Some lawmakers and housing advocates fear two bills proposing a state low income housing tax credit program are the wrong response to the mounting issue of housing affordability in Arizona.

Our housing market needs solutions right now. Low income housing tax credit program is ready to go, and we know it works. Let’s hope the Legislature and Gov. Ducey agree and vote to get it done.

Americans are increasingly unable to cope with the ever-increasing costs of housing. Rising costs in Arizona and across our nation should be of interest to policymakers. One program that’s being used is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.

Fourteen American Indian tribes in Arizona have been awarded a combined $44 million in federal housing grants.

I take issue with the current policies of Arizona government in regards to housing for the homeless and low-income residents of this state. Specifically, I wanted to discuss the “consolidated plan” that is being developed by the Arizona Department of Housing.