NLIHC in the News for the Week of August 16
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of August 16: “They’re making the rent. Is it costing their future?” The New York Times, August 21 at: https://…
Housing Providers Come Together on Election Engagement
Housing providers have a unique role to play in the coming November election by promoting voter registration and encouraging voter turnout among residents of subsidized housing. NLIHC has joined with…
Congress Goes Home While Tens of Millions of Renters Risk Losing Theirs
The Senate officially adjourned for August recess through Labor Day, walking away from negotiations over the next coronavirus relief package and leaving tens of millions of renters on their own as…
Join NLIHC’s National Call on Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness Today at 2:30 pm ET
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) will join today’s (August 17) national call on coronavirus, housing, and homelessness at 2:30-4:00 pm ET. Senator Merkley will discuss the state of play between the…
NLIHC Participates in Congressional Black Caucus Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19, Systemic Racism, and Black America
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held a virtual town hall event with Representatives Karen Bass (D-CA), Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Al Green (D-TX) on the growing threat of evictions during the…
HUD Announces Restart of Physical Inspections
HUD Secretary Ben Carson announced on August 7 that HUD will resume Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) physical inspections of public housing and privately owned HUD-assisted multifamily properties…
HUD Posts CDBG-CV Waiver Notice
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) posted an advance version of a notice waiving certain regulations pertaining to $5 billion in supplemental Community Development Block Grant…
Summary of HUD’s CDBG-CV Presentation from NLIHC’s National Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness Call, July 27
NLIHC’s national call on coronavirus, housing, and homelessness on July 27 featured two senior career staff members of HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD): Janet Golrick, acting…
HUD Posts Frequently Asked Questions on Coronavirus for ESG, CoC, and HOWPA Programs
HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) on August 11 posted Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the use of supplemental CARES Act funds in three programs: Emergency Solutions Grant…
HUD Issues Guidance on Environmental Reviews for Coronavirus-Related Activities
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued Notice CPD-20-07 on August 6, providing guidance on conducting environmental reviews for activities addressing the coronavirus pandemic…
HUD Posts Brochures for Tenants and Landlords on Rent Repayment
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) posted two brochures, one intended to help tenants with rent arrears approach their landlords about repayment plans, and one for landlords…