Discussions › Tags

Housing Issues

Challenges related to the availability, affordability, quality, and accessibility of homes, impacting individuals and communities' living conditions and stability.

Discuss Knowledge check Follow Share

@B62N6FC from Oregon answered…13hrs13H

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

The community should. I don't believe in the government or corporations abilities to do anything positive.

@B62N6FC from Oregon answered…13hrs13H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

I think it should be up to the community, in a perfect world the community comes together to help homeless people and build them housing as needed.

@9CLR7CL from Utah answered…15hrs15H

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

In a manner of speaking, yes. The government can incentivize this by relaxing zoning laws to encourage increasing housing supply and stabilize rent

@B62L89B from Indiana answered…21hrs21H

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

The government should represent renters in issues like providing adequate utilities and living condition. If they fail to maintain the renter shouldn't have to…

@B62JYSB from Georgia answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but in designated areas along with more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine.

@B62J79N from Tennessee answered…1 day1D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, abolish all landlords instead. Housing is not to be made a market opportunity to enrich people who never worked for what they are given.

@B62J79N from Tennessee answered…1 day1D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, but first turn all residential complexes that are private property into personal property with a sole proprietor, elected by the residents and workers of t…

@B62J79N from Tennessee answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, and turn the epidemic of homelessness into a societal problem. We will have to help them turn their life around until they finally say they want to change.…

@B62HPJP from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes—if the person is responsible and the foreclosure is due to job loss, illness, or unforeseen situations like natural disasters, then they should receive supp…

@B62HPJP from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

I believe that if the construction company is local, it should receive the incentives, since local firms usually don’t have the budget for such projects. This c…

@B62HPJP from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I believe it depends. There should be a way to control the population that's given the opportunity. Meaning, if they're willing to meet certain requirements. Th…

@B62CR5D from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Yes, but there should also be incentives to reuse existing houses, structures etc to be repurposed into housing

@B62CR5D from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I accept utilizing empty structures to create low income accommodations, but I do not condone building low-income apartments in suburban neighborhoods, where pr…

@B62CLM9 from New York answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Either way, mortgage pricing has gone up and needs to come down drastically for people with dire needs

@B62CHXV from Illinois answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, but we should also work to ensure that overcrowding does not happen and that the people in these living situations are living in good conditions.

@B62C8MN from Wisconsin answered…2 days2D

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

yes, only if the city or county pays for it. if they dont have the funds required, or it would put them too close to nothing, then no. if they do, then yes

@B62BG9T from California answered…2 days2D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, not all landlords are big businesses that overcharge for rent, some are family owned that charge much less than market value and rent control makes it hard…

@B6294BJ from Colorado answered…3 days3D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

If these individuals are refusing help and are staying places they are not supposed to be in, offer other options and work with them before making the bigger de…

@B628SDS from Missouri answered…3 days3D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

No I do not believe that homeless people who have turned down available resources should be permitted to encamp on public property, however, I do not feel that…

@B623DBG from Colorado answered…3 days3D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

The problem isn’t housing. It’s pricing. They need to make homes more available to the middle and lower class. Apartments are not for living. Town homes and spl…

@B622QM9 from Alabama answered…3 days3D

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Unfortunately foreign influence has dictated our manufacturing process for food, other resources. so yes, no one outside of an american citizen cannot own anyt…

@B622PWW from Michigan answered…3 days3D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, and introduce legislation to ensure that housing is affordable across various incomes (mixed-income housing)

@B622KX2 from California answered…3 days3D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Yes, rent control can be part of the solution—but it should be targeted, flexible, and combined with other policies. The best approach is rent stabilization th…

@B622KX2 from California answered…3 days3D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, the government should incentivize high-density residential construction—especially near transit lines and job centers. However, policies must include affo…

@B5ZZP47 from Alaska answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, in certain scenarios, or when the population ratio of homeless to non-homeless in a state is high.

