GAO Releases Report on Lead Evaluation Methods in Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently assessed lead evaluation methods in the Housing Choice Voucher program and identified key considerations for policymakers for adopting stricter…
Senate Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for HUD Deputy Secretary-Designate Adrianne Todman
The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing on Adrianne Todman, the deputy secretary nominee for HUD on Tuesday, May 11. Deputy Secretary-designate Todman’s…
HUD PIH Announces Cohort 2 of Moving to Work Demonstration Expansion
HUD’s Office of Public Housing (PIH) informed stakeholders on May 7 that ten public housing agencies (PHAs) were selected to participate in Cohort 2 (Alternative Rent Policies) of the Moving to Work…
Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Expanding Opportunity through Infrastructure Investments with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge and DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg
The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs full committee announced it will hold a hearing titled “21st Century Communities: Expanding Opportunity Through Infrastructure Investments” on May 20 at…
Register Now for May 18 Webinar on Multi-Sector Housing Advocacy
The Opportunity Starts at Home campaign will kick off a three-part webinar series entitled “Building Multi-Sector Partnerships to Advance Housing Policy,” with the first webinar on May 18 from 3-4 pm…
NLIHC and IERE Release Report on Racial Inequity of Mortgage Interest Deduction
NLIHC and the Institute for Economic and Racial Equity (IERE) at Brandeis University released new report, Misdirected Housing Supports: Why the Mortgage Interest Deduction Unjustly Subsidizes High-…
Only 23% of Emergency Rental Assistance Programs Currently Provide Direct-to-Tenant Assistance
Source: NLIHC Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Dashboard: https://nlihc.org/era-dashboard
Governor Cuomo and New York State Legislature Enact FY22 Budget with $3 Billion in Rent and Homeowner Relief
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York’s State Legislature approved the state’s FY22 budget, which includes significant new housing funding, continues existing programs, and creates the state’s…
NLIHC Seeks Board Members!
NLIHC members and partners are encouraged to submit nominations (or self-nominate!) to fill current vacancies on the NLIHC board of directors. NLIHC is seeking to fill three low-income and one…
NLIHC Seeks Research Specialist–COVID Response
NLIHC seeks a research specialist to further the coalition’s research on housing-related responses to the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. The research specialist will work with other…
NLIHC Seeks Housing Advocacy Organizer
NLIHC seeks a housing advocacy organizer who will be responsible for maintaining and expanding NLIHC membership and mobilizing advocates on federal policy priorities to advance the Coalition’s…