College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
3-2025
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Andy Pollin, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
California currently has a shortage of affordable housing, and Housing Choice Vouchers, also known as Section 8 housing, are one state funded solution to it. However, even once those in need of affordable housing are approved for vouchers they can have trouble finding suitable housing at a fair market price due to stigmas associated with voucher renters. This project investigates whether developers and property managers can actually use the voucher programs to their advantage to make a profit, or if that stigma is warranted. Developers can design their units in a way that appeals to these renters, and then accept them as renters rather than rejecting them like many other properties do. This project uses a case study of a proposed development to provide a basis to examine the pros, cons, and possible uses of this development strategy.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/835
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