Our Senior Advisor for Public Policy, Renee, was featured on the Power Station podcast to discuss the 21st Century Road to Housing Bill. Listen to the episode here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-would-be...
#NLIHC celebrates Southwest Asian and North African Heritage Month! This month, we recognize the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of #SWANA communities.
This #FairHousingMonth on 4/20 @ 3:00 pm ET, join #NLIHC on continuing the conversation about how communities are pushing back against harmful narratives and reclaiming their dignity.
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4dGKCFn
It's #NationalFairHousingMonth!
Legal Aid of North Carolina's "Know Your Rights" explains these protections offered by the Fair Housing Act of 1968, and offers free resources, including brochures in English and Spanish and HUD guidance. https://www.fairhousingnc.org/know-your-rights/
Our President & CEO, Renee Willis, was recently interviewed by #NLIHC Board Member, Geraldine, on the "Ask Geraldine" podcast. Listen here! https://ow.ly/XvMY50YIpOi
#FactOfTheWeek: Efforts to Criminalize Homelessness Have Negative Impact on Service Providers’ Clients
"Two bills passed with rare 80-percent-plus majorities in the Senate and House appear to be headed to a joint conference committee. The outcome could be a broad update to federal housing and community development rules—or it all might fall apart." More here: https://ow.ly/y4BP50YIltR
Missed last week's "Tenant Talk Live"? You can see the recording and full recap here: https://bit.ly/4dF9tcC
Join today's #HoUSed call at 4:00 pm ET to hear the latest federal housing policy updates, including an overview of the President’s FY27 budget request, and an in-depth analysis of HUD’s recent Notice of Proposed Rule Making: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1XN2...
"The Senate has passed a major housing reform bill. Here are 3 ways it could have a 'big impact:'" www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/3-progra...
This week's #MemoToMembers is out! Read today to find the most recent updates on housing news and policy - https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/memo_041326
Register today and join us for the next #OurHomesOurVotes webinar, happening at 3:00 pm ET! Learn more: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eOVX...
Thank you for this thoughtful review of our conference!
In a recent study in Housing Policy Debate by Ann Owens, finds that although the majority of California's LIHTC tenants are extremely low-income, few LIHTC units are targeted to them.
Read more: https://ow.ly/bRjo50YGxXt
Join #NLIHC and partners on April 25 for the Vermont Action Summit. This event will feature panels and interactive labs focused on civic engagement and housing justice, ending with a voter registration drive.
Learn more and register: http://tr.ee/mHWWUY
The Connection: News and Updates from NLIHC for the Week of April 6 - https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/connection_041026
Join us next week for #OurHomesOurVotes on April 13 at 3:00 pm ET. "Protecting Voting Rights: Strengthening Democracy Through Local Housing Advocacy," will explore how housing advocates can support democratic participation and protecting access to the ballot.
Join us: https://ow.ly/vCvz50YGvQ1
@nnedv.bsky.social published its 20th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report, revealing housing and shelter funding gaps blocking domestic violence survivors' recovery.
Read more: nlihc.org/resource/national-networ...
On March 2, HUD proposed work requirements for assisted families. Oppose HUD's proposal by May 1.
See how you can #TakeAction now: nlihc.org/resource/spotlight-work-...
Join us TODAY (4/9) at 3:00 pm for the next iteration of #NLIHC's State and Local Tenant Protections Network call. This informal meeting space is for advocates to come together and discuss their work to advance tenant protection policies within their communities. Register: https://ow.ly/TNLS50YFfIq
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) requested large corporate landlords to provide information on investments in housing which contribute to the affordable housing crisis.
More here: nlihc.org/resource/senator-warren-...
#FactOfTheWeek: Renters with Extremely Low Incomes are Much More Likely than Other Renters to be Severely Housing Cost-Burdened
National #FairHousingMonth marks the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and its promise of equal access to housing. We recognize April as a time to reaffirm our role in building inclusive, fair, and welcoming communities.
See the recap of “Building Voting Power Locally: How Local Elections Set the Stage for 2026,” the second installment of the #OurHomesOurVotes campaign 2026 webinar series: nlihc.org/resource/recap-39-our-ho...
Join us April 9 for the next iteration of #NLIHC's State and Local Tenant Protections Network call. This informal meeting space is for advocates to come together and discuss their work to advance tenant protection policies within their communities. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/TNLS50YFfIq
Last week, the FY27 budget request was released calling for cuts to non-defense programs including HUD’s vital affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/IIh050YFezY
It's not too late to join today's #TenantTalkLive!
Disability awareness advocate, Melissa DiVietri (@melissadivietri), will join to discuss the current accessibility policy landscape, how ask for reasonable accommodations, and more.
Register here: https://ow.ly/Zf9e50YEBpU
Memo: President's Budget Request Released–Take Action; Join Today's "Tenant Talk Live" and Office Hours; and More - https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/memo_040626
#ICYMI: "The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes," is NOW AVAILABLE!
The report finds that low income renters in the US face a shortage of 7.2 million affordable and available rental homes and just 35 affordable and available homes exist for every 100 ELI renter households.
https://nlihc.org/gap
Rep. Frost’s bill aims to empower residents while improving the viability of living in a manufactured home community. #NLIHC endorsed the bill. More here: nlihc.org/resource/representative-...
