The District of Columbia’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) was enacted in 1980 and is designed to help tenants stay in their homes if an owner decides to sell their rental property. Under TOPA, tenants in multi-family buildings with 5 or more units have the right of first refusal. Under this provision, the owner of a rental property must offer tenants the option to … [Read more...] about Public or Community Control of Rental Housing Policy Brief No. 1: Right of First Refusal – Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Acts (PRRAC, October 2020)
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How to Advocate for Higher Voucher Caps with your Local Housing Authority (PRRAC, October 2020)
Basics of Section 8 Housing Vouchers The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is the major rental assistance program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Those eligible for the program find their own housing, so long as the unit meets the program’s standards and the … [Read more...] about How to Advocate for Higher Voucher Caps with your Local Housing Authority (PRRAC, October 2020)
The Future of Fair Housing: Featuring Prof. john a. powell in Conversation with Prof. Anika Singh Lemar (Video)
Check out these interesting excerpts from our wide-ranging summer interview with john a. powell, moderated by Anika Singh Lemar in cooperation with the Open Communities Alliance. Prof. john a. powell in Conversation with Prof. Anika Singh Lemar Reflects on Targeted Universalism Profs. john a. powell and Anika Singh Lemar Discuss Emerging Opportunities to … [Read more...] about The Future of Fair Housing: Featuring Prof. john a. powell in Conversation with Prof. Anika Singh Lemar (Video)
State Support for Local School Construction: Leveraging Equity and Diversity (PRRAC, August 2020)
A PRRAC Policy Brief (August 2020). Excerpt: "This report/analysis provides an overview of the historical relationship of school construction and school segregation, including evidence of school construction policies in key desegregation court cases. It then describes the state role in local school construction today, highlights key trends and themes of this role, and … [Read more...] about State Support for Local School Construction: Leveraging Equity and Diversity (PRRAC, August 2020)
Guidance for Successful Implementation of Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Choice-Mobility (PRRAC, August 2020)
A PRRAC Policy Brief (August 2020). Excerpt: "This guidance highlights recommended practices for public housing agencies (PHAs) and project owners participating in the First Component of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) to help ensure successful implementation of the “Choice-Mobility” option. Choice mobility rights provide residents with the option to obtain a … [Read more...] about Guidance for Successful Implementation of Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Choice-Mobility (PRRAC, August 2020)
