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 Sources of Housing Instability for Low-income Latinos Overview Page

Scope of the Problem  factual statements on the extent of the problem in the past, current, or future

•  The number of Latino residents in Walla Walla, WA is steadily increasing.  According to the census, in 1990 there were 4,703 residents of hispanic heritage; in the 2000 census, there were 8,654 Latino/a people; and from 2005-2007 there were 10,146 Latino people of any race.¹ 
• In the 2000 census, 747 Latinos owned houses in Walla Walla, and 1,094 rented.  In contrast, whites owned 12,069 homes and rented 5,790 homes.²
• Most low-income Latinos in Walla Wall rent rather than own because they are unfamiliar with the proceses to obtain credit or buy a house.^[1]
• Renters who are knowledgable about the housing system in the US are not more likely to have more stable housing.^[2]
• Renters are not likely to use the resources that Crime Free Rental Housing offers if they have a problem in their rental property.
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Past Policy  key legislation and milestones including significant policy and funding shifts, major studies, etc.

Current Policy  summary of current policies in the form of legislation, programs, and funding

• Crime Free Rental Properties is a branch of police code enforcement in Walla Walla that was founded to address crime in rental properties.  It provides training for landlords and tenants on rental issues and respond to calls about problems in rental properties to document the issue and provide written notice to landlords. 

Key Organizations/Individuals   contacts for public and private organizations and key individuals

• Public Actors
• Crime Free Rental Properties in Walla Walla
  • "The Crime Free Rental Housing program is a partnership between the Walla Walla Police Department, local landlords, and tenants working together to foster a safer and healthier community in rental housing."^[4]
• Walla Walla Housing Authority
  • "Through vital community partnerships, the Walla Walla Housing Authority is able to provide affordable housing opportunities and essential housing programs that assist families to achieve their personal and economical goals."^[5]
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• Non-Profit - Service Providing
• Blue Mountain Action Council
• "The mission of the Blue Mountain Action Council is to work together with low-income people to achieve their self-sufficiency by providing vital, self-help techniques, advocacy and limited financial assistance."^[6]
• Non-Profit - Advocacy/Membership/Network
• Commitment to Community
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Bibliography   web sites, reports, articles, and other reference material 

Footnotes

1. Anne Roberts, Sources of Housing Instability for Low-income Latinos in Walla Walla, WA. December 18, 2009 www.walatinos.org ▲
2. Anne Roberts, Sources of Housing Instability for Low-Income Latinos in Walla Walla, WA. December 18, 2009, www.walatinos.org ▲
3. Anne Roberts, Sources of Housing Instability for Low-income Latinos in Walla Walla, WA. December 18, 2009 www.walatinos.org ▲
4. Crime Free Rental Properties Homepage ▲
5. Walla Walla Housing Authority Homepage ▲
6. Blue Mountain Action Council ▲