Oklahoma’s #AffordableHousing crisis is getting worse — fast.
New data shows a 9.5% drop in available homes for extremely low-income families in just one year. 🧵
New data shows a 9.5% drop in available homes for extremely low-income families in just one year. 🧵
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For every 100 extremely low-income households, only 38 affordable homes are available.
Last year, it was 42.
We’re moving in the wrong direction. #HousingCrisis
More than 70% of Oklahoma’s lowest-income renters spend over half their income on rent.
That’s not sustainable. That’s not just. That’s a crisis.
When rent takes half your paycheck, there’s little left for food, medicine, transportation — or emergencies.
One broken-down car can mean eviction.
The math is clear: we don’t have enough affordable housing — and we’re not building enough to catch up.
We need policies that:
✅ Expand rental assistance
✅ Invest in building affordable homes
✅ Reform outdated zoning laws
Oklahoma families can’t wait. The crisis is here — and worsening.
📢 It’s time for lawmakers to treat housing like the essential need it is.
Learn more in the latest #OKHousing analysis from #OKPolicy: