced by households in different income groups. The analysis provides insights indicating the need for state and local leaders to continue to prioritize scarce affordable housing resources for Californians at the lowest income Read More


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Policy Brief 2022: Who Can Afford to Rent in California’s Many Regions?

This 2022 policy brief investigates the income required to afford rent across California and to better understand the cost burden experienced by households in different income groups. The analysis provides insights into whether state resources should be prioritized to provide assistance to “missing middle” households, and if so, where. View Read More


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Policy Brief 2021: Who Can Afford to Rent in California’s Many Regions?

This 2021 policy brief investigates the income required to afford rent across California and to better understand the cost burden experienced by households in different income groups. The analysis provides insights into whether state resources should be prioritized to provide assistance to “missing middle” households, and if so, where. View Read More


Who Can Afford to Rent

Policy Brief 2019: Who Can Afford to Rent in California’s Many Regions?

This 2019 policy brief investigates the income required to afford rent across California and to better understand the cost burden experienced by households in different income groups. The analysis provides insights into whether state resources should be prioritized to provide assistance to “missing middle” households, and if so, where.