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43% of all households in federal housing are seniors and
people with disabilities. Source: Public Housing Data Book, HUD Office
of Policy Development and Research.
For 60% of the households in public housing, the main source of income is not public
assistance. Source: Public Housing Data Book, HUD Office
of Policy Development and Research.
40% of residents stay in public housing less than 3 years. Source: Public Housing Data Book, HUD Office
of Policy Development and Research.
The gap between rich and poor is the largest in 50 years. Source: HUD Secretary Cuomo’s 1997
speech to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
In 1970, poor people spent 30% of their income on housing. In 1995, poor people spent
58%. Source: 1995 American Housing Survey.
– from Housing Matters, a publication of the Public Housing Residents' National Organizing Campaign |
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