The U.S. Has National Shortage of More Than 7.2 Million Affordable & Available Rental Homes for Families Most in Need
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, a new report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), finds a shortage of 7.2 million affordable and available…
March 13, 2018Over 700 National & State Organizations Condemn FEMA’s Continued Neglect of Long-Term Housing Needs for Thousands of Families Impacted by Hurricanes & Wildfires
Washington – The National Low Income Housing Coalition and its partners, on behalf of the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition of over 700 national, state, and local organizations, condemn FEMA’s…
March 1, 2018Nine National Foundations Commit to Invest $4.9 Million in Campaign to Ensure all Americans Have Stable Housing
Washington, DC – Nine of the nation’s largest private foundations have joined forces in a commitment to end housing instability in America. The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates…
February 20, 2018NLIHC Commends FHFA for Continuing Contributions to the National Housing Trust Fund
Washington, DC - NLIHC commends the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) decision to continue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the enterprises’) contributions to the national Housing Trust Fund (…
February 14, 2018Disaster Relief Bill an Improvement, but Falls Short for Vulnerable Communities - Statement by Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition
Washington DC – The Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition (DHRC) of over 650 national, state and local organizations, led by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), commends Congress for…
February 9, 2018Hundreds of Organizations Call on Congress to Pass Disaster Recovery Legislation
Washington DC – More than 340 national, state, and local members of the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition (DHRC) issued a letter to Congress urging the immediate passage of a robust disaster relief…
February 7, 2018Draft Bill Includes Provisions that Would Increase Rent & Impose Work Requirements on Millions of Low Income Families
Washington DC – The Trump administration is seeking to impose work requirements and rent increases on millions of low income families who receive federal housing assistance, according to draft…
February 5, 2018Statement by National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel —The President’s State of the Union Address Missed the Mark
Washington – In his State of the Union Address, President Donald Trump failed to address the urgent need in America for more decent, safe, affordable homes for the lowest income seniors, people with…
January 31, 2018Civil Rights, Housing, and Community Development Organizations Call on HUD to Maintain a Critical Fair Housing Tool and Not to Roll Back the Promise of the Fair Housing Act
Washington DC – Seventy-six national civil rights, faith-based, affordable housing, and other organizations have voiced their strong opposition to HUD’s sudden and short-sighted decision to…
January 5, 2018