More than 40,000 families rely on Emergency Housing Vouchers to help afford their homes. NLIHC, CBPP, The Alliance, and NHLP are urging HUD to swiftly release guidance to help public housing agencies seamlessly transition families from EHVs to Tenant Protection Vouchers and ensure they remain stably housed. With the end of the year approaching, read more about what the organizations are asking HUD to do: nlihc.org/resource/nlihc-cbp…

We've nearly hit 400 actions! Take some time to thank your members of Congress for their role in passing the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” and their dedication to affordable housing! Thank them using this form: nlihc.quorum.us/campaign/165… And thank YOU for your ongoing partnership and advocacy for households with the lowest incomes.

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, renters may encounter confusing or misleading information about voting. Last week, #NLIHC’s Our Homes, Our Votes webinar brought together leaders in voter engagement to share practical ways housing advocates can serve as trusted messengers, provide accurate and nonpartisan information, and connect renters with reliable resources. See the full recap: nlihc.org/resource/recap-nli…

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, renters may encounter confusing or misleading information about voting. Last week, #NLIHC’s @OurHomesVotes webinar brought together leaders in voter engagement to share practical ways housing advocates can serve as trusted messengers, provide accurate and nonpartisan information, and connect renters with reliable resources. See the full recap: nlihc.org/resource/recap-nli…

Aging should come with stability, dignity, and a place to call home. But for a growing number of older adults, the later years of life are increasingly marked by housing instability and homelessness. In the newest episode of #TheCommonGround, we sit down with filmmaker Davey Schaupp and producer Michael Larson, creators of "There Is No Place to Grow Old," a documentary that follows older adults navigating housing insecurity and homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Listen to the full episode now! soundcloud.com/nlihc Available where you listen to your podcasts.

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! This award belongs to our entire network of dedicated staff and #AffordableHousing advocates who work every day for housing equity and fair public policies.

Save the date for the next major gathering of community leaders, policy experts, researchers, tenant advocates, and affordable housing practitioners in Washington, DC. Our 2027 Housing Policy Forum will be held March 2-5, 2027 at the Washington Hilton! Be on the lookout, early bird registration is opening soon nlihc.org/events #NLIHC27

September is #NationalPreparednessMonth For the hundreds of communities impacted each year, disasters are a destabilizing force that exacerbates existing racial and social inequality. For the lowest-income and most marginalized households in particular, disasters present a situation that too often leads to greater housing cost burdens, homelessness, and permanent displacement. It is critical that we make our nation’s disaster housing system equitable. Disasters are increasing in frequency and severity, just as inequality continues to widen and our nation’s housing crisis grows worse. The lowest-income and most marginalized people and communities are consistently the hardest hit by disasters. They are least financially able to evacuate prior to a storm and, until policymakers prioritize their needs, they are most likely to be left behind in the recovery and rebuilding process. Together, we must ensure that low-income disaster survivors can access the resources they need for a complete and equitable recovery by fixing our disaster recovery system. #NLIHC’s Disaster Housing Recovery, Research, and Resilience team and our Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition are committed to developing and deploying comprehensive and timely resources that can help inform its members, disaster-impacted communities, and policymakers about the resources needed to implement equitable housing disaster recovery. You can use our DHR Toolkit to help you in your advocacy: nlihc.org/sites/default/file…

Next week, on 9/30 @ 11:30 am ET, #NLIHC President & CEO, Renee M. Willis will close out #2026HousingMatters. Don’t miss her inspiring closing remarks or this conference—learn more: tr.ee/eALwaz

#FactOfTheWeek: Tax Credit Homes Make Up More Than Half of Federally Assisted Rental Housing in 25 States and D.C.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) sent House lawmakers home on September 16, canceling votes scheduled for the following day so representatives could return to their home districts to campaign ahead of November’s midterm elections. The Senate is scheduled to remain in session until October 2. Both chambers will return from the midterm recess on November 9. September and October is a crucial time to lay the foundation for the work Congress will need to finish before the end of the year. Learn how you can take action and tell Congress to expand – not cut – Federal investments in affordable housing programs: nlihc.org/resource/house-lea…

Earlier this month, our Senior Policy Analyst, Libby, spoke at a roundtable hosted by the New Democrat Coalition on the next steps Congress should take to address the affordable housing crisis. The roundtable was led by the Coalition’s Vice Chair for Outreach, Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (D-CA), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (D-OH). See the full recap: nlihc.org/resource/nlihc-par…

Memo: House Dismissed Early, Contact Your Reps!; #NLIHC Urges HUD to Ensure EHV Families Remain Stably Housed; Public Charge Rule Lawsuit; and More: mailchi.mp/nlihc/memo_092126

On 9/23, our friends @PIFCoalition will be hosting a webinar on the final "public charge" rule. More here: ow.ly/I7ob50ZPiEQ The new rule rescinds 2022 public charge regulations and takes effect today, 9/18. What's changed? See below.

Senators Chris Van Hollen and Todd Young have reintroduced the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act! mailchi.mp/nlihc/fsova2026-1… #NLIHC encourages Congress to enact this bipartisan legislation because access to safe, affordable housing is essential to quality of life and supports educational attainment, economic mobility, and health outcomes.

#NLIHC President & CEO, Renee Willis will join a distinguished group of housing leaders for a dynamic panel of experts to discuss housing affordability as it relates to the 2026 elections. They'll help the audience understand the historical roots of these debates, and how to critically assess the promises and pitfalls of current proposals. Learn more about this panel, #HousingWashington2026, and take part: housingwa.org/

Join #NLIHC's #OurHomesOurVotes nonpartisan campaign today at 3:00 pm ET for a timely discussion on how housing advocates can help renters navigate misinformation and disinformation during the 2026 election cycle! Learn more and register: ow.ly/uZVc50ZNoMR

Join #NLIHC's next “Tenant Talk Live," happening today at 6 pm ET! Learn more and register: tr.ee/l3QS8z

Tomorrow's the big day, but it's never too late to join in the #NationalVoterRegistrationDay fun! Partner with us to get your community #VoteReady for the midterms: ourhomes-ourvotes.org/vote-r…

When you line up earnings against rent, the math shows a massive racial gap: 🔹 The average full-time white worker makes enough to afford a 1-bedroom apartment. 🔹 Average full-time Black and Latino workers don't earn enough for that same 1-bedroom. 🔹 Among higher earners, white workers can almost afford a 2-bedroom, while Black and Latino workers still can't afford a 1-bedroom. The income gap keeps housing #OutOfReach: nlihc.org/oor #OOR26