HUD PIH Notice Describes Expedited Waivers for Public Housing and Vouchers
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) posted Notice PIH 2021-34, announcing that public housing agencies (PHAs) may apply to receive expedited PIH review of certain regulatory waivers…
Join December 17 Day of Action to Urge Senators to Pass the #BuildBackBetter Act!
Join NLIHC, the Coalition on Human Needs, and other advocates across the nation for a Digital Day of Action on Friday, December 17 to urge your senators to pass the “Build Back Better Act” and its…
Advocacy Needed as Senate Considers “Build Back Better Act”
Following the passage of the “Build Back Better Act” in the House of Representatives on November 19, the Senate is preparing for a vote. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) must secure…
House Votes to Advance “Build Back Better Act” with Historic Affordable Housing Investments
The House of Representatives voted on November 19 to approve the “Build Back Better Act” by a near party-line vote of 220-213. The $1.75 trillion economic recovery package includes more than $150…
CHCDF Sends Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging Action on “Build Back Better Act”
The Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF) on November 10 sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Banking…
White House Releases “Build Back Better Act” Framework with Historic Investments in Affordable Housing
President Joe Biden released on October 28 a framework for the “Build Back Better Act,” moving Congress one step closer to enacting the legislation. The $1.75 trillion economic recovery package –…
Congressional Champions and Advocates Organize Actions to Support Affordable Housing in “Build Back Better Act,” Negotiations Continue
After reports signaled the $327 billion in affordable housing investments could be dropped from the “Build Back Better Act,” advocates across the country joined NLIHC and congressional champions to…
House Financial Services Committee Holds Hearing on Necessity of Affordable Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) held on October 21 a hearing titled “A Strong Foundation: How Housing is the Key to Building Back a Better America.” The hearing…
New Joint Report: Hundred of Thousands of Federally Assisted Homes At Risk
A new joint report examines the growing preservation challenges facing the nation’s nearly five million federally assisted rental homes. Washington, DC—The National Low Income Housing Coalition (…
NLIHC Signs Letter Urging HUD Programs to Address Radon Contamination
NLIHC signed on to a letter urging HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to expedite a HUD-wide policy to ensure that all HUD housing programs test for and mitigate radon contamination. Radon is a colorless,…
HUD Provides Language for PHAs and PBRA Owners to Inform Tenants of Eviction Notices
HUD issued joint Notice PIH 2021-29/H 2021-06 providing supplemental guidance to implement the requirements of the interim final rule titled “Extension of Time and Required Disclosures for…