Following months of intense budget negotiations, Washington State legislators passed a biennial state budget on June 29, avoiding a government shutdown. The Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, an…
A new interactive mapping tool released by the Urban Institute graphically demonstrates that poverty in U.S. urban areas looks dramatically different than it did thirty years ago. The tool combines U…
The Senate Committee on Appropriations released its FY14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) spending bill, S. 1243, on July 1, detailing funding levels and…
The House and Senate Committees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies released their reports for the Committee passed FY14 appropriations bills, H.R.…
On July 2, 2013 HUD issued PIH Notice 2012-32 REV-1 containing a number of changes to the eligibility and selection criteria for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) seeking to participate in the Rental…
Following three years of negotiations among landlords, residents, advocates and municipal officials, New Hampshire’s state legislature passed landmark legislation making bed bug infestations a…
Welcome to these new members who joined NLIHC:Laura Archuleta, Irvine, CAKeith Bender, Springfield, VAGabriel Bloom, Alamo, CAJessica Buhler, Boston, MAJames Charles, San Jose, CARich Glica, Norwalk…
A study released by HUD on June 18 reveals evidence of discriminatory practices against gay and lesbian couples by housing providers in the rental market. The study, titled “An estimate of housing…
Delaware Senator Chris Coons (D) was named to the Senate Committee on Appropriations on June 20. Senator Coons replaces Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) on the Committee. Senator Lautenberg died on…
HUD published a final rule on June 20 intended to streamline requirements for Section 202 and Section 811 developments. Changes to 24 CFR part 891 were proposed on March 28, 2012 to update certain…
The 2013 Florida legislative session has been especially active for affordable housing advocates as they focused their efforts on ensuring that the state direct its share of the 2012 National…
National-Level E-mail Test Outcomes for Gay Male, Lesbian, and Heterosexual CouplesOutcomePercent Tester Favored Heterosexual OnlyGay Male OnlyLesbian OnlyResponse provided11.6%8.5%8.9%More than…
