#FactOfTheWeek: Federal Government Typically Spends At Least 12 Times More Money on Defense Than on Housing

The National Fair Housing Alliance and the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center filed a federal lawsuit against HUD to stop them from dismantling the Fair Housing Initiatives Program. More here: https://nlihc.org/resource/national-fair-housing-alliance-files-lawsuit-preserve-fair-housing-funding

Join us for free next Friday on August 13 in Baltimore for our next #SummerOfIdeas event, an in-person film screening and conversation about the film "Unblocked Englewood." Learn more and register today:tr.ee/hFe6p8

‘Private market on its own cannot produce or maintain housing at rents that <30% AMI renters can afford, as affordable rents for these households do not cover development & operating costs. This makes it financially unviable for private developers to build or maintain low-cost units without subsidy’

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#NLIHC released today “Out of Reach 2026.” Published annually, #OOR26 highlights the gulf between the wages people earn and the price of modest rental housing in every state, county, and metropolitan area in the U.S. Learn more and read the report here: https://nlihc.org/oor

#FactOfTheWeek: Out Of Reach 2026 Reveals Two-Bedroom Housing Wages Range from $11.57 in Puerto Rico to $52.79 in California Read the full report: https://nlihc.org/oor

We’re hiring! NLIHC is looking for a dynamic Senior Vice President of Advancement to join our team! Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/nlihc-jobs

On August 13, join us in Baltimore our next #SummerOfIdeas event, an in-person film screening and conversation about the film "Unblocked Englewood." Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/5P7I50ZtXQc

It's not too late to join today’s National #HoUSed Campaign Call at 4 pm ET! We'll go over key findings from #OOR26, preview #NLIHC’s upcoming August Recess Toolkit, and hear about recent advocacy efforts to advance the “Reforming Disaster Recovery Act!” Register here: https://ow.ly/VQPH50ZtWpQ

On July 23, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend federal program funding through December 4. The Senate is expected to revise the bill to include “anomalies,” which provide additional short-term funding for specific programs. More here: https://ow.ly/xQQB50ZtBSe

Memo: House Passed CR, Senate to Review; 100 Days Until Midterms; Congressional Briefing on FEMA Act; Now Available: Out of Reach 2026; and More: https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/memo_072726

A study published in the Urban Affairs Association (UAA) Journal, found that the impact of large newly constructed market-rate apartment buildings on rents of nearby existing properties depended on the quality of those properties. More here: https://ow.ly/A76y50ZtnIa

"Miami overtakes New York for high cost of living." To afford a two-bedroom home in Miami, residents now need an annual income of at least $97,000, with average monthly rent costing about $2,440 - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/07/23/miami-overtakes-new-york-high-cost-of-living/

Didn't have a chance to join us live for the "Recovery, Mental Health, and Housing," webinar? You can find the recording and recap here! https://nlihc.org/resource/recovery-mental-health-and-housing-webinar-recap

#NLIHC honors this #DisabilityPrideMonth commemorating the landmark passage of the “Americans with Disabilities Act” (ADA) on July 26, 1990. This month, we are celebrating organizations leading the way in accessible and inclusive housing.

DHS announced a final rule rescinding the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility. The Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition released a press statement in response. More here: https://nlihc.org/resource/final-public-charge-rule-released-pif-issues-statement

Missed the #OurHomesOurVotes webinar last week? This webinar recap will give you concrete, practical voter outreach strategies following the recent SCOTUS ruling. See more: https://nlihc.org/resource/whats-next-housing-advocates-after-louisiana-v-callais-webinar-recap

#NLIHC released today “Out of Reach 2026.” Published annually, #OOR26 highlights the gulf between the wages people earn and the price of modest rental housing in every state, county, and metropolitan area in the U.S. Learn more and read the report here: https://nlihc.org/oor

#NLIHC recently kicked off the #SummerOfIDEAS monthly summer film series! This virtual event featured a screening and discussion of the documentary “No Place to Grow Old.” See the full recap here: https://nlihc.org/resource/nlihcs-summer-ideas-hosts-its-first-virtual-screening

#FactOfTheWeek: Every Dollar Invested in Cleveland’s Right to Counsel Program Returns $2.47 While Helping Clients Achieve Their Housing Goals

Applications are now open for the upcoming Collective Cohort! Learn more about The Collective and submit your application today: https://tr.ee/cp6ggr

The "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" is now law! We created a new guide to help renters and advocates understand what the new law means and how to influence how it will be put into action. Download it here: https://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/ROAD_Impacts_071026.pdf

On May 29, OMB proposed to reshape the framework for federal funding awards. The proposed changes prompted concern, with nearly 500,000 comments submitted. An analysis of 52,322 posted comments found that about 95% of comments in the sample opposed the rulemaking. https://ow.ly/W4I750ZqSsC

We’re hiring! NLIHC is looking for a dynamic Senior Vice President of Advancement to join our team! Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/nlihc-jobs

While funding for the current federal FY doesn't run out until October 1, Congress won't be able to negotiate, draft, and finalize all 12 spending bills before the new FY begins, and lawmakers are eager to avoid a shutdown in the run up to November mid-terms More here: https://ow.ly/FwEu50ZqcW4

Memo: House to Consider CR; Resolution for 3rd Reconciliation Package; HUD Withdraws FHA Guidance Docs; Public Charge Rule Released; and More: https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/memo_072026

Today is the LAST DAY to submit your nominations for the 2027 Housing Leadership Awards! Do you know a person or organization leading in the fight for affordable housing? Learn more and submit a nomination, today! https://nlihc.org/resource/nlihc-invites-nominations-2027-housing-leadership-awards

The Collective is a group of tenant advocates and community leaders with lived experience of housing insecurity who work towards housing justice and racial equity in their neighborhoods and greater communities. Interested in joining our next Cohort? Learn more and apply today: https://tr.ee/cp6ggr

How much do you need to earn to afford a modest apartment in your state? #StayTuned to find out in #OOR26. Out next week!

The "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act," was signed into law, the first major bipartisan housing legislation since the 1990s. #NLIHC celebrates and thanks lawmakers and advocates for their ongoing work to pass vital affordable housing legislation. Find the ROAD resource: https://ow.ly/IIBk50ZnQ9l

#NowAvailable, the Spanish edition of #TenantTalk: Fortaleza Colectiva Frente a la Adversidad! This issue highlights resource about HUD programs and stories from advocates in different fields who have turned challenges into opportunities for success. Read it here: https://ow.ly/98ZE50ZoAWX