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US affordable housing crisis: Why millions struggle to find a home
Published 10 July 2026 · world
The affordable housing crisis continues to deepen across the United States, with soaring rents and a severe shortage of homes placing increasing pressure on low-income
The affordable housing crisis continues to deepen across the United States, with soaring rents and a severe shortage of homes placing increasing pressure on low-income families.
Residents share their experiences of rising housing costs and the risk of homelessness. The report also examines new bipartisan housing reforms aimed at increasing the supply of affordable homes nationwide.
As housing costs continue to outpace wages, many communities are questioning whether the reforms will be enough to address the growing crisis. Al Jazeera's Richard
Gaisford reports from Washington, DC, Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 11, 2026 • 5:22 AM IST · Updated: July 11, 2026 • 6:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The affordable housing crisis continues to deepen across the United States, with soaring rents and a severe shortage of homes placing increasing pressure on low-income families.
Residents share their experiences of rising housing costs and the risk of homelessness.
The report also examines new bipartisan housing reforms aimed at increasing the supply of affordable homes nationwide.
As housing costs continue to outpace wages, many communities are questioning whether the reforms will be enough to address the growing crisis.
Al Jazeera's Richard Gaisford reports from Washington, DC, Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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