Affordable Housing
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, NMHC’s government affairs team has been working tirelessly to make the case to Congress for critically needed relief for the rental industry, housing professionals and our residents. Learn about NMHC COVID-19 advocacy efforts >>>
A growing number of working families are struggling to find housing they can afford. Federal, state and local governments must reduce barriers to developing more rental housing and leverage the strength of the private sector to both produce new housing and preserve existing apartments. Read our Fact Sheet to learn more.
Rental Assistance Facts
The country’s 44 million renters have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic because they are more likely to work in industries where the layoffs were the largest.
Extended Eviction Moratoriums Facts
Better Policy Would Deliver Relief For People Affected By The Crisis
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More information on affordable housing, in addition to the NMHC/NAA viewpoint.
Read MoreToolkit
The Housing Affordability Toolkit helps guide discussions regarding specific housing affordability policies, tools, and incentives. It is divided into six sections and each section delves into a specific component of addressing the affordability challenge.
