Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has asked citizens to report undocumented immigrants, suggesting this could help with accessing affordable housing. This request happens at a time when the U.S. is facing a significant housing shortage. Experts argue that immigrants are not the main reason for high housing costs.
Key Facts
- DHS encouraged citizens to report undocumented immigrants, linking it to getting affordable housing.
- The U.S. has a housing shortfall of about two million homes, partly due to under-building.
- Almost half of U.S. renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
- President Trump’s tariffs are mentioned as increasing the cost of living, including housing.
- Immigrants make up almost one-third of the U.S. housing workforce.
- Studies suggest immigrants contribute to housing demand but have a small impact on overall price growth.
- During the pandemic, housing prices increased due to native-born household formation, not immigration.
- Immigrants contribute significantly to U.S. housing wealth and the construction workforce.
