President Biden Releases $6 Trillion Budget Request as Infrastructure Negotiations Continue
President Joe Biden released on May 28 his budget request for fiscal year 2022 (FY22). The $6 trillion budget proposes $9 billion in additional funding for HUD, a 15% increase over FY21. The funds…
Biden Administration Proposes $318 Billion for Affordable Housing in American Jobs Plan
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge unveiled on May 26 details of the housing provisions in the administration’s proposed “American Jobs Plan,” President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. While…
Recording Available of NLIHC May 24 National Call on “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing”
During the most recent national “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing” call, we were joined by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), who discussed the need for affordable housing investments in…
Updates on Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
NLIHC tracks all emergency rental assistance programs, analyzes in-depth information on each program, and shares best practices to ensure funds are equitably and effectively…
Disability Justice and Disaster Recovery Advocates Hold Webinar on Emergency Relocations, Disaster Recovery, and FEMA Reimbursements
NLIHC, in partnership with the Association for the Preservation of Rural Independent Living (APRIL), World Institute on Disability, and Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, hosted a May 26…
HUD PIH Updates CDC Eviction Moratorium FAQs
HUD posted updates on May 26 to its “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Eviction Moratorium FAQs for HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH).” The previous update was issued on…
Additional Coronavirus Updates – June 1, 2021
National Updates Department of Treasury The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on May 21 it has distributed $6.1 billion through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) 2 program in less…
Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – June 1, 2021
The NLIHC-led Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition convenes and supports disaster-impacted communities to ensure that federal disaster recovery efforts reach all impacted households, including the…
HUD PIH Withdraws MTW Work Requirement Cohort
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) sent an email to stakeholders on May 21 stating that PIH was rescinding Notice PIH 2021-02, the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration expansion selection…
HUD Disparate Impact Proposed Rule Clears Review
HUD’s proposed rule on disparate impact has cleared review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The proposal, which has been at…
Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Help Federally Assisted Renters Register to Vote after Moving
Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA) and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced on May 25 the “Voters on the Move Registration Act,” a bill that would make it easier for low-income tenants to…