By Sonya Acosta, Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesHousing vouchers are a proven, research-backed tool to help people avoid homelessness and afford a stable home—something we all deserve. Housing…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHCCongress has until October 1—the beginning of fiscal year 2026 (FY26)—to enact a final FY26 appropriations bill for HUD programs. Without either a new bill or a CR to extend…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHCIn July, congressional Republicans used reconciliation to enact the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA; HR 1). Because of the rules of reconciliation, the bill did not impact…
By Kim Johnson, NLIHCSo far in 2025, two issues have dominated Congress’s attention: appropriations and reconciliation. These are two separate processes that result in two different forms of…
Listen to an audio recording of this letter, narrated by Editorial Board member Ms. Geraldine Collins. Dear Readers,Cuts to federal programs have historically impacted low-income communities,…
NLIHC’s Annual Report provides a comprehensive picture of NLIHC’s advocacy activities, campaigns, research and publications, and other achievements in 2024. As part of the preparations for…
The National Housing Trust Fund: A Summary of 2020 State Projects report is part of NLIHC’s effort to document the impact of the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF), the report summarizes how each…
NLIHC released today a new report, State & Local Housing Trust Fund. The report summarizes findings from a national survey of state and local housing trust funds distributed to administrators in…
by Sidney BetacourtAs many communities nationwide feel the harsh consequences of climate change, many are trying to develop solutions to the crisis. One solution has grown out of the New York Climate…
by Sidney BetancourtSidney Betancourt: Hello Jen, thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. For those reading this article can you share a little more about yourself, including your…
by Esther Colón-BermúdezClimate change is exacerbating the frequency and severity of disasters like flooding, extreme heat, wildfires, and hurricanes. In 2024, nearly half of all U.S. homes were at…
by Kenza Idissi JanatiThe U.S. is facing a dual crisis: a severe shortage of affordable housing and increased exposure to disasters driven by climate change. With a deficit of 7.1 million affordable…