@B62NSP7from Guam answered…10hrs10H

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, government should rather create more social programs to let low income individuals gain their own apartments and focus on creating more advantages to people…

@B62NCXR from Texas answered…12hrs12H

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

No, the primary residence to individuals that is earn less 150k a year, retired, or the property value is below a million dollars should have legislation that p…

@B5ZY7WL from New York answered…4 days4D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

It should not be incentivized by the government but regulations regarding building development should be cut

@B5ZTHPW from North Dakota answered…4 days4D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, as long as it is used as a cheaper alternative to owning a home, not to replace home ownership as a whole.

@B5ZNHBT from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes, but this should be income based with priority given to the homeless, disabled, veterans, and single moms who are domestic violence or human trafficking vic…

@B5ZNHBT from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Yes, but this should be income based with priority given to the homeless, disabled, veterans, and single moms who are domestic violence or human trafficking vic…

@B5ZNBBS from Missouri answered…5 days5D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

yes, and have them sleep in designated areas and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

@B5ZLQPL from Colorado answered…5 days5D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Their homeless situation often prevents them from accepting shelter or aid. However dangerous homeless activity should be adressed. They should be allowed to sl…

@B5ZL23Y from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Yes, I believe the government should implement rent control policies, but they should be structured with a reasonable cap, such as limiting rent increases to no…

@B5ZL23Y from Texas answered…5 days5D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, but only in residential areas that can benefit from having said property in proximity. Such as the East Side Promise; High-density projects, when planned i…

@B5ZKV65 from New Jersey answered…5 days5D

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Required no, Encouraged yes. Perhaps by funding or tax incentives. Must be done correctly. Strict guidelines.

@B5ZKV65 from New Jersey answered…5 days5D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Homeless people should have the freedom to refuse shelters, but they shouldn't be allowed to camp in dense city areas or on sidewalks. However, they should be a…

@B5ZFRDT from New Jersey answered…6 days6D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I think there needs to be balance on making sure residents aren’t being affected in terms of green space, roads (driving), water, etc

@ISIDEWITH answered…7 days7D

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

YES... Requiring green spaces and parks in all new housing developments is not only justifiable, it is necessary. The inclusion of nature into human design refl…

@ISIDEWITH answered…7 days7D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

YES... a layered strategy grounded in justice, subsidiarity, stewardship, and human dignity — with shared responsibility between levels of government, private s…

@ISIDEWITH answered…7 days7D

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

YES... with precision and proportionality, the government should consider restricting foreign ownership of residential property where empirical data shows detri…

@B5ZCSF8 from Washington answered…7 days7D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages, which would then trigger governmental incentives to build more new construction homes.

@B5ZCSF8 from Washington answered…7 days7D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, but only in cities and municipalities that agree, and would help expedite and plan those buildings and surrounding infrastructure.

@B5ZCSF8 from Washington answered…7 days7D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

No, but require churches to offer assistance to a set number of people, based on local population numbers and churches, or they lose tax exemption.

@9L4Z23B from Pennsylvania answered…7 days7D

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

At the local level I would support P3s to increase the supply of public housing, and loan guarantees to increase affordable housing on market housing projects

@9L4Z23B from Pennsylvania answered…7 days7D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, studies show that rent control actually increases rent. The best way to stabilize and even lower rents is to increase the supply of housing by reforming zon…

@B5ZB6PD from Illinois answered…7 days7D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

“Public property” so long as it would be considered “unowned.” A road right in front of my house or my business does not constitute public property in this sc…

@B5ZB47H from Indiana answered…7 days7D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

We should increase AFFORDABLE housing but not at the expense of creating essentially tenement housing. Yes, high density will create more housing but it can als…

See more
top comments

+

Expand

+ Settings Submit

Start a discussion

Sort by

Filter by tag

Discussions tagged as:

x Housing Issues

Combine more tags:

+ Inflation

Filter by reaction

Show discussions with the strongest of these emotional reactions:

Options

Show editorial content

@6RL5WNC from Oklahoma answered…1hr1H

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, as long as the high density housing is affordable for low income individuals to help housing issues.

