Research / Report

The Case for Resident Services - Report Brief

New data from SAHF members of SAHF 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. 


This Report Brief summarize the report's key findings. You can view the full report here.

Published 2026

Topic Centering Residents, Digital Inclusion, Health & Housing, Healthy Homes, Impact, Service Enriched Housing

Type Research / Report

Source SAHF

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