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January 2005, Dushaw Hockett, Patrick McElwee, Danilo Pelletiere, and Diane Schwartz

This report debunks three common myths about housing policies. Myth 1: Subsidized housing is unnecessary. Myth 2: Federal government housing subsidies go disproportionately to low-income renters in urban areas. Myth 3: Homeownership is the best housing option for everyone.

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