The National Housing Conference (NHC) commends the U.S. Department of the Treasury for moving rapidly in issuing guidance for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF). The fund is a critical piece of the American Rescue Plan and an important step forward in building back greater economic stability for the nation.
HUD’s reinstatement of these critically important civil rights rules is an important first step to ensuring that federal, state and local governments are committed to fair housing and closing the significant and unacceptable racial wealth gap.
President Biden’s infrastructure plan represents a major achievement in recognizing housing as essential human infrastructure. The historic level of funding proposed would be an investment in the future of our country by addressing the persistent affordable housing needs faced by millions of Americans. Increasing and preserving housing stock that is affordable creates jobs, fights social and economic inequities, and helps stabilize our economy.
Adrianne Todman would bring a perfect combination of experience to one of the nation’s most important positions in housing. She understands the needs of HUD’s primary constituencies, who are the housing and redevelopment officials throughout the country navigating HUD’s programs and successfully maximizing the impact of its funding.
The National Housing Conference (NHC), the nation’s oldest and broadest housing coalition, announced today new staff members to its policy team.
On behalf of the National Housing Conference (NHC), I would like to commend President Biden for his signing of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan to provide much-needed assistance to millions of renters and homeowners who continue to face hardship due to the ongoing pandemic, as well as struggling mom-and-pop landlords who are working to stay afloat after going nearly a year without rental payments.
On behalf of the National Housing Conference (NHC), I would like to congratulate Marcia Fudge on her confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
On Thursday, March 18, the National Housing Conference (NHC) will host its 7th Annual Solutions for Housing Communications online convening to explore the latest tactics and strategies for raising awareness of affordable housing and building support for affordable housing policies and development
Yesterday, a diverse coalition of more than 350 groups, including 64 national housing and civil rights organizations sent a letter to congressional leaders advocating for further relief for homeowners in the next COVID-19 stimulus package.
On behalf of the National Housing Conference (NHC), I would like to congratulate Secretary Janet Yellen on her historic confirmation as Secretary of the Treasury. Her leadership will be essential to addressing the mounting economic crisis as a result of the devastating impact of COVID-19.
