Yes, and a good way to do it is give tax breaks to businesses and withhold federal subsidies from companies that fail to get in line. This sounds like big government because it is, the federal …Read MoreYes, and a good way to do it is give tax breaks to businesses and withhold federal subsidies from companies that fail to get in line. This sounds like big government because it is, the federal government can be wielded as a force for good and that applies here.Read Less
I think this is the best solution we can make for issues such as these. One of the biggest issues of affordable housing is the fact that many companies are overpricing either rent or even basic …Read MoreI think this is the best solution we can make for issues such as these. One of the biggest issues of affordable housing is the fact that many companies are overpricing either rent or even basic necessities. So by incentivizing them, it can help to compensate for those needs. For example, maybe an incentive could be to help pay for air conditioning or heating, therefore tenants would pay less for those needs. While the amount to give would still be a loaded question, I believe it’s a good idea for governments to incentivize companies to help develop affordable housing.Read Less
There are a lot of vacant houses in the US, and the problem is prices, not availability. I think subsidies would be a huge help in making the already available housing accessible to those who need it.
Housing has become harder for people to obtain and maintain through people buying houses to make airbnbs, housing pricing skyrocketing, and housing problems. If companies are incentivize to make it …Read MoreHousing has become harder for people to obtain and maintain through people buying houses to make airbnbs, housing pricing skyrocketing, and housing problems. If companies are incentivize to make it more affordable and more options then it can become easier for people to own a home. It will allow for people to be more stable, have a place to return to, and feel secure with a place that is their’s when owning a home.Read Less
Yes, and a good way to do it is give tax breaks to businesses and withhold federal subsidies from companies that fail to get in line. This sounds like big government because it is, the federal …Read MoreYes, and a good way to do it is give tax breaks to businesses and withhold federal subsidies from companies that fail to get in line. This sounds like big government because it is, the federal government can be wielded as a force for good and that applies here. Read Less
Yes, especially nowadays with the housing market going insane, affordable housing solutions are a great idea.
I think this is the best solution we can make for issues such as these. One of the biggest issues of affordable housing is the fact that many companies are overpricing either rent or even basic …Read MoreI think this is the best solution we can make for issues such as these. One of the biggest issues of affordable housing is the fact that many companies are overpricing either rent or even basic necessities. So by incentivizing them, it can help to compensate for those needs. For example, maybe an incentive could be to help pay for air conditioning or heating, therefore tenants would pay less for those needs. While the amount to give would still be a loaded question, I believe it’s a good idea for governments to incentivize companies to help develop affordable housing. Read Less
There are a lot of vacant houses in the US, and the problem is prices, not availability. I think subsidies would be a huge help in making the already available housing accessible to those who need it.
Housing has become harder for people to obtain and maintain through people buying houses to make airbnbs, housing pricing skyrocketing, and housing problems. If companies are incentivize to make it …Read MoreHousing has become harder for people to obtain and maintain through people buying houses to make airbnbs, housing pricing skyrocketing, and housing problems. If companies are incentivize to make it more affordable and more options then it can become easier for people to own a home. It will allow for people to be more stable, have a place to return to, and feel secure with a place that is their’s when owning a home. Read Less