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National Low Income Housing Coalition

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National Low Income Housing Coalition

Founded in 1974 by Cushing N. Dolbeare, NLIHC educates, organizes and advocates to ensure decent, affordable housing for everyone.

NLIHC is dedicated to achieving racially and socially equitable public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes have quality homes that are accessible and affordable in communities of their choice. Our goals are to preserve existing federally assisted homes and housing resources, expand the supply of low income housing, and establish housing stability as the primary purpose of federal lo

w income housing policy. NLIHC’s staff teams work together to achieve our advocacy goals. Our Research Team studies trends and analyzes data to create a picture of the need for low income housing across the country. Our Policy Team educates lawmakers about housing need and analyzes and shapes public policy. Our Field Team mobilizes members and supporters across the country to advocate for good housing policy. Our Communications Team shapes public opinion of low income housing issues. And our Administration Team works to ensure NLIHC remains a sustainable, high-capacity organization.

06/01/2026

Join 's next “Tenant Talk Live," happening today at 6 pm ET!

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/M3Q650XO3Ej

06/01/2026

The "2025 Annual Homeless Assessment Report” finds that under the Biden administration, the U.S. experienced its first reduction in overall homelessness in nearly a decade. However, is concerned because, since January 2025, safety nets and critical housing resources have been reduced or eliminated.

Read more: https://nlihc.org/news/delayed-hud-report-shows-decrease-homelessness-federal-support-low-income-renters-help-reduce

06/01/2026

June is !

At , we recognize that while homeownership is a dream for many, safe, accessible, and affordable housing must be a reality for all. This month, we recommit to advancing policies that ensure people with the lowest incomes have equitable opportunities to secure a place to call home. Everyone deserves a foundation to build their future.

06/01/2026

Today is the last day to on HUD's proposal to remove 2025 HOME Tenant Protections! Comments are due by the end of today at 11:59 pm ET.

Learn more about how to oppose this harmful proposal. https://nlihc.org/resource/take-action-oppose-harmful-hud-proposal-remove-2025-home-tenant-protections-comments-due

05/31/2026

"An internal memo at the Department of Housing and Urban Development is poised to dramatically narrow who counts as a federally protected 'assistance animal,' cutting out most emotional support animals and tightening the definition of service animals." More here: https://hoodline.com/2026/05/hud-memo-puts-emotional-support-animals-on-the-chopping-block-in-washington-housing/

05/30/2026

’s Our Homes, Our Votes campaign has released a new report on "Turning Renters into Voters."

The report highlights successful activities and best practices in nonpartisan voter engagement, drawing on lessons from the Pilot Communities initiative launched during the 2024 election cycle.

Explore the full report: https://nlihc.org/resource/now-available-our-homes-our-votes-2025-best-practices-report

Thank you to our Pilot Communities partners: Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, Prosperity Indiana, Housing Network of Rhode Island, Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH), & Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

05/29/2026

Join us on June 18 for an Oppstartsathome webinar, hosted in partnership with New America and SchoolHouse Connection.

You'll hear from researchers, advocates, and policy experts about homelessness and housing insecurity among college students and learn about actionable strategies to support students experiencing homelessness.

Learn more and register today! https://ow.ly/IFWn50Z5FzI

05/29/2026

to Oppose the harmful HUD proposal to remove 2025 HOME Tenant Protections! Comments are due by Monday, June 1 at 11:59 pm ET!

Learn more about how you can make a difference: https://nlihc.org/resource/take-action-oppose-harmful-hud-proposal-remove-2025-home-tenant-protections-comments-due

05/29/2026

’s spring 2026 edition of focuses on how marginalized communities across the country have faced and overcame challenges steaming from recent attacks on advocacy spearheaded by the current administration.

Latricia's article, "Building Communities That Thrive," explores how community voices, cross-sector collaboration, and collective advocacy are essential to building housing and public health systems that allow everyone to thrive.

Read Latricia's full article alongside reflections and insights from other advocates in the spring issue: https://nlihc.org/explore-issues/publications-research/tenant-talk/tenant-talk-volume-17-issue-1

05/28/2026

A HUD NPRM, "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions,” seeks to roll back the Equal Access Rule. The rule is is open for public comment until June 29 at 11:59 pm ET.

to oppose HUD’s EAR roll back by submitting your own comment urging HUD to withdraw the Proposed Rule. Find commenting tips and drafting guidance: https://nlihc.org/resource/new-resources-available-comment-huds-proposed-equal-access-rule-roll-back-take-action

Address

1000 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
20005

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12023931973

Website

http://nlihc.org/

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