Rural communities face unique challenges when dealing with the affordable housing crisis. Because development does not generally occur at a large scales in rural areas, construction costs are often higher in rural communities compared to urban areas, which reduces the incentives for private investment. Additionally, a lack of access to credit in many rural areas limits funding for maintenance of existing units.
NLIHC works with our state and national partners to advocate for increased funding for USDA and HUD programs, particularly those that provide funding to non-profits that support the creation of affordable housing.
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December 9, 2019
Fact of the Week: Higher Shares of Transgender and Non-Binary People Experiencing Homelessness are Unsheltered
Source: National Alliance to End Homelessness, Demographic Data Project (2019).
September 16, 2019
House of Representatives Passes Bill to Preserve Affordable Rental Housing in Rural Areas
The House of Representatives passed by voice vote on September 10 the “Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2019” (H.R. 3620), which aims to preserve affordable homes and avoid displacement in rural areas. The bill, introduced by Representative Lacy Clay (D-MO), would…
The House Financial Services Committee on July 11 unanimously passed the “Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2019” (H.R. 3620), which aims to preserve affordable homes and avoid displacement in rural areas. The bill, introduced by Representative Lacy Clay (D-MO), would…
July 15, 2019
HUD Lists PHAs Interested in MTW Cohorts #1 and #2
Forty-four public housing agencies (PHAs) submitted letters indicating their interest in participating in the Moving to Work (MTW) so-called “rent reform” Cohort #2. Another 52 PHAs submitted letters of interest in participating in the “MTW flexibility” Cohort #1. HUD will now review the…