Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed an executive order on June 26 that extends the state’s eviction moratorium to July 15 and establishes an Eviction Diversion Program that will be…
Washington, DC – The Biden administration announced today an extension of the federal eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021, and greater enforcement of the moratorium’s protections. The extension…
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) updated its “Eviction Prevention and Stability Toolkit” on June 2. The 10-part toolkit has been updated (see Memo, 7/13/20) with new information and…
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) will hold a webinar on “Strategies for Achieving Energy Efficient, Affordable Housing” on July 14 at 2 pm ET. The webinar will offer insight into energy-efficient…
The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) will hold a webinar on July 14 at 3 pm ET to inform advocates on how they can protect low-income residents of private housing that has Rural Development (RD)…
The Oregon legislature passed several bills during the 2021 legislative session to build and maintain affordable housing, protect renters, and address homelessness. Budget bills S.B. 5505, H.B. 5006…
A recent report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, “More Housing Vouchers Needed to Help People With Disabilities Afford Stable Homes in the Community,” identifies an unmet need for…
New research published in Housing Policy Debate examines how states shape affordable housing policy in response to risks and damage from hurricanes through their Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC…
A recently released study by Elior Cohen at UCLA finds that targeted housing assistance to people experiencing homelessness reduces crime, increases employment, and improves health. The study finds…
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued a memorandum on June 30 updating waivers to the Continuum of Care (CoC) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)…
National Updates
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
The CFPB released a new complaint bulletin addressing areas of concern related to COVID-19 relief, including the CDC eviction moratorium…
NLIHC seeks a project coordinator for its ERASE (End Rental Arears to Stop Evictions) project to ensure that the historic emergency rental assistance ($46 billion) appropriated by Congress reaches…
