City of Dallas Should Prioritize Low Income Renters as it Considers Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning Provisions

  • ICP supports an inclusionary zoning ordinance that affirmatively furthers fair housing and helps desegregate housing for low income renters of color who seek options for their families.
  • ICP supports an inclusionary zoning ordinance that increases available rental housing in lower poverty, well-resourced, higher opportunity areas for families with children who fall below 50% of the area median income.
  • ICP supports an inclusionary zoning ordinance that protects housing choice voucher holders from discrimination.
  • ICP supports an inclusionary zoning ordinance that provides proper oversight and monitoring of affordable units.

Click here to view an outline of considerations being discussed now by the City of Dallas: Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning

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