Incentives could include financial support or tax breaks for developers to build housing that is affordable for low- and middle-income families. Proponents argue that it increases the supply of affordable housing and addresses housing shortages. Opponents argue that it interferes with the housing market and can be costly for taxpayers.
Response rates from 463k America voters.
79% Yes |
21% No |
79% Yes |
20% No |
0% Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
0% No, reform zoning laws to increase housing supply instead |
0% Yes and also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 463k America voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 463k America voters.
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9RVQ9KW11mos11MO
Housing should already be affordable regardless. There shouldn't be special incentives just to make living affordable,
@9SXVZP410mos10MO
Big corporations should be regulated by rules and policies from buying and selling homes, which makes housing more expensive.
@9L4Z23B 1yr1Y
No, local governments and zoning boards should reform zoning laws to allow higher density building and to help construct more housing than there is demand
@9ZNL4BH8mos8MO
Yes, but the government should focus on renovating unused buildings that are currently wasting valuable space in our cities
@9L4Z23B 11mos11MO
No, the government should relax zoning laws to encourage increasing housing supply and stabilize rent
@9VYDQRC9mos9MO
Yes, but they should focus first on incentivizing better wages, parental benefits, and healthcare so that more citizens can afford their rent or mortgage without the need for special housing.
@9TDXT2Y 10mos10MO
Yes, the government should incentivize the construction of affordable housing to help ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable living conditions.
@9W6VFM39mos9MO
The government should incentivize the construction of affordable housing and additionally should build social housing.
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