NLIHC and other state, local, and national leaders call on advocates, elected officials, and concerned citizens to participate in the Our Homes, Our Voices day of action on July 29 to bring more…
President Donald Trump’s FY18 budget proposal would eliminate funding to the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF). NLIHC urges all organizations concerned about homelessness and the lack of affordable…
Out of Reach 2017: The High Cost of Housing
NLIHC released Out of Reach 2017 on June 8. The report’s Housing Wage is the hourly wage a full-time worker must earn to afford a modest apartment while…
United for Homes endorsers are invited to join a webinar, “Housing, Racial Equity, and United for Homes,” on June 14 at 2 pm ET. Guest presenters from NLIHC and a number of United for Homes endorsers…
Working for change is sometimes a daunting task, especially when trying to influence members of today’s polarized Congress. NLIHC provides tools to make advocating for the United for Homes (UFH…
The Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development both held hearings the week of June 5 to consider the Trump administration’s FY18 budget request…
A HUD Exchange email announced the suspension of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program requirement that Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) commit HOME funds awarded to them within 24 months. The…
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued Notice CPD-17-5 providing guidance to states for submitting FY17 national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Allocation Plans. States must submit…
Voice of the People and the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation conducted a survey to gauge the attitudes of Americans toward federal poverty programs – including public housing…
The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) released its annual report, How Sustainable Communities Create Resilient People, on June 2. The report highlights the importance of…
The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on June 6 to consider the nomination of Pam Patenaude to be deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Ms. Patenaude faced…
Advocates for affordable and accessible homes in Jacksonville, FL are celebrating a recent decision by the City Council to settle lawsuits brought against the city for fair housing violations.…
