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Karamzungu t1_izxpmvm wrote

Having read “Evicted” this year by Matthew Desmond, I’m curious to know how you feel about housing vouchers and their application? Or do you think a different strategy would be more suitable?

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ProfBU OP t1_izxq1zq wrote

Limited experience with vouchers. The application process is cumbersome and works against the applicant and is a turn-off for many landlords.

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Karamzungu t1_izxr3du wrote

Thanks! Sounds like another area that could use reform, then. Given your position, I’d implore you to read Desmond’s book if you haven’t.

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BananasAndPears t1_j02pqth wrote

Agreed, I grew up on section 8 housing. That system is very cumbersome, pretty intrusive and my mother didn’t have the easiest time finding housing. In many ways it’s helpful but in other ways it keeps you poor because the moment you cross a certain income amount you risk losing all assistance.

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