There will be a Hands Off Housing event featuring Maxine Waters hosted by the NLIHC outside the Weaver Building 451 7th Street SW on Monday March 3rd at 5PM.
March 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
There will be a Hands Off Housing event featuring Maxine Waters hosted by the NLIHC outside the Weaver Building 451 7th Street SW on Monday March 3rd at 5PM.
“This year’s Housing Wage is $33.63 for a modest two-bedroom apartment, which is more than four times the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.” nlihc.org/news/nlihc-r...
NLIHC Releases Out of Reach 2025: The High Cost of Housing
Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released its annual report, Out of Reach 2025: The High Cost of Housing. This new report highlights the significant gap betw...
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October 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
“This year’s Housing Wage is $33.63 for a modest two-bedroom apartment, which is more than four times the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.” nlihc.org/news/nlihc-r...
Stunning. “The longer the freeze continues, the greater the risk that low-income households receiving federal rental assistance could face eviction, and in the worst cases, homelessness, homeless shelters may be forced to close their doors.”
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NLIHC Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision to Freeze Federal Grants and Loans
Washington, D.C. – The White House yesterday directed all federal departments and agencies, including HUD, to freeze all federal financial assistance. This extreme order could prevent states and commu...
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January 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Stunning. “The longer the freeze continues, the greater the risk that low-income households receiving federal rental assistance could face eviction, and in the worst cases, homelessness, homeless shelters may be forced to close their doors.”
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NLIHC Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump-Vance Administration Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness: https://nlihc.org/news/nlihc-challenges-unlawful-administration-restrictions-threaten-proven-solutions-homelessness
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NLIHC Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump-Vance Administration Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness: https://nlihc.org/news/nlihc-challenges-unlawful-administration-restrictions-threaten-proven-solutions-homelessness
From the NLIHC: DHS may be developing a plan to dismantle FEMA. Please contact your representatives and encourage them to oppose this or any similar actions.
April 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
From the NLIHC: DHS may be developing a plan to dismantle FEMA. Please contact your representatives and encourage them to oppose this or any similar actions.
Read #NLIHC President and CEO Renee M. Willis Statement on the Harmful Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown on the Low Income Housing Community: nlihc.org/news/nlihc-p...
October 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Read #NLIHC President and CEO Renee M. Willis Statement on the Harmful Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown on the Low Income Housing Community: nlihc.org/news/nlihc-p...
Many Americans are facing housing instability.
Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.
Investing in affordable housing strengthens communities and creates pathways to permanent stability.
Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.
Investing in affordable housing strengthens communities and creates pathways to permanent stability.
NLIHC Finds Shortage of 7.2 Million Affordable and Available Homes for Extremely Low-Income Renters
By Raquel Harati, NLIHC Research Analyst
nlihc.org
April 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Many Americans are facing housing instability.
Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.
Investing in affordable housing strengthens communities and creates pathways to permanent stability.
Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.
Investing in affordable housing strengthens communities and creates pathways to permanent stability.
You can read the court filing here: democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
And here's a statement from the National Low Income Housing Coalition: nlihc.org/news/nlihc-c...
And here's a statement from the National Low Income Housing Coalition: nlihc.org/news/nlihc-c...
NLIHC Challenges Unlawful Administration Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness
Washington, D.C. – The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), alongside a broad coalition of local governments and nonprofit organizations, is taking legal action to stop the Trump-Vance admin...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
You can read the court filing here: democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
And here's a statement from the National Low Income Housing Coalition: nlihc.org/news/nlihc-c...
And here's a statement from the National Low Income Housing Coalition: nlihc.org/news/nlihc-c...
Clearing out my office before my last few days at NLIHC. Nearing the end of an era!
December 31, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Clearing out my office before my last few days at NLIHC. Nearing the end of an era!
A full-time worker in North Carolina must earn a minimum of $27.14 per hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment, according to a recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). ncnewsline.com/2025/07/24/n... #ncpol #ncga #housing
North Carolina's "housing wage" is up nearly $2 since 2024 • NC Newsline
A full-time worker in North Carolina must earn a minimum of $27.14 per hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment.
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July 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A full-time worker in North Carolina must earn a minimum of $27.14 per hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment, according to a recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). ncnewsline.com/2025/07/24/n... #ncpol #ncga #housing
New report from NLIHC & PAHRC shows:
—While 104k new fed-subsidized units were added in recent years, 71k units were lost
—39% of funded LIHTC units were preserved, not new construction
—Big reduction in federal housing funding in recent years
—While 104k new fed-subsidized units were added in recent years, 71k units were lost
—39% of funded LIHTC units were preserved, not new construction
—Big reduction in federal housing funding in recent years
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December 3, 2024 at 4:43 PM
New report from NLIHC & PAHRC shows:
—While 104k new fed-subsidized units were added in recent years, 71k units were lost
—39% of funded LIHTC units were preserved, not new construction
—Big reduction in federal housing funding in recent years
—While 104k new fed-subsidized units were added in recent years, 71k units were lost
—39% of funded LIHTC units were preserved, not new construction
—Big reduction in federal housing funding in recent years
NLIHC is calling on advocates to act with the fierce urgency of now to protect vital HUD programs and staff! https://bit.ly/4gNPJBe
February 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
NLIHC is calling on advocates to act with the fierce urgency of now to protect vital HUD programs and staff! https://bit.ly/4gNPJBe
Last day at NLIHC! I’m leaving with a full heart, so much gratitude and love, and a deep optimism for what’s next - for NLIHC, the housing justice movement, and the broader nonprofit sector. While there are challenges ahead, we’ll be made stronger from them, and we will persevere.
