Health System Investments in Housing: A Development Guide

This guidebook explores why and how health systems and hospitals can and should invest in supportive and affordable housing.

Part One is intended to help health professionals understand what investing in housing looks like and how it can benefit the local community. By examining the key benefits of investing in housing and different examples of investment opportunities across the country, health professionals will be able to make the case for addressing housing as an essential social determinant of health.

Part Two is a 101 Level Guide to Housing Finance and Development for health partners motivated to learn more about the process and get step-by-step instruction on the “how,” this section covers the steps needed to put you in the position to take concrete action.