A theoretical framework of the governance institutions of low-income housing in China

Urban Studies ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (9) ◽  
pp. 1967-1982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Deng
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Public Rental Housing ◽  
Governmental Intervention ◽  
Governance Institutions ◽  
The City ◽  
Important Form ◽  
Low Income Housing

This paper develops a theoretical framework for institutional analysis of the governance of low-income housing in the city. I focus on the provision of local public goods as a central issue for low-income housing. Factors that affect the governance structure from the efficiency perspective and the equity perspective, respectively, are explored. I argue that over-subsidisation is an important problem for income-redistribution institutions and, hence, public housing or social housing becomes an important form of governmental intervention in low-income housing. The framework is then applied to low-income housing in China. In particular, I analyse the governance structures of several major types of low-income housing including public rental housing, private low-income housing, work-unit compound and urban village.

scholarly journals Are Private Markets and Filtering a Viable Source of Low-Income Housing? Estimates from a “Repeat Income” Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 687-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart S. Rosenthal
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Income Elasticity ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
House Price ◽  
Price Inflation ◽  
Elasticity Of Demand ◽  
Income Model ◽  
Filtering Rates ◽  
Income Elasticity Of Demand ◽  
Low Income Housing

While filtering has long been considered the primary mechanism by which markets supply low-income housing, direct estimates of that process have been absent. This has contributed to doubts about the viability of markets and to misplaced policy. I fill this gap by estimating a “repeat income” model using 1985–2011 panel data. Real annual filtering rates are faster for rental housing (2.5 percent) than owner-occupied (0.5 percent), vary inversely with the income elasticity of demand and house price inflation, and are sensitive to tenure transitions as homes age. For most locations, filtering is robust which lends support for housing voucher programs. (JEL R21, R31, R38)

Demand for Rental Housing: Evidence from Slum Settlements in Delhi

Urbanisation ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-27
Author(s):  
Manish Gupta ◽  
Ruchita Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Housing Consumption ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
Housing Attributes ◽  
Good Access ◽  
Important Form

Government policies have largely focussed on ownership-based models while addressing the challenge of low-income housing in urban India. Possibilities of rental housing, which is an important form of housing for the urban poor, have not been explored meaningfully. This article estimates the demand for rental housing and its attributes in Delhi’s slums using primary survey data of tenant households. Estimates of demand for rental housing attributes reveal rent to be higher for dwellings that have a separate kitchen, bathroom, reasonably good access to water and wide approach roads. The results further show the demand for rental housing to be inelastic with respect to price (i.e., rent) and income. However, rent has a greater influence on housing consumption than income. Households prefer living closer to their workplace and value security of tenure. Policies aimed at moderating rents are likely to be more effective in enhancing housing consumption. The policy focus should be on improving infrastructure in the slums, their in situ redevelopment and ensuring security of tenure.

Can They Afford the Rent? Resident Cost Burden in Low Income Housing Tax Credit Developments

2011 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 775-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne R. Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
The United States ◽  
Tax Credit ◽  
Cost Burden ◽  
Housing Choice ◽  
Voucher Program ◽  
Housing Choice Voucher Program ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Low Income Housing

Although the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is the primary vehicle through which subsidized rental housing is developed in the United States, we know little about whether residents in LIHTC units can actually afford their rent. This article examines affordability as defined by the cost burden measure for nearly 38,000 Florida LIHTC households. Results indicate that the majority of LIHTC residents are cost burdened, and a smaller proportion are severely cost burdened. Results are presented based on race, ethnicity, and income, with separate analyses for LIHTC tenants who do not participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program and those who do. Findings indicate that Whites typically do not fare better than minorities in terms of cost burden in LIHTC developments. Further, participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program does not necessarily prevent cost burden. LIHTC residents with household incomes between 50% and 60% of area median fare best in avoiding cost burden.

Design of Housing Security Model Based on Family Lifecycle

2012 ◽  
Vol 472-475 ◽  
pp. 2111-2115
Author(s):  
Yu Ying Cui ◽  
Jin Xin Tian ◽  
Zhi Qing Li
Keyword(s):  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
Home Ownership ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
Security Model ◽  
Housing Security ◽  
Public Rental Housing ◽  
Implementation Effect ◽  
Rent Subsidy

In order to understand the demand characteristics of housing security and improve the implementation effect of security policies, the subdivided family lifecycle of low-income family housing need was analyzed by fuzzy clustering with some Harbin samples, and the characteristics of various stages of housing security need, which was meet by four modes, such as “high subsidy +cheap-rent housing”, “rent subsidy”, “home ownership subsidy+ affordable housing”, “low rent subsidy + public rental housing”. The study has positive theoretical significance and practical value on the housing security policy.

scholarly journals Determinants of Affordability in Rental Housing in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
O.O Odunjo
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Rental Housing ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
House Type ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

This study assesses the determinants of affordability in rental housing in Ogbomoso, Southwest, Nigeria. The location was borne out of the fact that the city houses Ladoke Akintola University of Technology which is a source of employment. Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, the domiciled home of the University was purposively selected for the study. Random sampling was used in selecting two hundred and thirteen households. The questionnaire and observation formed the basic instruments for data collection which were administered to respondents to collect information on socioeconomic characteristics such as; house type and condition as well as house rent. Both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were employed in the presentation of the findings; correlation analysis was used to test the relationship between households’ income and house type. The bulk of the respondents collect N11,000 – N20,000 (35.2%) indicating they are low-income workers, while the significant house type was Brazilian rooming house (40.2%). Correlation analysis shows that there is a significant relationship between house type and households’ income (p=0.030) indicating house type is a function of household income. The study suggests among others that, the income of residents should be factored into housing policies in Nigeria in determining the housing needs of people.

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