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Registration is open for the 2026 NLIHC Housing Policy Forum | March 10-13, 2026 | https://tr.ee/forum26
Across the U.S., renters face rising costs and unsafe conditions. The National Tenant Bill of Rights outlines seven key protections to rebalance power between tenants and landlords. Recent wins in Kansas City and NYC show what’s possible when tenants organize. Read more: https://hfront.org/

November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
As of November 10th, the U.S. Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a temporary funding measure, known as a continuing resolution (CR), to reopen the federal government and end the 41-day shutdown.

See details on what's affected and how you can take action: https://ow.ly/CMeI50XqKVY
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
#FactOfTheWeek: The Federal Government Pays Over Three Times More in Housing Supports for Homeowners than for Low-Income Renters
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Register for #NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum 2026 featuring keynote speaker Bakari Sellers and #CapitolHillDay advocacy meetings with Congress. Join Hill Day at #Forum26: https://tr.ee/forum26
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This month’s #TTL brought together 3 panelists from this year’s Tenant Leader Retreat. They shared the importance of building community during tumultuous times and highlighted the role each advocate plays in the greater housing justice movement.

See the full recap: https://ow.ly/KGiS50Xp4Y6
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#NLIHC honors all those who served this #VeteransDay.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The extended deadline for the #OurHomesOurVotes Mini-Grant Application is THIS FRIDAY (11/14) at 11:59 pm ET!

See the application guide and apply today! https://youtu.be/yUs2UH1kWMA
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This weeks #TITR webinar has been cancelled. Stay tuned for more information, and don't forget to sign up for the upcoming webinars!

🔵 Policy 101 — Jan 29, 2026
🔵 Equity, Race & Culture 101 — Feb 26, 2026
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Didn't get a chance to catch the #TITR webinar on Civic Engagement and how to mobilize to get your community #VoteReady? Find everything you missed here: https://nlihc.org/resource/october-30-training-institute-tenants-residents-webinar-civic-engagement-101
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The letter urges Secretary Turner to extend all existing grants expiring in 2026 under HUD’s CoC program – a program that partners with local communities to help move people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing.

Read more: https://ow.ly/fLZh50XnRbI
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The #OurHomesOurVotes Mini-Grant Application has been extended! The new deadline is next week on 11/14 at 11:59 pm ET!

Apply today: https://ow.ly/PSIj50Xlj8y
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Missed our last #Housed Call? You can see the recording and full recap here: https://nlihc.org/resource/october-28-national-housed-campaign-call-effects-government-shutdown
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#NLIHC Joins Native Leaders in Urging White House and Congress to Defend the CDFI Fund: https://nlihc.org/resource/nlihc-joins-native-leaders-urging-white-house-and-congress-defend-cdfi-fund
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Last week, #NLIHC hosted a group of over 40 researchers and community-based organizations to participate in an in-person convening of the Disaster Housing Recovery Research Consortium. See the full recap: https://nlihc.org/resource/disaster-housing-research-consortium-holds-fall-meeting
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
OHOV grant closes this week on 11/7! Is your organization considering applying? Take a moment to look at the guidance video to answer any questions about the application: https://youtu.be/yUs2UH1kWMA
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#FactOfTheWeek: Nearly Half of All Federally Assisted Affordable Homes Exposed to Seven or More Extreme Heat Events are Located in the Southeast and Northeast Regions
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Registration is NOW OPEN for #NLIHC's Housing Policy Forum 2026!

#Forum26 will feature talks w/ admin officials & leaders in Congress, talks by an array of speakers & panelists, & a keynote address by Bakari Sellers, a renowned author & civil rights activist

Register today: https://tr.ee/forum26
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Use the #OurHomesOurVotes #TurboVote portal to find election information for your community, check your registration status, register to vote, and sign up for election reminders. https://www.ourhomes-ourvotes.org/vote-ready
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's #ElectionDay Help advance housing justice by casting your vote in support of ballot measures that ensure safe, affordable, accessible homes for all. Learn about your polling location, hours, & what’s on your ballot at: https://ourhomes.turbovote.org/
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It's not too late to join #NLIHC's next “Tenant Talk Live," happening today 11/3 at 6 pm ET. Learn more and register: https://tr.ee/TTL
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
While the Administration has now been ordered to use a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial benefits under #SNAP during November, new work reporting requirements for SNAP have taken effect. Read more here: https://ow.ly/mKbo50Xm0Wl
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#NLIHC's 2026 Housing Policy Forum will feature Bakari Sellers as Keynote Speaker. Bakari Sellers is a New York Times best-selling author, attorney, civil rights activist, and political commentator who has dedicated his career to advancing racial equity. Registration opens 11/5 https://nlihc.org/
November 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Older tenants in rent-stabilized apartments in NYC often face a difficult dilemma. They seek feasible options for aging in place, but rent-stabilized apartments sometimes have more maintenance issues and deficiencies, and may pose health or accessibility issues: https://ow.ly/5kvJ50XfSV0
November 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
At a time when funding for federal housing resources and programs are threatened, our research plays a vital role in underscoring the importance of proven affordable housing solutions. Support racially and socially just housing policy at nlihc.org/donate
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In response to the recent storms, local community organizations and regional partners have created the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund, which will provide support affected communities. More here: https://nlihc.org/resource/typhoon-halong-brings-destruction-western-alaska-heres-how-help
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM