Our Goal: Ensure 80% of people in SWFL have access to housing and transportation that costs less than 45% of their income by 2040.
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This percentage indicates the number of people in SWFL that spend less than 45% of their income on their housing and transportation combined. This is measured at the neighborhood level. It takes into account how much of a household's income is spent on rent or mortgage and utilities. But transportation costs tend to be higher when housing is not located near things like job centers, healthcare and grocery stores. So, both housing and transportation must be considered together. In short, housing and transportation affordability are fundamental quality of life indicators.
We need to this number by
When we started our work, this percentage was 27.77%
Through collaborative efforts, our coalition partners use collective impact strategies to create projects focused on achieving our primary goal: helping individuals and families in Southwest Florida access housing that fits within their budgets.