Recording Now Available of NLIHC’s May 11 National Call on “Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness”
More than 1,000 organizers, advocates, reporters, and legislative staff attended the weekly “Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness” national call hosted by NLIHC and our Disaster Recovery Housing…
Additional Coronavirus Updates - Monday, May 18, 2020
NLIHC maintains a COVID-19/Housing and Homelessness News and Resource page with policy recommendations, factsheets, frequently asked questions, research notes, and additional resources. National…
Overview of Housing and Homeless Provisions in the HEROES Act
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) released on May 12 the HEROES Act. The $3 trillion bill proposes almost $200 billion in additional funding for housing and homelessness programs to help…
Join NLIHC’s Weekly “Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness” Call Today at 2:30 pm ET!
NLIHC hosts national calls every Monday at 2:30 pm ET on “Coronavirus, Homelessness, and Housing.” Today’s (May 11) call at 2:30 to 4 pm ET will feature Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), ranking member…
Representatives Heck and Waters and Senator Brown Introduce Bill to Provide $100 Billion in Emergency Rental Assistance
Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Denny Heck (D-WA), along with 133 House cosponsors, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and 24 Senate cosponsors, introduced the “Emergency Rental Assistance and…
NLIHC Joins Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Address the Reentry Needs of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
NLIHC joined 75 other organizations in signing a letter sent on May 5 urging congressional leadership to include resources for formerly incarcerated people in the next coronavirus relief package.…
NLIHC Releases New Guide to Help Advocates Working With FEMA
NLIHC released a new guidance document, “Getting to Yes: Working with FEMA to Fund Non-congregate Sheltering During COVID-19,” which provides information to help advocates and state governments…
NLIHC Provides Additional New Resources on Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness
NLIHC recently released new resources on coronavirus, housing and homelessness, including an FAQ on immigrants’ eligibility for assistance in the CARES Act, guidance for helping people experiencing…
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Release Lookup Tools for Renters in Multifamily Properties Protected by Eviction Moratoriums
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on May 4 that both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have created online multifamily property lookup tools. Under the CARES Act, renters living in…
NHLP Releases New Resource on Tenant Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors during COVID-19
The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) released on May 4 an overview of the housing rights of domestic violence survivors during the coronavirus outbreak. The document reminds advocates that housing…