The Reconcentration of Poverty: Patterns of Housing Voucher Use, 2000 to 2008

In theory, housing choice vouchers provide low-income families with increased neighborhood options. However, previous research is mixed regarding whether the program promotes integration. Examining the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas, I find that households using vouchers are more economica...

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Published inHousing policy debate Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 544 - 567
Main Author Metzger, Molly W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 01.07.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Summary:In theory, housing choice vouchers provide low-income families with increased neighborhood options. However, previous research is mixed regarding whether the program promotes integration. Examining the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas, I find that households using vouchers are more economically and racially segregated than an extremely low-income comparison group. However, voucher households in areas with source-of-income protection laws are less racially segregated than voucher households in areas without such laws.
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ISSN:1051-1482
2152-050X
DOI:10.1080/10511482.2013.876437