“Washington and local governments also pay for subsidized housing in luxury units by giving tax breaks to often-wealthy real estate developers who set aside units. Critics say such tax breaks impact the budget just the same as direct payments, but can make it more difficult for legislators and members of the public to know the full extent of the subsidies.”
In Arlington, VA, there’s a luxury apartment complex called Verde Point, which comes with a rooftop pool, a wine cellar, and other wonderful amenities. A sister apartment complex called the Gramercy, in the same city, features a massage room and sauna, a clubroom with a bar, a “first-class” sports club, a movie screening room, and a computer lab. You can order up a manicure right in your apartment if you’d like. All of the units feature Berber carpeting, GE stainless appliances, and granite countertops.
Sounds pretty posh, yes? I mean, I don’t know about you all, but these accommodations look miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiighty nice to me. Check out the pics!
And according to the sourcelink, taxpayers are paying for public housing/Section 8 recipients to live in these self-described luxury apartment complexes.
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