{"id":2338624,"date":"2024-09-09T09:37:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T13:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/housing-affordability-climbs-to-the-top-of-arizonans-2024-election-priorities-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-09T09:44:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T13:44:58","slug":"housing-affordability-climbs-to-the-top-of-arizonans-2024-election-priorities-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/housing-affordability-climbs-to-the-top-of-arizonans-2024-election-priorities-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing affordability climbs to the top of Arizonans\u2019 2024 election priorities &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhousing-affordability-climbs-to-the-top-of-arizonans-2024-election-priorities-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2338624&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A recent\u200d poll by \u200dNoble Predictive Insights indicates\u2063 that affordable housing has emerged as a\u2063 top\u200b priority among Arizona voters for the upcoming\u2062 2024 elections. Conducted between \u200cAugust 12-16, \u200cthe survey of 1,003\u2062 registered\u2064 voters reveals a growing concern for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/psaki-says-rising-housing-prices-are-actually-good-for-some-families-economic-recovery-will-produce-some-bumps\/\" title=\"Psaki Says Rising Housing Prices Are Actually Good For Some Families, Economic Recovery Will \u2018Produce Some Bumps\u2019\">housing affordability<\/a>, \u200bplacing it alongside traditionally dominant issues such as inflation, immigration, and abortion.\u200b Despite the significance of this issue, neither <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/first-trans-state-senator-predicts-future-trans-president\/\" title=\"First Trans State Senator Predicts Future Trans President\">major political party<\/a> has prominently incorporated housing into\u200d their campaign \u200dplatforms. The University of Arizona&#8217;s housing affordability study highlights that over 30% of Arizonans face \u2062a housing burden, spending more than 30% of their \u200dincome on housing costs, which in\u200c turn impacts their ability\u200c to cover other essential expenses like healthcare and food. With a shortage of \u2062around 133,684 affordable homes, housing affordability is increasingly recognized as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-national-guard-to-stay-at-capitol-as-long-as-they-are-needed\/\" title=\"Pelosi: National Guard to Stay at Capitol \u2018As Long as They Are Needed\u2019\">bipartisan concern<\/a> affecting low-income households and a broader segment\u200b of the population.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Housing affordability climbs to the top of Arizonans&rsquo; 2024 election priorities<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1756314\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; Affordable housing is among Arizonans&rsquo; top priorities this election season according to a recent poll by Noble Predictive Insights. It is a topic that both parties claim to address.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The poll was conducted between Aug. 12-16, surveying 1,003 registered voters in Arizona and yielding a 3.09% margin of error.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For most of the election season, inflation, immigration, and abortion have been the top issues,&rdquo; reads a report on the poll. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s still true &ndash; but a new issue, affordable housing, has officially cemented its status as a top-tier issue for Arizona voters. And, affordable housing&rsquo;s importance is comparable to the other top issues &ndash; it&rsquo;s high.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>However, neither Republicans nor Democrats have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/larry-elder-criticizes-calif-public-schools-and-homelessness\/\" title=\"Larry Elder criticizes Calif. public schools and homelessness\">made affordable housing<\/a> a major campaign point.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Immigration, abortion, inflation &ndash; when these issues come up, the parties know what they&rsquo;re talking about,&rdquo; said David Byler, NPI chief of research. &ldquo;And voters know who they trust. Housing is a different animal. Housing costs are just too high, and it&rsquo;s becoming a bipartisan concern.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to a housing affordability study conducted by the University of Arizona, more than 30% of Arizonans are facing a housing burden, meaning that their housing costs consume more than 30% of their income.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Households that are cost burdened are more likely to struggle to pay for other basic needs such as healthcare, childcare, transportation, and even food,&rdquo; reads the study. There is a shortage of 133,684 affordable homes for Arizonans.<\/p>\n<p>Low income households are not the only ones facing cost burdens, data shows that 37% of households that have &ldquo;middle income&rdquo; are still burdened when it comes to housing costs.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has taken steps to help Arizonans with housing issues including a first-time home ownership assistance program, dedicating $13 million to help individuals with a down payment on a home.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As someone who has struggled to make mortgage payments myself, I know how owning a home can help build a strong financial foundation and anchor families to the communities they love,&rdquo; Hobbs said in an April 12 statement. &ldquo;This new program will offer the freedom and independence that comes with homeownership that has been eluding many deserving Arizonans across the state.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, Arizonans are still struggling, making housing affordability a major issue that candidates can use to win the swing state.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is a rare opportunity for both parties &ndash; an important issue where neither side has a pre-existing advantage or even a defined message,&rdquo; Byler said. &ldquo;The party that figures out how to win on housing will benefit hugely.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1756314\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1756314\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Housing affordability has emerged as a leading concern for Arizonans in the upcoming 2024 elections, according to a recent survey by Noble Predictive Insights. This issue is being highlighted by both political parties. The poll, conducted from August 12-16 with 1,003 registered voters in Arizona, has a margin of error of 3.09%. The report notes that while inflation, immigration, and abortion have traditionally dominated the election discourse, affordable housing has now solidified its position as a critical issue for voters in Arizona. Its significance is on par with these other major topics.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this growing concern among voters, neither Republicans nor Democrats have prominently featured affordable housing in their campaign agendas. David Byler, chief of research at NPI, remarked that while parties are well-versed in discussing immigration and abortion issues\u2014allowing voters to know whom to trust\u2014housing presents a different challenge due to its rising costs becoming an issue across party lines.<\/p>\n<p>A study from the University of Arizona reveals that over 30% of residents are experiencing housing burdens\u2014spending more than 30% of their income on housing\u2014which can hinder their ability to afford other essential needs like healthcare and food. There is currently a deficit of approximately 133,684 affordable homes available for Arizonans. Notably, even among middle-income households, around 37% face similar cost challenges.<\/p>\n<p>In response to these issues, Governor Katie Hobbs has initiated programs aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers by allocating $13 million for down payment support. She expressed her understanding of the struggles associated with mortgage payments and emphasized how homeownership can provide financial stability and community ties.<\/p>\n<p>As candidates prepare for the election season in this pivotal state where many residents continue to grapple with affordability challenges, Byler suggests that both parties have an opportunity here: addressing an important issue without any clear advantage or established messaging could be key for electoral success regarding housing policies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2338625,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-172294809-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32431,18297,4472,4344],"class_list":["post-2338624","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-2024-election","tag-affordability","tag-arizona","tag-housing"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-172294809-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2338624"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338624\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2338625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2338624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2338624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2338624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}