Onward!
Onward!
January 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Last day at NLIHC! I’m leaving with a full heart, so much gratitude and love, and a deep optimism for what’s next - for NLIHC, the housing justice movement, and the broader nonprofit sector. While there are challenges ahead, we’ll be made stronger from them, and we will persevere.
Onward!
Onward!
New disaster toolkit made by organizers for organizers (!!!) from the NLIHC, specifically from Noah Patton. Looks amazing! nlihc.org/resource/now...
Now Available: New Disaster Housing Recovery Toolkit!
NLIHC released Advancing Equity: Strategies, Tactics, and Best Practices for Disaster-Impacted Communities, a comprehensive toolkit for advocates and organizers in communities that have experienced or...
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December 6, 2024 at 6:50 PM
New disaster toolkit made by organizers for organizers (!!!) from the NLIHC, specifically from Noah Patton. Looks amazing! nlihc.org/resource/now...
America does have a housing shortage based on most all of the available data
The NLIHC estimates the US is at least 7 million homes short
nlihc.org/sites/defaul...
The NLIHC estimates the US is at least 7 million homes short
nlihc.org/sites/defaul...
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
America does have a housing shortage based on most all of the available data
The NLIHC estimates the US is at least 7 million homes short
nlihc.org/sites/defaul...
The NLIHC estimates the US is at least 7 million homes short
nlihc.org/sites/defaul...
LIVE: @nlihc.bsky.social, national organizations, advocates, & tenant leaders at HUD with Rep. Maxine Waters saying #HandsOffHousing.
Hands Off Housing
YouTube video by NLIHC Organization
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March 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
LIVE: @nlihc.bsky.social, national organizations, advocates, & tenant leaders at HUD with Rep. Maxine Waters saying #HandsOffHousing.
Take Action: HUD Proposal Threatens Housing Stability for Millions
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing new work requirements and time limits for people living in public housing or receiving housing assistance.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing new work requirements and time limits for people living in public housing or receiving housing assistance.
HUD Publishes Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Time Limits and Work Requirements; New NLIHC, Partner Resources; Comments Due May 1
By Alayna Calabro, NLIHC Senior Policy Analyst and Renee Williams, NLIHC Senior Advisor for Public Policy
nlihc.org
April 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Take Action: HUD Proposal Threatens Housing Stability for Millions
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing new work requirements and time limits for people living in public housing or receiving housing assistance.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing new work requirements and time limits for people living in public housing or receiving housing assistance.
The U.S. Senate has passed one of the most pro-housing bills we've seen in years. But its future in the House is uncertain. Learn more about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act & contact your rep. to ensure measures to expand housing supply are preserved https://nlihc.quorum.us/campaign/158056/
Take Action with NLIHC!
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March 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The U.S. Senate has passed one of the most pro-housing bills we've seen in years. But its future in the House is uncertain. Learn more about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act & contact your rep. to ensure measures to expand housing supply are preserved https://nlihc.quorum.us/campaign/158056/
I am so glad the National Low Income Housing Coalition is suing the Trump Admin for the new rules that slash permanent supportive housing funding & imposing work-education and forced drug treatment in return for accessing Transitional Housing.
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NLIHC President & CEO Renee M. Willis Statement - Litigation on HUD's 2025 CoC NOFO
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December 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I am so glad the National Low Income Housing Coalition is suing the Trump Admin for the new rules that slash permanent supportive housing funding & imposing work-education and forced drug treatment in return for accessing Transitional Housing.
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Only 22 states have laws that protect against discrimination in sexual orientation and gender identity in housing. Theres no federal law protecting trans people from housing discrimination and despite updated HUD rules Trump is trying to roll them back to explicitly not include gender identity:
HUD Proposes to Rescind LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Protections in HUD Programs; Advocates 4 Trans Equality Launches Campaign Opposing Rule
By NLIHC Policy TeamOn April 28, HUD published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions.” The NPRM seeks to remove regulatory provisions that protect ...
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September 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Only 22 states have laws that protect against discrimination in sexual orientation and gender identity in housing. Theres no federal law protecting trans people from housing discrimination and despite updated HUD rules Trump is trying to roll them back to explicitly not include gender identity:
We’re Hiring! NLIHC is looking for a dynamic Director of Communications to join our team!
Apply today: bit.ly/nlihc-jobs
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February 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We’re Hiring! NLIHC is looking for a dynamic Director of Communications to join our team!
Apply today: bit.ly/nlihc-jobs
Apply today: bit.ly/nlihc-jobs
MASS EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES LOOM
Senate Passes Funding Extension Through December 11 and Adjourns for August Recess
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy Director
nlihc.org
August 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
MASS EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES LOOM
Last week, #NLIHC was honored to receive the Effective Non-Profit Organizations award from Congresswoman Maxine Waters, recognizing our service, community work, and efforts to build a better future. We thank Congresswoman Waters and her team for this recognition!
September 24, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Last week, #NLIHC was honored to receive the Effective Non-Profit Organizations award from Congresswoman Maxine Waters, recognizing our service, community work, and efforts to build a better future. We thank Congresswoman Waters and her team for this recognition!
@gomez.house.gov hosted his Inaugural National summit on Housing Affordability Crisis on Wed, and it was incredibly successful.
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Congressman Gomez Convenes Housing Policy Experts for National Summit on the Housing Affordability Crisis
By Libby O’Neill, NLIHC Senior Policy Analyst
nlihc.org
September 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
@gomez.house.gov hosted his Inaugural National summit on Housing Affordability Crisis on Wed, and it was incredibly successful.
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