Our Mission: Since 1931, NHC and its membership have been dedicated to helping ensure safe, decent and affordable housing for all Americans. NHC has earned its strong reputation as the United Voice for Housing by actively engaging and convening its membership in nonpartisan advocacy for effective housing policy solutions at the local, state and national levels.

Your Membership in NHC:

• Makes your voice heard by advocating for effective housing policy solutions and making affordable housing a top national priority.
• Supports your work with research and cutting-edge online tools developed by NHC’s research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, including the state and local policy toolbox at HousingPolicy.org and foreclosure prevention resources at Foreclosure-Response.org.
• Expands your network and provides access to policy makers and legislators engaged in affordable housing policy.
• Connects you to experts and advocates in your community through regional forums, conferences and other events.
• Keeps you informed with updates on local, state and national housing policies and legislation.
• Gets you involved in policy-making through participation in key working groups related to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, neighborhood stabilization, foreclosure prevention, workforce and employer-assisted housing, and other housing issues.

As an NHC Member, You Will Receive:

• Relevant information on affordable housing issues from our Web site, our weekly Washington Wire bulletins and monthly Developments newsletter.
• Opportunities to share experiences and exchange ideas with your peers through our new and social media networks, including the Open House Blog, Twitter and Facebook.
• Research and Publications from the Center for Housing Policy.
• Information on Center for Housing Policy research and publications.
• Access to our comprehensive online membership and supporter directory.
• Advance registration and discounts at all NHC events.

For a list of upcoming NHC and Center for Housing Policy events, please see visit our events section.

You can join NHC as a member or become part of our prestigious Housing Leadership Support Program.

To become an NHC member, please fill out this online Membership Application or contact Greg Gramza at (202) 466-2121, Ext. 227, or ggramza@nhc.org.

Are you already a member of NHC or Center Sponsor, and still need to register? Get access to members and supporters only content by registering here!

Support the Center for Housing Policy

NHC’s research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, specializes in developing solutions through research. In partnership with NHC and its members, the Center works to broaden understanding of the nation’s housing challenges and to examine the impact of policies and programs developed to address these needs.

The Center is funded separately from NHC.  To learn more about the Center and supporting its work, please go to Support the Center.