Members of Congress are back in their home states and districts until September 9 for a month-long work period known as “August recess.” With members home, August is a great opportunity for advocates…
NLIHC’s State and Local Innovation (SLI) project released on August 15 four toolkits highlighting key tenant protections that can be passed to strengthen renters’ rights at the state and local levels…
HUD announced on August 15 a new requirement for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects that participate in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Multifamily rental and Risk Share programs.…
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) recently posted Notice PIH 2024-26, REV1, further extending the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) compliance date…
Vice President Kamala Harris announced on August 16 her presidential campaign’s plans to lower costs for American families, including housing costs. The first component of the agenda, “Build the…
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…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a letter on August 15 to state and local law enforcement and government agencies explaining that “crime-free” or “nuisance” programs might violate federal…
The Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign released an updated fact sheet highlighting the need for safe, accessible, and affordable housing to ensure the well-being of women and LGBTQIA+…
A new article in Socius, “Power in the Court: Legal Argumentation and the Hierarchy of Credibility in Eviction Hearings,” explores how courts defer to landlords and their attorneys in eviction court…
Clark County, Nevada, which encompasses the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, and Paradise, recently announced an expansion of its eviction diversion program. Launched with a $1.25 million grant from…
NLIHC members are invited to join our third Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 4, from 4 to 5 pm ET. PAC meetings offer NLIHC members a space to weigh in on…
Note: Includes only households who reported they did not have enough to eat because they could not afford to buy food.
Source: Based on Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University…
