Where we live and how we live have a big impact on health and well-being. In many communities across the country, housing is becoming less affordable. This challenge undermines the health of people living in our communities, often forcing them to cut back on meals or postpone needed medical care.
Kaiser Permanente is a leader in joining with partners across industries to improve access to affordable housing.
653,100
people
are homeless in the United States1
3.8M
home deficit in the United States2
$400M
committed by Kaiser Permanente toward housing stability3
At Kaiser Permanente, we believe communities must:
In support of our policy priorities, Kaiser Permanente has:
1 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2023.
2 Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, 2022.
3 Kaiser Permanente, 2023.