Average Rental Arrears in NYC Affordable Properties Increased 43% between 2019 and 2020
The NYU Furman Center released “Rent Payments in a Pandemic: Analysis of Affordable Housing in New York City,” a policy brief examining how rent payments and rental arrears changed for tenants…
NLIHC Released Today “The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes”
Shortage of 7 Million Affordable Homes for Nation’s Lowest-Income Renters WASHINGTON, DC – NLIHC released today its annual report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, which finds a shortage of…
Statement from NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel Congratulating Marcia Fudge on her Confirmation as HUD Secretary
WASHINGTON, DC– The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) congratulates Marcia Fudge on her confirmation as HUD secretary. Secretary Fudge will lead HUD during a time of extraordinary…
Housing for Health Program in Baltimore Shows Positive Social Impact on Community
As part of the Housing for Health Program in Baltimore, a hospital-sponsored affordable housing program has demonstrated positive impacts on the community. By evaluating broader social, environmental…
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel Statement on House-Approved “For the People Act,” Facilitating Voter Registration in Federally Assisted Housing
Washington, DC –The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage of the “For the People Act” (H.R. 1), which includes a requirement…
CVS Health Invests $114 Million in Affordable Housing
CVS Health announced this week that it invested $114 million in affordable housing over the past year, leading to 2,800 affordable housing units built or rehabilitated in 30 cities across 12 states.…
Statement from NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel re: Federal Housing Finance Agency Announces $711 Million for National Housing Trust Fund
Washington, DC – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced today its 2021 allocation of $711 million to the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) – more than double what was provided last…
Join NLIHC’s National Call on Coronavirus, Disasters, Housing, and Homelessness Today at 2:30 pm ET
Join today’s (February 8) national call on coronavirus, disasters, housing, and homelessness at 2:30-4 pm ET. We will be joined by Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), chair of the House Financial…
Statement from NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel on CDC Eviction Moratorium Extension, Improvements and Additional Rental Assistance Needed
Washington, DC – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued today an order extending the federal moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent through March 31, following the…
Senator Sherrod Brown Joins NLIHC’s National Call, Discusses Accomplishments and Next Steps to Achieve Housing Justice
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined NLIHC as a guest speaker on our coronavirus, disasters, housing, and homelessness call on January 11. Senator Brown is the incoming…
Washington Housing Advocates and Governor Push for Robust Housing Funding
As the Washington state legislative session begins, the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, an NLIHC state partner, is advocating for robust investments in affordable housing and in prevention…