Policy Focus
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Homeowners, Renters, and Households of All Incomes Back Housing Reforms
Households throughout the country, particularly those with the lowest incomes, are struggling with the high cost of housing because of decades of underbuilding, high construction costs, and the resulting shortage of homes for sale and for rent, all combined with inadequately funded housing assistance. A national survey released in late 2023 shows strong support for state and municipal policies to allow… Continue reading
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Bipartisan Housing Bills in the 118th Congress
The 118th Congress kicked off on January 3, 2023, with Republicans in charge of the U.S. House of Representatives and Democrats in control of the Senate. A divided Congress may pose a challenge for passing effective solutions to homelessness, but advocates should not lose hope. NLIHC will continue to advocate for the bold policy goals Continue reading
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Mr. President, Our Communities Cannot Afford Further Cuts to HUD
In response to the proposed devastating budget cuts to HUD, NLIHC calls on Congress to do the right thing for communities most in need. Continue reading
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What Will President Trump Mean for Affordable Housing?
With last week’s historic election, Donald J. Trump will become our nation’s 45th President. As he begins his term in office, he will have the support of a Republican-led House and Senate, giving him and his party a significant opportunity to enact their legislative priorities in the 115th Congress. The threats to federal affordable housing Continue reading
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Housing and the Election Webinar: 5 Ways You Can Take Action
By Sarah Mickelson, NLIHC Director of Public Policy Over the next few months, affordable housing and community development organizations have an opportunity to influence a number of critical issues before Congress and to help break through the noise of the presidential campaigns to make affordable housing an election issue. Join us for a discussion with Continue reading
On the Home Front 