The Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama (LIHCA), an NLIHC State Coalition Partner, has launched “Messaging Matters,” a series of communications and advocacy trainings designed to strengthen…
To mark the 27th anniversary of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), the Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission has published 13 commentaries highlighting the federal program’s success…
Responding to a request from Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) for suggestions on what should be included in the housing finance reform legislation…
Housing finance reform legislation should ensure that the federal government continues to play a role in the multifamily housing finance system, according to witnesses at an October 9 Congressional…
In comments submitted to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on October 8, NLIHC called on the agency to reverse its decision to contract Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s multifamily business.…
After 14 days of the shutdown of the federal government, Senate leaders appear to be making progress on negotiating a bipartisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling and reopen the government. The…
At the end of its second week, the federal government shutdown continues to significantly disrupt the lives and work of users and providers of affordable housing programs. The vast majority of HUD…
A new report released by the Urban Institute explores the issue of economic insecurity in children’s lives during the Great Recession. According to the research, the share of children living in…
NLIHC staff took the United for Homes (UFH) campaign on the road for the first statewide tour from October 1 through October 4. NLIHC President and CEO Sheila Crowley and Outreach Associate Joseph…
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has scheduled a hearing on the multifamily housing aspects of mortgage finance reform. No witnesses have been named to date. The hearing…
By failing to pass a continuing resolution (CR) by October 1 to fund discretionary programs at FY13 levels, Congress has shut down the federal government. The House demanded a series of changes to…
On the morning of October 1, federal employees were required to show up for work to implement steps to close down federal activities. HUD’s shutdown contingency plan left fewer than 400 employees “…
