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The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to further budgetary decisions that reflect the needs of all members of society. 

Taxation is the primary way governments fund essential programs and services. The following principles support this goal while also ensuring equity in how revenues are raised. 

State and local policymakers should encourage innovation in housing construction.

If state and local governments end rent controls, they should provide a transition period during which rent increases would be limited.

Policymakers should take actions to prevent and address homelessness. This includes: 

Policymakers should establish requirements or provide incentives for universal design features to be incorporated into homes. 

Policymakers should encourage coordination of housing, health services, and other supports.

Federal, state, and local laws should protect people from all forms of housing discrimination. These laws should be fully enforced. 

Governments should provide additional funds to build and modernize public housing in order to create adequate supportive housing options for people with physical and

Policymakers should ensure that homeowners are able to make necessary home repairs and modifications, as well as energy efficiency improvements.