Recording Available of NLIHC May 24 National Call on “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing”
During the most recent national “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing” call, we were joined by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), who discussed the need for affordable housing investments in…
June 1, 2021Updates on Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
NLIHC tracks all emergency rental assistance programs, analyzes in-depth information on each program, and shares best practices to ensure funds are equitably and effectively distributed to those most…
June 1, 2021Disability Justice and Disaster Recovery Advocates Hold Webinar on Emergency Relocations, Disaster Recovery, and FEMA Reimbursements
NLIHC, in partnership with the Association for the Preservation of Rural Independent Living (APRIL), World Institute on Disability, and Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, hosted a May 26…
June 1, 2021HUD PIH Updates CDC Eviction Moratorium FAQs
HUD posted updates on May 26 to its “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Eviction Moratorium FAQs for HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH).” The previous update was issued on…
June 1, 2021Additional Coronavirus Updates – June 1, 2021
National Updates Department of Treasury The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on May 21 it has distributed $6.1 billion through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) 2 program in less than…
June 1, 2021Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – June 1, 2021
The NLIHC-led Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition convenes and supports disaster-impacted communities to ensure that federal disaster recovery efforts reach all impacted households, including the…
June 1, 2021HUD PIH Withdraws MTW Work Requirement Cohort
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) sent an email to stakeholders on May 21 stating that PIH was rescinding Notice PIH 2021-02, the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration expansion selection…
June 1, 2021HUD Disparate Impact Proposed Rule Clears Review
HUD’s proposed rule on disparate impact has cleared review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The proposal, which has been at…
June 1, 2021Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Help Federally Assisted Renters Register to Vote after Moving
Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA) and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced on May 25 the “Voters on the Move Registration Act,” a bill that would make it easier for low-income tenants to…
June 1, 2021New Podcast Episode Explores COVID-19's Impact on Race and Housing Insecurity in Philadelphia
The Opportunity Starts at Home multisector affordable homes campaign released a new podcast episode, “COVID-19's Impact on Race and Housing Insecurity in Philadelphia.” The episode explores a recent…
June 1, 2021Annual Cost of Meeting Unmet Demand for Sheltering People Experiencing Homelessness Estimated at $4.5 Billion
Research published in Housing Policy Debate, “Estimated Revenue of the Nonprofit Homeless Shelter Industry in the United States: Implications for a More Comprehensive Approach to Unmet Shelter Demand…
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