NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel to Testify Before U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on Hurricane María Disaster Relief
NLIHC urges Congress to prioritize the housing needs of the lowest-income and most marginalized people in disaster impacted areas. What: National Low Income Coalition (NLIHC) President and CEO…
NLIHC Statement on Historic Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC – President Biden announced a final framework on the “Build Back Better Act,” moving Congress one step closer to enacting the legislation. The $1.75 trillion economic recovery package…
Over 160 Members of Congress and 1800 Organizations Nationwide Urge White House and Leadership to Protect Targeted Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC –As President Biden and congressional leaders continue negotiations over what provisions will be included in the pared-down “Build Back Better Act,” over 160 member of Congress and…
New Joint Report: Hundred of Thousands of Federally Assisted Homes At Risk
A new joint report examines the growing preservation challenges facing the nation’s nearly five million federally assisted rental homes. Washington, DC—The National Low Income Housing Coalition (…
NLIHC Statement: Affordable Housing Investments for People Most in Need Must be Saved in the “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC – President Biden and congressional leaders are working to reach an agreement with moderate Democrats to drastically cut the “Build Back Better Act” from $3.5 trillion to as little as…
NLIHC Sends Letter to Treasury Calling for Additional Guidance on State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel sent a letter on September 17 to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging the department to issue clear guidance on how communities can use the Coronavirus State…
Freddie Mac Announces Tenant Protections for Future Manufactured Housing Community Transactions
Freddie Mac announced on September 13 that, effective immediately, all future manufactured housing community transactions will include new tenant protections that exceed current state and local…
White House Announces Immediate Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
The White House announced steps to expand the affordable housing supply by 100,000 units for homeowners and renters over the next three years. These steps will create, preserve, and sell units to…
California Advocates Celebrate Renter-Relief Bills
California advocates are celebrating the passage of multiple state bills that provide funding for affordable housing and protections for renters. Specific provisions include a strong FY21 budget, an…
HAC Webinar to Discuss Energy Efficient Affordable Housing
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) will hold a webinar on “Strategies for Achieving Energy Efficient, Affordable Housing” on July 14 at 2 pm ET. The webinar will offer insight into energy-efficient…
Enterprise Community Partners Webinar to Discuss Eviction Prevention as a Preservation Strategy
Enterprise Community Partners will hold the first webinar in a four-part series titled, “Eviction Prevention as a Preservation Strategy: How Residential Protections Can Ensure the Preservation of the…