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PUBH 6127
Health Policy Analysis Part 1
Walden University
PUBH 6127
How can the state of Georgia provide access to safe housing for low-income families throughout
the state?
Background
The state of Georgia has been suffering from limited access to safe housing for those in low-
income families for some time. Across Georgia, there is a shortage of rental homes affordable
and available to low-income households whose incomes are below the poverty guideline. Many
of these households are severely cost burdened, spending more than half of their income on
housing. It has been found that severely costs burdened households are more likely than other
renters to sacrifice other necessities, such as healthy food and health care, to pay rent. This then
leads to unstable housing situations like eviction leading to homelessness (Coalition, 2021)
According to a 2019 report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), Georgia was ranked 12th in the United States for homelessness. In fact, it was found there
was an estimated 10,443 experiencing homelessness on any given day (Morey, 2019). It is
important to note that access to safe, quality, affordable housing represents one of the most
influential social determinants of health. For individuals and families trapped in a cycle of
housing instability, this determinant can almost completely dictate their ability to achieve and
maintain a healthful state. Several studies demonstrate that linking health care management to
supportive housing leads to improved health outcomes (Wilensky and Teitelbaum, 2020).
Common findings in low-income or substandard housing units include the presence of rodents,
mold, peeling lead paint, exposed wires, and insufficient heat. These conditions can cause or
, exacerbate asthma, skin rashes, lead poisoning, fires, and common illnesses. However, none of
these housing problems can be cured by a clinical encounter. While they may be treated
medically, the causes require changes in
policy and enforcement of existing laws (Wilensky and Teitelbaum, 2020). The Department of
Community Affairs of Georgia, the state's housing agency, has a goal to provide every Georgia
citizen the opportunity to have access to safe and affordable housing, no matter their income
(Georgia DCA, 2020). Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, 4.1 million Georgians
have filed for unemployment benefits. This means that 4.1 million individuals have lost their
source of income and are struggling financially. As mentioned, housing quality is one of the
social determinants of health and it requires increased attention, as most states issued stay at
home orders as part of their response to COVID-19. With the unprecedented times of the
pandemic, certain policies were put into place, for example the Center for Disease Control
(CDC) Eviction Moratorium. The CDC issued this order stopping evictions based on non-
payment of rent and it has been extended until June 30th, 2021. This means that no one should
be evicted solely for nonpayment of rent until that date. While the Eviction Moratorium is in
effect, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is unable to expand available
rental assistance funding by regulation (Georgia DCA). When the moratorium is lifted, the DCA
will expand available funds through the state of Georgia rental assistance program.
Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic is making it even more clear how interconnected health is with other
areas of life such as economic security, education, food security, and housing stability.
Investments in healthcare systems and public health infrastructure have been an important part of
the pandemic response. Additionally, we are seeing how non-healthcare sector supports like
unemployment benefits, food assistance, and direct payments to individuals are critical to
adequately respond to this public health emergency (Harker, 2020). It is estimated that these
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