After Major Earthquake, Coalition of Over 850 Organizations Again Calls on HUD to Release Mitigation Assistance to Puerto Rico
Washington, DC - Yesterday's 6.4 magnitude earthquake on the island of Puerto Rico makes even more urgent the need for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release more than $16…
New Report on Long-Term Recovery of Rental Housing after Superstorm Sandy Identifies Policy Reforms Needed to Assist Displaced Low-Income Renters
NLIHC researchers undertook a qualitative and quantitative case study focused on recovery programs and outcomes in coastal communities hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy. The key findings led to…
NLIHC Lauds the Approval of the "Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019"
A coalition of more than 850 local, state, & national organizations commends the House of Representatives for passing bipartisan legislation that will ensure long-term disaster recovery resources…
Federal Disaster Recovery Fraud, Bribery, and Delays: Congress Must Hold Agencies Accountable
A coalition of more than 800 organizations calls on Congress to ramp up efforts to oversee federal agencies in charge of disaster recovery. Washington, D.C. – In response to the arrest of two FEMA…
More Than 600 Organizations Call for Presidential Debate Moderators to Ask Candidates About Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C. – More than 600 organizations sent a national letter on September 5 to the moderators of the next presidential debate – ABC and Univision’s George Stephanopoulos, David Muir, Linsey…
HUD's Ongoing Failure to Release Critical Disaster Funds is Directly Hindering Recovery Efforts for Americans
Washington, DC – HUD’s failure to release critical disaster mitigation funds for Puerto Rico by the statutory deadline set by Congress – September 4 – is yet another example of this administration’s…
New Report Concludes that Nearly Every U.S. County Lacks an Adequate Supply of Affordable and Available Homes for Low-Income Renters
Washington, DC – The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released its 2019 Out of Reach report today. The report concluded that a full-time worker needs to earn an hourly wage of $22.96 on…
NLIHC Launches New Campaign to Elevate Affordable Housing
Our Homes, Our Votes: 2020 Because Housing is Built with Ballots Washington, DC - Today, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) launches Our Homes, Our Votes: 2020, a non-partisan project…
National Low Income Housing Coalition Announces New Board Members Erhard Mahnke and Shalonda Rivers and New Board Chair Marla Newman
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) board of directors unanimously voted onto its board two new members on March 26: Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition…
NLIHC Honors Resident Voter-Engagement and Empowerment at Housing Policy Forum
Organizations from Sacramento, CA, and Houston, TX, received this year’s Organizing Awards from NLIHC for leading efforts to achieve affordable and decent housing. Washington, DC – The National Low…
New Study Finds that Despite Critical Importance of Affordable Homes, A Severe Shortage Exists Throughout the Country
Extremely low-income renters face by far the greatest shortage of affordable & available homes. Washington, DC - The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, a new report released today by the…