Research / Report

The Case for Resident Services -- Full Report

New data from SAHF members demonstrates that resident services coordination is strongly associated with improved housing stability, financial security, and health outcomes, particularly during a period of elevated resident need and sustained economic strain.  

These findings complement the new Abt Global research in The Impact of Resident Services on Property Financial Performance showing that service-enriched properties generate 26% higher Net Operating Income (NOI)—nearly $1,200 more per unit annually—than comparable properties without services. Taken together, this shows that service-enriched housing improves residents’ lives, strengthening the financial and operational health of affordable housing properties. 

 Along with this report, SAHF published 3 case studies on a few of its members, investigating how their service models impact their resident’s lives. 

Download the full report below or a 1-page brief on the report here.

Published 2026

Topic Centering Residents, Financing, Health & Housing, Healthy Homes, Impact, Policy, Service Enriched Housing

Type Research / Report

Source SAHF

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