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Problem Summary
The Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program funds are allocated by the state of Texas. Data shows the current allocation formula groups all subsidized housing in a few low-income housing tracks. This contributes to concentrated pockets of poverty in urban areas.
Proposed Solution
Restructure the state's "Qualified Allocation Plan" in incentivize a smoother geographical allocation of affordable housing
Additional Links
Wikipedia Entry on LIHTC
The Poverty Concentration Implications of Housing Subsidies