1 in 4 low-income families pays more than 70 percent of its income on rent, leaving little money for other bills and almost no room for an unexpected expense.

Millions are living paycheck to paycheck

30 Million By the Age of 3, There is a 30 Million Word Gap Between Children from Wealthy Families and Poorer Families.

The Word Gap: The Early Years Make the Difference

$12,897 Median Total Household Income for Residents of SAHF Member Properties

median gross annual household income for residents of SAHF member homes by state

28% In 2013, Households Headed by Adults Ages 65 and Older Devoted 28% of Their Spending to Housing.

Source: 2015, Housing Costs and Financial Challenges for Low-Income Older Adults

51% of households in SAHF member homes live below the federal poverty level (adjusted for household size).

Figure is based on SAHF Outcomes Initiative Data

$9.1 Billion in economic income (wages and business income) is supported by Low Income Housing Tax Credit development activity, within a typical year.

The Economic Impact of the Affordable Housing Credit, National Association of Home Builders, 2014