@B62PHFD from Florida answered…7hrs7H

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

They should, but they also should put in heavy standards to ensure that the residential buildings don't sink in quality and-most importantly- safety. My point i…

@B62PHFD from Florida answered…7hrs7H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

The reeal issue we should be looking into is WHY are they refusing shelter. Could the shelters not possibly be UP DO DATE? Could they be INHUMANE? Instead of ju…

@B62NSP7from Guam answered…10hrs10H

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, government should rather create more social programs to let low income individuals gain their own apartments and focus on creating more advantages to people…

@B62NCXR from Texas answered…12hrs12H

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

No, the primary residence to individuals that is earn less 150k a year, retired, or the property value is below a million dollars should have legislation that p…

@B62N6FC from Oregon answered…13hrs13H

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

The community should. I don't believe in the government or corporations abilities to do anything positive.

@B62N6FC from Oregon answered…13hrs13H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

I think it should be up to the community, in a perfect world the community comes together to help homeless people and build them housing as needed.

@9CLR7CL from Utah answered…15hrs15H

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

In a manner of speaking, yes. The government can incentivize this by relaxing zoning laws to encourage increasing housing supply and stabilize rent

@B62L89B from Indiana answered…21hrs21H

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

The government should represent renters in issues like providing adequate utilities and living condition. If they fail to maintain the renter shouldn't have to…

@B62JYSB from Georgia answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, but in designated areas along with more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine.

@B62J79N from Tennessee answered…1 day1D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, abolish all landlords instead. Housing is not to be made a market opportunity to enrich people who never worked for what they are given.

@B62J79N from Tennessee answered…1 day1D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, but first turn all residential complexes that are private property into personal property with a sole proprietor, elected by the residents and workers of t…

@B62J79N from Tennessee answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes, and turn the epidemic of homelessness into a societal problem. We will have to help them turn their life around until they finally say they want to change.…

@B62HPJP from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes—if the person is responsible and the foreclosure is due to job loss, illness, or unforeseen situations like natural disasters, then they should receive supp…

@B62HPJP from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

I believe that if the construction company is local, it should receive the incentives, since local firms usually don’t have the budget for such projects. This c…

@B62HPJP from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I believe it depends. There should be a way to control the population that's given the opportunity. Meaning, if they're willing to meet certain requirements. Th…

@B62CR5D from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Yes, but there should also be incentives to reuse existing houses, structures etc to be repurposed into housing

@B62CR5D from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

I accept utilizing empty structures to create low income accommodations, but I do not condone building low-income apartments in suburban neighborhoods, where pr…

@B62CLM9 from New York answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Either way, mortgage pricing has gone up and needs to come down drastically for people with dire needs

@B62CHXV from Illinois answered…2 days2D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, but we should also work to ensure that overcrowding does not happen and that the people in these living situations are living in good conditions.

@B62C8MN from Wisconsin answered…2 days2D

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

yes, only if the city or county pays for it. if they dont have the funds required, or it would put them too close to nothing, then no. if they do, then yes

@B62BG9T from California answered…2 days2D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, not all landlords are big businesses that overcharge for rent, some are family owned that charge much less than market value and rent control makes it hard…

@B6294BJ from Colorado answered…3 days3D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

If these individuals are refusing help and are staying places they are not supposed to be in, offer other options and work with them before making the bigger de…

@B628SDS from Missouri answered…3 days3D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

No I do not believe that homeless people who have turned down available resources should be permitted to encamp on public property, however, I do not feel that…

@B623DBG from Colorado answered…3 days3D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

The problem isn’t housing. It’s pricing. They need to make homes more available to the middle and lower class. Apartments are not for living. Town homes and spl…

Show more

Discussions

Voter guides

Data & analytics

Candidates

About

United States Speaking English

iSideWith.com is the world’s most popular voting guide for citizens to find information about elections, political parties, candidates, voting districts and popular political issues in their country. We are independent and not affiliated with any investors, shareholders, political parties or interest groups.

Email Twitter Facebook YouTube Podcast Patreon

© 2025 iSideWith.com. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement and privacy policy. iSideWith.com may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of iSideWith.com.