NLIHC Interim CEO and President Renee Willis Testifies before Senate Banking Committee on Bipartisan Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing, “Housing Roadblocks: Paving a New Way to Address Affordability,” on March 12. The hearing addressed bipartisan…
Senators Rounds (R-SD) and Reed (D-RI) lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Against HUD Field Office Closures
Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Jack Reed (D-RI) sent a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, urging him to retain HUD field offices in every state, in response to reports that HUD is considering…
Join Tuesday’s (March 11) National HoUSed Campaign Call with Congresswoman Maxine Waters!
Join Tuesday’s (March 11) national HoUSed campaign call from 4-5 pm ET. The call will feature remarks from special guest Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), who will talk about NLIHC’s March 3 rally…
Where to Find Us – March 10
United Native American Housing Association’s Annual Meeting – Denver, Colorado, March 31 (Raquel Harati) Humane Society Animal Care Expo – Las Vegas, NV, April 17 (Julie Walker) Kansas…
NLIHC in the News for the Week of March 3
The following are some of the news stories to which NLIHC contributed during the week of March 3: “Rent is rising sharply in the most affordable areas, stressing low, middle-income tenants” USA…
NLIHC Seeks Director of Communications
NLIHC seeks a Director of Communications to work closely with the NLIHC Vice President of External Affairs to support the implementation of NLIHC’s communications strategies. The Director of…
Thousands to Lose Housing Assistance Under Proposed 2025 Funding Cuts
Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis of 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Picture of Subsidized Households data, HUD…
Los Angeles Tenants in Rent-Controlled Properties May Face More Landlord Harassment, but Better-Maintained Units
A recent study published in Urban Studies, “Harassment or neglect? How market dynamics and rent control shape landlord behavior in Los Angeles,” examines how housing market conditions in Los Angeles…
School District in North Carolina Launches Affordable Housing Initiative for Educators
School systems around the country are navigating rising housing costs and stagnant teacher salaries, and a recent article in 19th News highlights how Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) in North…
Several States, Including Maryland, Introduce Just Cause Eviction Protections This Legislative Session
Several states across the country have introduced legislation in 2025 to strengthen renters’ rights and protect tenants against arbitrary, discriminatory, and retaliatory eviction practices. Known…
Senate Banking Committee to Hold Hearing on Housing Affordability
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing, “Housing Roadblocks: Paving a New Way to Address Affordability,” on March 12 at 10 am ET. Witnesses will include…