What is Justice Housing®?
Justice Housing is deeply affordable housing, with nearby services, located in thriving neighborhoods.
As the city has grown, it has become increasingly more difficult for longtime residents to stay in their communities, or for fixed-income and under-resourced residents to move into the District.
In response, Jubilee’s work focuses on connecting people to high-quality, deeply affordable homes, with easy access to programs and services, in thriving neighborhoods. This is Justice Housing.
In this video, we share our vision for more Justice Housing®.
“Where we live—down to our zip code—directly affects our future success.”
—Equality of Opportunity Project
Deeply Affordable Housing
Jubilee provides deeply affordable housing which means approximately two-thirds of our units are dedicated to residents earning 30% or less of the Family Median Income (FMI) and the remaining units are for families making 40%, 50%, or 60% FMI.
This is in contrast to “affordable housing,” which as defined by HUD extends all the way to 80% FMI. While there is a need for affordable housing at every level, over 70% of residents at or below 30% FMI spend more than half of their income on rent.
Onsite & Nearby Services
Individuals and households who qualify for deeply affordable housing often face multiple barriers. Jubilee helps to counter these barriers by providing supportive services in-house and through a network of partners—all located onsite or within a walkable area.
Jubilee’s in-house services include Youth Services for students in early childhood through college; Reentry Housing and Services for justice-impacted individuals; and a broad spectrum of Resident and Family Services that advance housing stability, financial security, health, and community connection.
Thriving Neighborhoods
Research by Raj Chetty and others show that zip code is the single highest predictor of future success. Families with low incomes who live in resource rich neighborhoods have better future earnings and rely less on government support than comparable families in predominantly low-income neighborhoods.
Our work is about fostering equity and inclusivity in the face of market forces that are forcing sweeping changes throughout D.C.
When we see Justice Housing in every neighborhood of our city, that will be the first step in realizing one, unified city where every resident no matter their income, race, history of incarceration, or background has an equal opportunity to prosper.
Be Part of Building Justice Housing
From financial support to hands-on involvement, there are many ways to help Jubilee Housing create equitable communities where residents can thrive.