Several threats to federal Fair Housing protections have surfaced as the U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R. 2577, the FY16 THUD Appropriations bill. Already passed is an amendment by…
The House of Representatives began consideration of its FY16 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriation bill on June 3. After additional debate and votes…
Representative Al Green (D-TX) offered an amendment to the House FY16 Appropriations bill that would restore all future funding for the National Housing Trust Fund and increase funding for the HOME…
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and 30 other Senators (28 Democrats and two Independents) sent a letter to Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate…
National researchers, policy experts, and housing mobility practioners will share best practices for improving and expanding housing mobility initiatives at the sixth national conference on housing…
NLIHC is seeking candidates for two positions.
This first is Vice President for Research. The Vice President for Research is a member of the senior leadership team and reports to the President/CEO.…
NLIHC sadly said farewell to Research Director Megan Bolton on May 29. Megan and her family are moving to Portland, OR, where Megan will work for Oregon Housing and Community Services in the…
The next NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) will take place in Philadelphia, PA, August 17-21. Participants can select from more than 100 courses in community development, affordable housing,…
The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP) has developed a survey to gain information on potential rights violations faced by renters living in foreclosed properties. NLCHP, NLIHC,…
The National Fair Housing Alliance and the Opportunity Agenda will host a webinar to help prepare advocates communicate about HUD’s affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) regulation. It is…
A study from economists at the University of Chicago and the University of California at Berkeley concludes that the lack of affordable housing in major metropolitan areas costs the U.S. economy an…
On May 28, the Texas Senate voted to approve SB 267, a bill to ban local governments from establishing ordinances that protect Housing Choice Voucher holders from rental housing discrimination. This…
