No State has Enough Supply of Affordable Housing for Renters with the Lowest Incomes
Source: The Gap, NLIHC 2025
Study Finds Zoning Policies that Limit Rental Housing Availability in Neighborhoods Leads to Greater Racial and Socioeconomic Segregation
A recent article published in the Journal of Urban Affairs titled, “Rental Deserts, Segregation, and Zoning” examines how the concentration of rental housing may reinforce enduring patterns of racial…
NLIHC Gap Report Finds Shortage of 7.1 Million Affordable and Available Homes for Extremely Low-Income Renters
NLIHC released the latest version of its annual report “The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes” on March 13. The report finds that the lowest income renters in the U.S. face a shortage of 7.1…
Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign Releases New Fact Sheet on Companion Animal Welfare and Pet-Inclusive Affordable Housing
The Opportunity Starts at Home campaign has released a new fact sheet describing the critical connection between companion animal welfare and access to stable, affordable, and pet-inclusive housing.…
Four Fair Housing Groups Sue HUD and DOGE Over Canceling FHIP Contracts
Four fair housing organizations filed a class action lawsuit on March 13 against HUD and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following HUD’s sudden and unlawful termination of grants the…
William Pulte Confirmed as new Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency
William Pulte was confirmed as Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) by a Senate vote of 56-4 on March 13. FHFA oversees the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae, Freddie…
NLIHC Endorses Senate Bills Introduced in Congress
NLIHC endorsed four bills introduced last week by Senators Cortez Masto (D-NV), Warnock (D-GA), and Reed (D-RI). If enacted, these bills would preserve manufactured homes, bridge the gap between…
Senators Warren (D-MA) & Warnock (D-GA) and Representative Cleaver (D-MO) Introduce American Housing and Economic Mobility Act
Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, together with Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO),…
NLIHC Interim CEO and President Renee Willis Testifies before Senate Banking Committee on Bipartisan Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing, “Housing Roadblocks: Paving a New Way to Address Affordability,” on March 12. The hearing addressed bipartisan…
Senators Rounds (R-SD) and Reed (D-RI) lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Against HUD Field Office Closures
Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Jack Reed (D-RI) sent a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, urging him to retain HUD field offices in every state, in response to reports that HUD is considering…
Join Tuesday’s (March 11) National HoUSed Campaign Call with Congresswoman Maxine Waters!
Join Tuesday’s (March 11) national HoUSed campaign call from 4-5 pm ET. The call will feature remarks from special guest Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), who will talk about NLIHC’s March 3 rally…