Disaster Housing Recovery Update – May 20, 2024
Congressional and National Updates The Bipartisan Policy Center held a webinar on disaster reform, “Finding Focus: A Look at Disaster Policy Priorities and Proposals,” on April 30. The webinar…
Summary of PBV Project Cap in Final HOTMA Rule
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) published a final rule in the Federal Register on May 7 implementing provisions of the “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016” (…
HUD Announces Preview Version of Proposed Changes to HOME Regulations
The Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) in HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) announced on May 15 the availability of a preview version of proposed changes to the HOME…
HUD PIH Issues Notice on New Waivers to Expedite Assistance to People Experiencing Homelessness
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) issued Notice PIH 2024-17 on May 10. The Notice outlines a streamlined review process for regulatory waivers to expedite admission to the Housing…
Register for Today’s (5/20) Our Homes, Our Votes Webinar: “Voter Registration 101”
The Our Homes, Our Votes: 2024 webinar series provides resources, guidance, and inspiration for organizations and individuals seeking to launch or strengthen their own nonpartisan voter and candidate…
USDA Releases Tenant Rights and Grievance Procedure Materials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development mission, which oversees the Rural Housing Service, released two new resources to ensure tenants of USDA-financed rental properties…
OSAH Campaign and Prosperity Indiana Send Letters to Senator Young Urging Advancement of Bipartisan Housing Bills
NLIHC’s Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign and OSAH state partner Prosperity Indiana in partnership with NLIHC and the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition sent letters to Senator Todd Young (R-IN…
Apply for OSAH Campaign Endorsement!
The Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign has released a new “Endorsement Application.” The Endorsement Application offers state-level organizations that are undertaking multi-…
Primary Care Housing Program Reduced Outpatient Visits and Improved Patient-Reported Health Benefits
A paper published in Health Affairs, “Primary Care-Based Housing Program Reduced Outpatient Visits; Patients Reported Mental and Physical Health Benefits,” explores the outcomes of a healthcare-based…
Severe Flooding Disasters Significantly Increase Rents of Affordable Rental Housing Units
A paper published in Urban Affairs Review, “High and Dry: Rental Markets After Flooding Disasters,” reveals that severe flooding disasters result in significantly increased rents for the most…
Georgia Passes New Tenant Protection Law for Renters, Establishing Minimum Habitability Standards and Maximum Security Deposit Amounts
Georgia lawmakers passed in March a long-awaited tenant protection bill aimed at protecting renters from subpar living conditions. Passed through “HB404,” Georgia’s new “Safe at Home Act” establishes…