Data & Research
State and Local
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Housing and other data for the 7-county Chicago metropolitan region
Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University (IHS)
Multidisciplinary academic research center that provides data and analysis to inform housing-related policy and resource allocation decisions
Woodstock Institute
Compiles and disseminates data available through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
National
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)
National rental housing data
Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS)
Research, education and public outreach programs to help government, business and civic leaders to address the needs of cities and communities
Multifamily Housing News
News, information and analysis on topics of interest to the multi-housing industry
Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy
Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) project focused on technical assistance engagements, forums and convenings, research and publications, and an awards program for housing
The National Housing Conference (NHC)
Membership organization focused on affordable housing
The Urban Institute
Independent research, analysis, and program evaluation across topics including housing, financial well-being, and more