Series Guide: Shelter in a Federal Storm
Start here to navigate our series on state and local strategies that are being deployed at a time when federal action is largely blocked.
Supply Reforms Put Housing on the Agenda, Even in Red States
Laws designed to ease regulations that limit housing diversity and supply are passing in states around the country. Affordable housing advocates in four states talked with us about the coalitions that have come together, and how they might fit within the larger advocacy framework.
Acting Locally: States, Counties, and Cities on the Front Lines
Even in challenging times, there are many actions that state and local governments can take to improve housing access and look out for their residents.
Fueling the Future of Community Ownership, a Shelterforce Webinar
A dive into some promising new approaches to both funding community ownership and building out an ecosystem that supports its sustainability.
The Tenant Movement Has Lost Two Leaders—Michael McKee and Joan Pransky
Pransky was an activist lawyer who fought for and defended both tenants and rent control policies in New Jersey. McKee organized in New York City, founding multiple organizations and helping to defend and strengthen rent regulations at the state level.
A Space of Our Own: LGBTQ Organizations Move to Ownership
A temporary window of flexible funds in the early 2020s allowed many queer- and trans-led organizations to achieve long-held dreams of owning their own buildings and housing their members.
Legacy, Stability, and the Arts: The CLT Keeping Bay Area Artists Housed
Through its bequests and aging in place program, financial education offerings, and more, Artist Space Trust works to stabilize Bay Area artists in their communities.
More Land, More Ways, for More People: What’s New in Community Ownership
Creative problem solving is pushing community ownership models forward.
Some NeighborWorks Members Struggle Under New Funding Schedule
Since the spring, the nonprofit’s funding has been delivered monthly instead of in full, leaving member organizations operating paycheck-to-paycheck and putting projects on hold.
Housing Communicators: Don’t Water Down Your Values to Appeal to Opponents
In a time when many organizations are trying to adapt their messaging to reach a wider audience—which can be done—it’s important to look to the research to avoid some pitfalls along the way.
Trump’s Big Ugly Bill Is a Loss for Housing
The tax bill includes a significant expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. However, its other provisions, especially cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, are so harmful that the affordable housing field should not be celebrating.
What’s Missing From HUD’s Shrunken Website?
HUD’s new website is missing many of the resources that users relied on, including much of its archived content. Here’s a look at what’s changed.