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Founded in 1933, we're a national organization of housing providers & community builders dedicated to creating strong, sustainable communities. RTs≠endorsements
Earlier today, in a call to industry groups, HUD stated that shortfall payments for the Housing Choice Voucher program would be delayed for December 2025. Read more: https://www.nahro.org/news/december-hcv-shortfall-payments-to-be-delayed/
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from NAHRO! We hope your holiday is full of warmth, love and care. Our offices will close early today, and remain closed on Thursday 11/27 and Friday 11/28.
November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Rigorous studies consistently show that [permanent supportive housing] is the most effective solution to increasing housing stability and reducing chronic homelessness."

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Evidence Shows Permanent Supportive Housing Helps People Exit Homelessness. A Proposed Funding Change Would Cut Those Programs.
A proposed shift in federal funding away from permanent supportive housing solutions could push tens of thousands of people out of their housing program over…
www.urban.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The November edition of The NAHRO Monitor is out! NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele is especially grateful this month — especially for you, our members. Check out his CEO message: https://www.nahro.org/article/grateful/

Read the Monitor: https://www.nahro.org/monitor_issue/november-17-2025-monitor/
Grateful - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s much to give thanks for. Last Thursday, the federal government reopened after a record-setting 43-day shutdown. I am grateful for every single one of […]
www.nahro.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
NAHRO will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Did you know the VA conducts a nationwide Veterans Day poster contest every year? See the 2025 winner, as well as past winners, on the VA website: department.va.gov/veterans-day
November 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Join NAHRO this Thurs., Oct. 30 at 1:30 PM Eastern for another special edition Housing Update from Washington on the government shutdown, plus Q&A! 🚨This special session has a new registration link, separate from the normal series! nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"Supporting programs like emergency housing vouchers is a practical way to strengthen our communities....when we give people security, they contribute back to the neighborhoods they call home."
https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/5570429-emergency-housing-vouchers-funding/
Congress, Trump must act to keep seniors and veterans from homelessness
In cities across America, we share a simple truth: offering a hand to those most in need isn’t a red issue or a blue issue, it’s a community issue.
thehill.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Extra, extra! 2025-27 NAHRO President Sean Gilbert introduces himself in the the October edition of The NAHRO Monitor, out now!

Read his President's Message: https://www.nahro.org/article/turtle-on-a-fence-post/
Read the full edition:https://www.nahro.org/monitor_issue/october-15-2025-monitor/
Turtle on a Fence Post - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
Hello Housers, I’m Sean Gilbert, your NAHRO President for the 2025-2027 term and Executive Director of Tennessee Valley Housing Services.  Like the turtle in this column’s title, I didn’t get […]
www.nahro.org
October 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Join NAHRO this Thurs., Oct. 16 at 1:30 PM Eastern for another special edition Housing Update from Washington on the government shutdown, plus Q&A! 🚨This special session has a new registration link, separate from the normal series! https://nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qam6DJ_MQXiht4J2j85xJw
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The NAHRO office will be closed on Monday, October 13, to observe the Federal holiday of Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14.
October 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Job hunt? New RFP? Career shift? NAHRO’s Job/RFP/RFQ Center has you covered with the tools and resources you need to take the next step! Whether you're searching for your next role, exploring business opportunities, or growing your professional network — it all starts here 👉 nahro.careerwebsite.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Meet Ivory Mathews, NAHRO 25-27 SVP! Sworn in at #Natcon25 on Sept. 30, she believes “through collaboration, innovation, & advocacy, we can ... deliver solutions that serve the needs of the 8m families we represent.”

https://www.nahro.org/news/meet-ivory-mathews-nahros-new-senior-vice-president/
October 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Meet Sean Gilbert, NAHRO 25-27 President. Sworn in at #NatCon25 in Phoenix on September 30, he “is excited to help lead the organization towards achieving our shared vision of thriving communities with affordable homes for all.” https://www.nahro.org/news/meet-sean-gilbert-nahros-new-president/
October 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Join NAHRO for a special 1-hour Housing Update from Washington this Thursday, October 9 at 1:30 PM Eastern!

Experts from the Cooper Housing Institute, the Terner Center at Berkeley, and RAND will present their latest HCV program research.

Register: nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion is more than just a housing development; it’s a symbol of opportunity and resiliency for Virgin Islanders. VIHA is proud to continue leading the charge in reimagining affordable housing, and these recognitions affirm our work.”

viconsortium.com/vi-community...
Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion Honored with Two National Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing Revitalization
The V.I. Housing Authority and MDG Design & Construction have announced that the Walter I.M. Hodge P...
viconsortium.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Join NAHRO on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 1:30 PM Eastern for an emergency Housing Update from Washington on the government shutdown! This 30-minute webinar is free and open to all.

This session has a new registration link, separate from the normal Housing Updates series: nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
On Wednesday, September 10, HUD sent an email to PHA executive directors extending the mandatory compliance date for NSPIRE-V to Feb. 1, 2027. NAHRO is pleased that HUD has listened to industry feedback on this issue and thanks them for their collaboration.

Read more: www.nahro.org/news/hud-ext...
September 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Join NAHRO this Thursday, September 11, for our bi-weekly Housing Update from Washington! NAHRO staff will discuss several important notices changing Public Housing Operating Fund accounting, financial management, and proposed certification requirements.

Register: nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
EXTENDED THROUGH SUNDAY: We know it's been a busy week, so we're adding two more days to our August Advocacy campaign. Visit www.nahro.org/advocate through Sunday, Sept. 7 to send a letter!

It only takes 2 minutes and 3 clicks to send one of our 6 pre-written, customizable letters to Congress.
September 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hot topic alert! Join NAHRO this Thursday, August 28 at 1:30pm Eastern for a free Housing Update from Washington. This week we're talking about voucher funding, steps agencies can take to prevent shortfall, and the recently-released 2026 FMRs.

Register nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Join NAHRO as we call for preserving and prioritizing Public Housing! Despite being one of our best tools to provide housing to our communities, Public Housing has been unfunded for decades resulting in the loss of roughly 10k units per year.

Send a letter & spread the word: www.nahro.org/advocate
August 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"This would mark a major change to the long-held mixed-status rule, which allows households with members of mixed immigration status to receive a proportional amount of housing assistance funds."

www.planetizen.com/news/2025/08...
Trump Revives 2019 Plan to Cut Housing Assistance for Undocumented Immigrants
The proposed change to HUD rules would restrict federal housing aid from households that include undocumented people.
www.planetizen.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Today, approximately 877,000 public housing units remain, serving nearly 1.2 million residents. The units face a significant maintenance backlog, with [NAHRO] estimating a $90 billion shortfall for necessary repairs and upgrades."

shelterforce.org/2025/08/15/p...
Public Housing: A Moral Case for Its Dignified Revival
Housing is fundamental to healthy families and communities. That’s why we must fight for policies that treat public housing as essential.
shelterforce.org
August 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
NAHRO advocates have been making noise in their communities and Washington D.C. but we have more work to do! This week, our August Advocacy letter focuses on how housing and community development programs drive economic growth in our communities. Keep up the momentum:
nahro.quorum.us/campaign/nah...
August 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM