A national survey by Ipsos for The Pew Charitable Trusts in September 2023 shows broad support across income levels and between homeowners and renters for policies that increase the supply of diverse housing types to address the affordability crisis. Over 60% of respondents favor measures like allowing apartments near transit and job centers and converting commercial buildings to residential use, with lower-income individuals supporting increased housing density in existing neighborhoods. While renters prefer more homes in single-family areas, homeowners favor development along commercial corridors. Despite zoning and land use regulations restricting housing supply, there is a consensus on the need for federal and state investments to make housing affordable for the lowest-income households. Research indicates that expanding the housing supply can moderate costs and reduce homelessness, but subsidies are essential for extremely low-income households, highlighting the need for combined efforts from state, local, and federal policies to meet the housing needs across America.

https://hfront.org/2024/05/23/homeowners-renters-and-households-of-all-incomes-back-housing-reforms/