What is House America?

What is happening? Oakland, CA is promising to house 1500 homeless, build 132 new units of permanent affordable housing all within 16 months. Oakland will receive $11.3 Million in American Rescue Plan federal stimulus to accomplish its goal.

Why is this important? It is part of House America, a federal initiative with a goal to house at least 100,000 households and add at least 20,000 new units of affordable housing by Sept. 30, 2022. 

How will this be important? Most major cities are looking for homeless and affordable housing solutions. This is one to learn from or adopt certain portions thereof.

San Francisco Chronicle via Governing | Oakland Pledges 132 New Affordable Housing Units in 16 Months