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An Analysis of Zoning and Other Problems Affecting the Establishment of Group Homes for the Mentally Disabled

HRD-83-14 Published: Aug 17, 1983. Publicly Released: Aug 22, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the effects that zoning and other land-use policies and practices have on efforts to establish small group homes to help return the mentally disabled from institutions to the community.

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Community development programsFederal aid to localitiesFederal aid to statesFinancial managementHealth care planningLand managementLand useMental care facilitiesMental health care servicesZoning