Biden Administration Announces New Actions to Increase Housing Supply
The Biden administration announced on August 13 new incentives and reforms aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing. The announcement is part of the administration’s Housing Supply Action…
Congress Out of Session until September 9 for August Recess – Take Action!
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 Releases Four New Tenant Protections Toolkits
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 Announces New Requirement to Waive Right to LIHTC Qualified Contract for Project Owners Participating in FHA Programs
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 PIH Again Delays HCV NSPIRE Implementation
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…
Harris Campaign Releases Plans to Lower Housing Costs
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…
Register for Today’s (8/19) Our Homes, Our Votes Webinar: Getting Candidates on the Record about Housing and Homelessness
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…
Who Speaks for Me? Announces Fundraising Webinar on Housing for All Initiative
Who Speaks for Me (WSFM), a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that provides women and LGBTQ+ people exiting incarceration with programs and services to support long-term housing…
DOJ Issues Letter to State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Suggesting “Crime-Free” or “Nuisance” Policies May Violate Federal Fair Housing Laws
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…
OSAH Campaign Releases Updated Gender Equity and Housing Fact Sheet
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+…
New Research Shows Courts Tend to Defer to Landlords in Eviction Cases
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…