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Illustration of a $1,200 Standard Tax Refund check held in front of apartment buildings, with a red arrow pointing upward labeled “RENT”

How a Standard Tax Refund Could Curb Rent Hikes—Not Fuel Them

Critics claim a Standard Tax Refund would drive up rents—but the evidence suggests otherwise. By giving tenants stable, unconditional income, this policy could empower renters, introduce market discipline to landlords, and reduce housing insecurity. Discover how the Standard Tax Refund helps stabilize—not inflate—the rental market.