NLIHC in the News for the Week of November 25
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of November 25. “Osceola Sustainability Plan Seeks to Fix Affordable Housing Crisis,” Bay News 9, November 27…
From the Field: Denver’s Social Impact Bond Program Surpasses Permanent Supportive Housing Goals, Benefiting the Homeless and Saving Tax-Payer Resources
The City of Denver’s Social Impact Bond Initiative (SIB) recently surpassed its permanent supportive housing goals and is now set to make its second payment to investors. The Urban Institute reports…
Fact of the Week: Federal Budget Authority for Housing Assistance Has Declined by More Than $75 Billion in Real Dollars Since 1978-79
Source: OMB Historical Table 5.1: Budget Authority by Function and Subfunction
Study Finds Post-9/11 Veterans Experience Housing Affordability Struggles
A report from Apartment List, The Housing Affordability Struggle of 21st Century Veterans, finds that post-9/11 veterans are more likely to struggle with housing affordability than veterans of…
Report Assesses LIHTC and Other Federal Support of Affordable Rental Housing in Rural Communities
A report by Andrew Dumont from the Federal Reserve Board examines how states are using the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program to help rural communities with their affordable housing needs…
Senator Todd Young Talks Housing Affordability in Latest Campaign Podcast Episode
The Opportunity Starts at Home campaign’s latest podcast episode features a discussion with Senator Todd Young (R-IN) about the nation’s housing affordability crisis and its spillover effects…
Deadline Looms to Comment in Opposition to Proposed ‘Public Charge’ Rule
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to add to the “public charge” definition the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance, and Public Housing…
NLIHC Signs SAVE for All Campaign Principles
NLIHC has signed the Strengthening America’s Values and Economy (SAVE) for All Campaign principles. The campaign brings together national, state and local advocacy groups, service providers, faith-…
Submit Nominations for NLIHC’s 2019 Housing Organizing Awards Today!
NLIHC is accepting applications and nominations for the 2019 Annual Organizing Awards. The NLIHC Organizing Awards recognize outstanding achievement during 2018 in statewide, regional, citywide,…
NLIHC to Honor Dr. Mitchell Katz with 2019 Housing Justice Award for His Work in Health and Housing
NLIHC will honor Dr. Mitchell Katz, president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, at the 37th Annual NLIHC Housing Leadership Awards Reception on March 28, 2019 at the Washington Court Hotel in…
NLIHC 2019 Housing Policy Forum to Explore Disaster Housing Recovery
NLIHC’s 2019 Housing Policy Forum: Seizing the Moment for Bold Solutions taking place in Washington, DC, March 27-29, 2019 will explore the federal response to the major disasters in 2017 and…