Market Rate
Welcome to the housing section of the new AAHSA.org site. If you cannot find information you need or want to suggest new features, please email Colleen Bloom at cbloom@aahsa.org.
Whether stand-alone or part of a continuum, housing providers need to keep current on the latest federal fair housing requirements, market research, operational best practices, demographics and more. Here are a number of resources to assist you in your efforts to stay on top of a range of issues. If there is something you need and can't find, let us know - we're here for you!
Smoke Free Housing: Establishing Smoke-Free Environments Across the Continuum
Jan. 29, 2007
Novogradac Affordable Housing Resource Center
Oct. 27, 2006
Comprehensive info and links regarding tax credits, including state allocating agencies,
state plans and a rent & income limit calculator.
Paycheck to Paycheck – Housing Costs and Workforce Implications
Posted: October 23, 2006
When considering workforce recruitment/retention policies, the cost of housing relative to salaries can play
a major role. Find out about local/regional housing costs and affordability in your specific area using
this interactive database.
State of the Nations Senior Housing
Harvard/Joint Center for Housing Studies annual study on housing affordability and current key cost pressures.
Fair Housing FIRST
HUD sponsored initiative designed to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements.
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
UFAS gives the accepted dimensions for retrofit and construction standards for purposes of accessibility. Turning radius, rise and run on ramps, etc.
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
ADAAG supplements UFAS unit and structure specific requirements for accessibility by addressing places of public accommodation and commercial facilities in the private sector.
HUD FHEO Webpage on Disabilities
Find answers to frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law.
Last Updated : 1/29/2007 5:53:12 PM