National Low Income Housing Coalition

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a memo, removing critical disaster resilience, community participation, federal oversight, fair housing, & civil rights requirements & standards from nearly $12 billion in disaster recovery funding approved by Congress for disasters occurring in 2023 & 2024. ? Read NLIHC's full statement: https://bit.ly/4bKAiJv

NLIHC released today its annual report, "The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes." The report finds that the lowest-income renters in the U.S. face a shortage of 7.1 million affordable and available rental homes. Three-quarters of renters with extremely low incomes are severely housing cost-burdened, spending more than half of their income on rent. Recent proposals for drastic cuts to HUD and its programs are contraindicated, as the report emphasizes the continued need for a bipartisan commitment to solving the affordable housing crisis. Sustained federal investments are desperately needed to preserve and expand the affordable housing stock, bridge the gap between renters’ incomes and rent costs, and provide emergency aid for renters who experience unexpected short-term financial setbacks. The full report and interactive map are available on our website at: https://nlihc.org/gap

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) will join NLIHC's Housing Policy Forum! While in-person registration for #Forum25 is sold out, virtual registration is still available until Friday, March 14: https://lnkd.in/evFDKiD8 Ranking Member of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senator Elizabeth Warren will discuss the importance of protecting and expanding affordable housing for the lowest-income and most marginalized communities and countering ongoing threats to vital housing programs. Serving on the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Rounds will provide remarks on the importance of, and actions needed to build and preserve affordable homes in rural communities and on Tribal lands. Senator Blunt Rochester is the first black woman to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. Blunt Rochester will provide remarks on how critical it is that advocates and congressional champions work together to address housing costs and remove barriers to housing supply. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/evFDKiD8

This #BlackHistoryMonth, NLIHC celebrates Black leaders, with an eye toward the future. Today, we are highlighting a few trailblazers who are shaping the future of housing advocacy. These Black leaders are making a lasting impact on the fight for housing equity. Kionna Louise Walker, AIA, NOMA is the Founder and CEO of Next Great Architects - The Teaching Studio. She is dedicated to promoting equitable access to quality housing and inclusive community development. Architects have the power to work toward sustainable and affordable housing design. Next Great Architects, aims to foster diversity in the field of architecture as well as inclusive community development. Jabari Brisport represents New York’s 25th State Senate district. He serves on the Housing, Construction and Community Development Standing Committee and has been a staunch advocate for affordable housing, focusing on tenant protections and equitable housing policies. Senator Brisport also supported the creation of a Social Housing Development Authority to finance and build publicly owned, permanently affordable housing, providing a sustainable solution to the housing crisis. Alexandria Lafci is a social entrepreneur and venture capitalist dedicated to addressing affordable housing challenges globally. In 2014, she co-founded New Story, a nonprofit organization that has built over 2,000 homes across countries like Haiti, El Salvador, Mexico, and Bolivia, utilizing innovative technologies such as 3D printing to construct homes efficiently and affordably. In 2021, Lafci launched Hometeam Ventures, a venture capital fund investing in startups focused on making construction more affordable and sustainable, aiming to close the housing gap through technological innovation Deputy Director of Housing for the City of San José, Cupid Alexander has been instrumental in advancing affordable and fair housing initiatives. Additionally, Alexander is actively involved in the city's Racial Equity Design and Implementation Initiative, aiming to enhance inclusivity and fairness in housing practices.

#FactOfTheWeek: Top 15 Recipients of HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recover (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation Funds Per Capita (2010-2024)

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#FactOfTheWeek: Manufactured Homes Particularly at Risk Due to Tornados, Fires, and Hurricanes

In-person registration for?NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum 2025?is?sold out! On-site registration is unavailable.?Register?today to attend virtually! ? Virtual registrants will have livestream access to plenary sessions,?including an opening keynote discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist?Nikole Hannah-Jones, and NLIHC's 2025 Leadership Awards Reception! https://lnkd.in/evFDKiD8

New research from the Urban Institute highlights the critical role of manufactured housing in addressing America’s housing crisis. The report explores risks, resilience challenges, and policy actions to ensure long-term affordability. Explore the data: https://lnkd.in/dYRCn63t

It's not too late to join us today at 2:00 pm ET for the Advancing Homelessness Solutions webinar! Together with National Alliance to End Homelessness and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities we will discuss the federal funding freeze, updates on executive actions and ways that advocates can get involved. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/41cPeMU