People struggling financially face significant challenges finding affordable housing. Earning a few hundred dollars a month makes it difficult to afford even basic accommodations. Some individuals rely on unconventional means to make ends meet, such as donating blood plasma for income.

A notable issue is the presence of unoccupied units that are considered affordable. The reasons for these vacancies are not entirely clear, but it is known that many low-income housing options are out of reach for the poorest individuals.

Further information is available on this issue, including details on the financing of low-income housing and the resulting impact on affordable housing availability.