Southwest Times Record, June 14, 2022, Affording Fort Smith: Rental market pushes low-income families to the brink
Substandard housing, often within the price range of low-income families, can include risks to physical and mental health.
A 2019 report from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition examined the risks of substandard housing including exposure to asbestos, lead and mold that can lead to serious health conditions like cancer and respiratory illnesses.