Representatives Davis, Gomez, Peters, and Panetta Reintroduce “Rent Relief Act” to Establish Renter Tax Credit
Representatives Danny Davis (D-IL), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the “Rent Relief Act of 2023” (H.R.6721) in the U.S. House of Representatives on…
Join Final 2024 “Tenant Talk Live” Today (12/18) for Discussion about Health, Wellness, and Housing!
NLIHC’s final 2024 “Tenant Talk Live” – a meeting geared towards tenant and resident leaders – will take place today, December 18, at 6 pm ET. Amid holiday festivities, it is crucial to acknowledge…
Urban Institute Fact Sheet Shows One in Six Immigrant Families Avoided Public Programs in 2022 due to Public Charge Fears
The Urban Institute released a new fact sheet, “One in Six Adults in Immigrant Families with Children Avoided Public Programs in 2022 because of Green Card Concerns,” showing that even after the…
Senators Voice Bipartisan Support for “Reforming Disaster Recovery Act” in THUD Subcommittee Hearing
During a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Chair Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Ranking Member Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-…
Disaster Housing Recovery Update – December 18, 2023
Congressional and National Updates The Government Accountability Office released a report on the need for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to include an assessment of lending criteria for…
OSAH Appears on Power Station Podcast
Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign director Chantelle Wilkinson shared her insights about multi-sector coalition-building recently on the podcast Power Station. Chantelle sat down with Anne…
Housing Policy Forum 2024 to Commemorate NLIHC’s 50-Year Anniversary and Commitment to Housing Justice!
Register today for NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum 2024: An Unwavering Path Forward to Housing Justice! Since being founded by Cushing N. Dolbeare in 1974, NLIHC has educated, organized, and…
Apply for Forum 2024 Hotel and Travel Scholarship!
NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum 2024: An Unwavering Path Forward to Housing Justice will commemorate the 50-year anniversary of NLIHC by offering a limited number of shared-lodging scholarships for…
Implementation of Tenant Protections Associated with Decrease in Eviction Filings
An article published in Housing Policy Debate, “The Effect of State Housing Policies on Eviction Filings and Judgments in the United States 2001–2018,” indicates that certain state and local policies…
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Policies Intended to Increase Housing
A recent national survey conducted by The Pew Charitable Trust found that a majority of Americans support a broad array of zoning policies intended to boost housing availability and affordability.…
Women’s Refugee Commission Publishes Report on Best Practices for Supporting People Seeking Asylum in Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Portland, Maine
The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) released a report, Opportunities for Welcome: Lessons Learned for Supporting People Seeking Asylum in Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Portland, Maine, on…