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This tax credit wasn't meant to help with housing, but that's exactly what it's doing

  • Written by Natasha Pilkauskas, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, University of Michigan
This tax credit wasn't meant to help with housing, but that's exactly what it's doingFamilies can use their EITC to improve their housing.Colin D. Young/Shutterstock.com

As rents rise and wages stagnate, many families struggle to find affordable housing in the U.S.

This is especially true for low-income households who often spend more than half their income on rent.

The U.S. has a number of housing policies to help low-income...

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