that expired from May 31, 1997 to January 1, 1999 in California, this report empirically examines the characteristics of renewal (continuation) versus opt-out (discontinuation) projects and explores where vouchered-out families from two properties in Sacramento County found replacement housing. The...
Keywords: California; cities; low-income housing; accessory dwellings; granny flats; in-law units 1. Introduction In 1982, California mandated accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as suitable housing for seniors, college students, and low-income households [1]. ADUs (also known as granny flats, in-...
The majority of low-income families — 62 percent — spent more than one-third of their earnings on housing, surpassing a common guideline for what is considered affordable. By some census surveys, child-care costs consume close to another one-fifth. Paychecks for low-income families are shrin...