Jermaine Durham

Education

Research

My research focuses on understanding socioeconomic inequality in the United States, with a particular emphasis on housing policy and the built environment. Housing plays a central role in shaping people’s lives and communities, and it often reflects and reinforces inequalities related to income, race, gender, and place.

My work examines how housing and neighborhood conditions contribute to ongoing social and economic disparities, while also exploring how community organizing and development efforts can help disadvantaged communities strengthen local housing systems and improve quality of life.  My scholarship includes applied research projects, professional reports, and journal articles that address critical housing and community development challenges.

As Director of the Center for Housing and Community Research, which houses the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing program, I connect research with public service and community outreach. Through ongoing collaboration with local leaders and stakeholders, my goal is to support communities in advancing equity, improving living conditions, and building long-term economic vitality.

Teaching

Affordable Housing Management, FHCE 5310/7310

Housing & Community Development, FHCE 4340/6340

Rural Housing & Economic Development, FHCE 4360/6360

Graduate Teaching Seminar, GRSC 7770e

Outreach

Director of the Center for Housing & Community Reserach 

Director of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing. 

Housing & Community Extension Specialist

Publications

Journal Articles

Skobba, K., Durham, J.& Diaz-Valenzuela, J.F. (2023). Achieving equitable access to housing through a community-based approach. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Shannon, J., Skobba, K., and Durham, J. (2023). Landlords and housing quality in rural Georgia: Assessing the relationship. Housing Policy Debate. 

Shannon, J.; Skobba, K.; Durham, J.; Polak, C. (2020) “Really Knowing” the Community Citizen Science, VGI and Community Housing Assessment” Journal of Planning Education & Research 

Durham, J.; Tucker, C. (2020) “The CARES Act: What Renters in Georgia Need to Know”. University of Georgia Extension

Durham, J.; Tucker, C. (2020) “The Eviction Resource Guide”. University of Georgia Extension

Profesional Reports

Durham, J.; Skobba, K. (2024) Exploring the Impacts of Heirs Property on Neighborhood Revitalization Projects. Prepared for the Center for Community Progress

Durham, J.; Conville, M. (2024) Georgia Initiative for Community Housing 2024 Annual Report

Durham, J. (2023) Georgia Initiative for Community Housing 2023 Annual Report

Skobba, K., Dorfman, J., Durham, J., Kane, S., Shannon, J., & Watkins, M. (2022). Economic Impact of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in Georgia. Prepared for the Georgia Affordable Housing Coalition

Durham, J. (2022) Georgia Initiative for Community Housing 2022 Annual Report

Durham, J., & Wolf, M. (2022). Georgia Initiative for Community Housing 2021 Annual Report

Durham, J., & Jones, S. (2021). Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Heirs' Property Prevention & Resolution Funder's Forum Briefing Book

Durham, J., & Wolf, M. (2021). Georgia Initiative for Community Housing 2020 Annual Report:

White, M., Walreven, T., Skobba, K., Shannon, G., Durham, J. (2019). Housing Assessment Guide. UGA Housing and Demographic Research Center.