Tenant-Based Housing Voucher Programs to Improve Health

The U.S. Green Building Council has a course available to building practitioners interested in the core concepts of public health, their connection to the built environment, and the next steps for project implementation.

Fitwel Help Center provides free access to information about Fitwel strategies for maintaining and improving the health and wellness of buildings.

The 2.1 version of this worksheet can help document projects against the strategies in Fitwel's Multifamily Residential Scorecard. Learn more.

Lack of affordable housing can lead to various adverse health outcomes, including increased stress, environmental exposure, and decreased healthcare access. In contrast, affordable housing can positively impact health, including improved mental health, reduced chronic disease rates, and lowered healthcare costs.