Employer Assisted Housing: Implications for the University of Arizona

Abstract

The nation’s affordable housing shortage affects millions of households as well as businesses and regional economies. This report presents one solution to the affordable housing deficiency: employer assisted housing. Specifically, it provides initial guidelines and research for implementing a housing program at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. This document includes a review of employer assisted housing literature, covering both general employer assisted housing publications as well as information specifically relating to universities. Four affordable housing models that could potentially provide a framework for the University of Arizona are also included. Additionally, university case studies are presented that could assist the University of Arizona in implementing a faculty and staff housing program. Finally, recommendations are made, based on the literature and case studies, for a potential faculty and staff housing program.