Course Description
Housing policies at the federal, state, and local levels as they relate to current housing markets. Barriers and incentives for housing development activities created by regulations, finance, and taxation. The role of public/private initiatives in the provision of housing.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Students will be required to examine a local housing policy
issue within the context of a national policy issue being
discussed in the course. The student will be expected to
thoroughly examine the issue through interviews with various
local officials. The results of their interviews will be
presented in class and graded for content, analytical acuity,
and presentation quality.
Athena Title
HOUSING POLICY
Prerequisite
FHCE 3300 or HACE 3300
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To develop an understanding of the role that federal, state, and local governments play in the development and regulation of housing. To understand the role and impact of the consumer through appropriate strategies. To critically examine new housing policy proposals.
Topical Outline
History of Housing Policy Formation The Housing Market Sector and Players including both public and private participants C.Federal, State, and Local Housing Policies The impact of building, zoning, and environmental regulations on housing development and affordability The influence of finance and taxation policy on housing development and afforadability Legislative processes New Housing Policy proposals
Syllabus