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RESEARCH

Research and evaluation is an important component of the MTW program. Below you can find recent research on MTW and its outcomes.

October 2024

LOCAL INNOVATION TO NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION: MTW INFLUENCE ON LOW-INCOME HOUSING POLICY

In this report, HUD connects the dots from local MTW policy innovation to major national policy changes made possible by MTW flexibility to test new programs and ideas.

September 2020

FUND MORE, SERVE MORE, SAVE MORE: MTW AND COST-EFFECTIVENES

This groundbreaking research by the Urban Institute measures cost-effectiveness before and after MTW designation to show MTW agencies serve the same number of households per dollar of funding while also saving money in reserves for future uses.

April 2019

PUBLIC HOUSING WORK REQUIREMENTS: CASE STUDY ON CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY

Urban Institute provides this case study report on the implementation and outcomes of Chicago Housing Authority's work requirement policy.

July 2017

TESTING PERFORMANCE MEASURES IN THE MTW PROGRAM

Abt Associates and PAHRC study that identifies and tests a series of performance indicators that can be used to track the performance of MTW programs.

February 2017

MTW AND NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY

This report by Urban Institute explores how MTW agencies use their unique policy and fiscal flexibility to help low-income households move to opportunity-rich neighborhoods.

September 2015

WORK REQUIREMENTS IN PUBLIC HOUSING: IMPACT ON TENANT EMPLOYMENT AND EVICTIONS

This paper evaluates Charlotte Housing Authority's work requirement policy.

December 2014

INNOVATIONS IN THE MTW DEMONSTRATION

This report from Abt Associates and PAHRC catalogues and describes MTW innovations and their impact on residents, housing authorities, and their local communities.

August 2010

MTW: INTERIM POLICY APPLICATIONS AND THE FUTURE OF THE DEMONSTRATION

This report to Congress summarizes how MTW informs key policy areas by examining case studies and existing research.

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