Learn About Affordable Housing
Stable, affordable homes and strong futures build vibrant communities. Learn about affordable housing, its impact and how you can help.
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Who lives in affordable housing?
People earning 60% or less of the area median income are considered low income and can apply for an affordable housing unit. At CommonBond, applicants must also meet strict requirements on criminal history and credit history. Read stories of CommonBond residents. |
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What is affordable housing?
Affordable housing communities are townhomes and apartments that offer below market rate rents for people who earn low incomes. There are many different people who need affordable housing and therefore there are a variety of types of affordable homes.Check out our glossary for more housing terms. |
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What are Advantage Services?
CommonBond's housing with services model helps build stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities. Our free, on-site services to residents include academic and social programs for youth, individual counseling and referrals by social service staff, and career development services. Follow this link for more information. |
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Where is affordable housing?
People are in need of affordable housing in nearly all communities: rural, suburban and urban, wealthy and low income. Explore our interactive map: chances are, there's affordable housing community in your neighborhood.
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Why build affordable housing and services?
When community members can't afford housing, both the individual and the community suffer. Safe, affordable housing can improve economic stability, children's education and safety for everyone in the community. Learn about the community impact of affordable homes | | 