LWV of New Mexico, Affordable Housing

Date of Study (month/year)

2013

Name of Submitting League

LWV of New Mexico

Title of Study (limit 80 characters)

Position on Affordable Housing

Summary of Study (limit 500 characters)

The League of Women Voters of New Mexico supports current and future efforts to increase the availability of safe, decent, and affordable housing for moderate and low income households through the following actions.

    1. Increase housing options for households in New Mexico, including but not limited to seniors, the disabled, and first-time homebuyers.

  1. Promote a variety of housing styles and types for rent and for purchase that are integrated within communities.

  2. Support strategies including public and private partnerships and grants, developmental agreements, rehabilitation, fee waivers, density bonuses, and an affordable housing trust fund and land bank.

  3. Support policies that link transportation, land use, and affordable housing.

League or Contact Email Address

president@lwvnm.org

League or Contact Phone Number

505-884-8441

URL(s) of study, position or related documents

http://www.lwvnm.org/Positions/ProgramHistory2014-09-20.pdf