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203 Local Leaders’ Perceptions of Housing Access and Segregation in Their Communities
Key Words
Housing segregation, local-government leaders’ perception, family well-being, discriminatory policies, Kendall
Short Description
Access to affordable housing located in communities with adequate resources and amenities impacts family well-being. However, legacies of discriminatory policies have resulted in segregation by race, ethnicity and income in communities across the United States. While much of the emphasis on housing discrimination and segregation has focused on federal-level actions, access to housing is determined locally. However, little is known about local leaders' awareness or perception of access to housing for the residents in their community. This study uses a unique data set using a statewide survey of local elected officials and staff members from 240 different municipalities in one Southeastern state. We seek to understand better how local leaders perceive housing opportunities in their communities within the context of community demographic characteristics. Kendall tau b correlations were used. Our findings suggest that the majority of respondents were aware that housing in their community is segregated by income, and a plurality indicated that housing is segregated by race and ethnicity. However, respondents in municipalities with higher percentages of White residents, more homeowners, and higher household incomes tended to disagree with statements about the presence of segregation by income and race/ethnicity in their community.