Biden Administration Proposes to Temporarily Cap Rent Increases by Large Landlords
President Biden announced on July 16 a proposal to temporarily cap rent increases by large landlords at 5% for two years, a policy that would affect half of all rental properties in the U.S.…
NLIHC Centers Racial Equity through IDEAS
NLIHC’s IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Systems-thinking) is an organization-wide initiative to advance racial equity and inclusion in our policy analysis and strategy, internal…
House Financial Services Committee Announces Two Hearings
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing, “AI Innovation Explored: Insights into AI Applications in Financial Services and Housing,” on July 23 at 10 am…
Seventy-Four Members of Congress Sign Bicameral Letter Urging Biden to Take Action on Homelessness
Seventy-four members of Congress, led by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), sent a letter to President Biden on July 12 urging the administration to take immediate…
HUD’s PIH Warns PHA Directors of Voucher Scam
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) sent an email to public housing agency (PHA) directors on July 18 warning of an ongoing scam on social media that advertises assistance with applying…
DNC and RNC Release Platforms Proposing Divergent Responses to Housing and Homelessness
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a draft of its 2024 party platform on July 13, and the Republican National Committee (RNC) officially adopted its 2024 party platform at the…
Register for Next Week’s (7/29) Our Homes, Our Votes Webinar: Housing Providers and Voter Engagement
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…
Illinois Passes New Tenant Protections for Renters
Lawmakers in Illinois passed several significant new statewide tenant protections during the spring to increase housing affordability and stability for renters across the state. Expected to be signed…
Recent Reporting Emphasizes Connections between Extreme Heat and Housing Crisis
A recent article in the New York Times highlights the connections between the national lack of affordable housing and increased exposure to unsafe, record-breaking temperatures for many Americans.…
Climate Change Projected to Drastically Increase Number of Public Housing Buildings At Risk of Recurrent Disruptive Flooding in Coming Decades
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience,” demonstrates the immediate and long-term risks of high-tide flooding to critical infrastructure…
Maui Housing Advocates Release Report on Community Impact of FEMA’s Direct Lease Program
A new report by Maui Housing Hui – a coalition of community members on Maui advocating for fair housing – examines how FEMA’s Direct Lease Program (DLP) has directly and indirectly impacted the…