Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Report Shows Decline in First-Time Homebuying
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University released The Shifting Profile of First-Time Homebuyers: 1997–2017, which shows a decline in the annual volume and rate of first-time…
Fact of the Week: Extremely Low-Income Households are Forced to Rent Homes They Cannot Afford
Source: NLIHC’s The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes 2019. NLIHC tabulations of 2017 ACS PUMS data.
From the Field: Advocates Thwart Major Cuts to Alaska’s Housing and Homeless Programs
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) had proposed in February to cut state spending by at least $650 million to provide a $3,000 permanent-fund dividend to every Alaskan without increasing taxes. After…
NLIHC in the News for the Week of August 25
“Climate Change Is Making the Affordable Housing Crunch Worse,” The Pew Charitable Trusts, August 30 at: https://tinyurl.com/y2xqo395 “Puerto Rico left out of billions of dollars in disaster…
NLIHC Issues 2018 Annual Report
NLIHC issued its 2018 Annual Report on August 28. The report features NLIHC’s year of movement building for affordable homes for those most in need. The report is available at: https://bit.ly/2L3WEL8…
NLIHC Seeks Communications/Media/Graphic Design Intern for Fall
NLIHC is accepting applications for a communications/media/graphic design for the fall semester. Interns are highly valued and fully integrated into our staff work. We seek students passionate about…
Where to Find Us – September 3
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel and other NLIHC staff will be speaking at the following events in the coming months: Housing Iowa Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA, September 4 National…
Sign Letter Urging Presidential Debate Moderators to Question Candidates on Affordable Housing
In a few weeks the presidential candidates will return to the debate stage in Houston, TX, to discuss their positions, promises, and policies. NLIHC and our partners are calling on the moderators of…
Labor Day: BBQs, Parades . . . and Candidates
Labor Day is characterized by family BBQs, parades down Main Street, and - in many communities – appearances by candidates for elected office. Candidates use Labor Day events as opportunities to…
Presidential Candidate John Delaney Announces Plan to Revitalize Communities, Expand Affordable Housing
Former U.S. Representative John Delaney (D-MD) joins a growing list of Democratic presidential candidates calling for increased investments in affordable homes for those with the greatest needs. Mr.…
DefendCivilRights: Join Tweetstorm Opposing HUD’s Disparate Impact Rule Tomorrow, August 27, 1-2 p.m. ET
Join a Tweetstorm tomorrow, August 27, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET to #DefendCivilRights and encourage advocates to submit comments opposing HUD’s proposed changes to the Disparate Impact regulation.…