Advisory Center for Affordable Settlements & Housing

acash

Advisory Center for Affordable Settlements and Housing
ACASH

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Document TypeGeneral
Publish Date19/06/2009
AuthorTeam of Asian Development Bank
Published ByAsian Development Bank
Edited BySuneela Farooqi
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GLOBAL: LOW INCOME HOUSING POLICIES

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Document Type:General
Publish Date:2009
Primary Author:Team of Asian Development Bank
Edited By:Suneela Farooqi
Published By:Asian Development Bank

Low-income housing policies are based on international experience, housing policies should adopt an integrated approach connecting the revision of low-income housing to social programs, and addressing the new housing needs arising from demographic and social changes. In this process, it is important to clearly define targets and eligibility criteria to enhance policy effectiveness. In light of the existing low-income housing shortage, it seems appropriate to rely more on supply-side incentives in the short-to-medium term, while targeting an increased reliance on demand subsidies in the longer run.

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