Federal Legislative Advocacy

We advocate for positive policy change.

On November 9, we held a post-election update conference call on how the election results will impact affordable housing.

Listen to a recording of the call (you'll be asked to enter your name and email address)
Read notes and quotes from the call on Twitter (read from the bottom of the page to the top to see the updates in chronological order)

Resources for the call:

HUD's National Housing Trust Fund webpage
HUD's proposed rule on the National Housing Trust Fund (PDF; 33 pages)
National Low Income Housing Coalition newsletter article on National Housing Trust Fund regulations
NLIHC National Housing Trust Fund webpage
NLIHC Annotated Summary of National Housing Trust Fund Proposed Regulations
Center for Community Change National Housing Trust Fund resource page

For more information or to learn how to get involved, please contact Michele Thomas at michele@wliha.org or at 206.442.9455 x205.

PETRA: Preservation, Enhancement and Transformation of Rental Assistance

HUD is considering a major shift in how rental housing will be funded and preserved. Learn more about this proposal from the following organizations:

National Low Income Housing Coalition PETRA Watch-
NLIHC PETRA Watch is a compendium of resources on PETRA, including news articles, resources from HUD, and statements on the proposal from the NLIHC and other organizations.

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities TRA Resource Page-
NAHRO offers resources from HUD, its own coverage of the proposal, and other preservation resources.

National Association of HUD Tenants Testimony to Congress (PDF file)-
NAHT board member Judy Montanez's testimony to the House Committee on Financial Services, May 25, 2010

Department of Housing and Urban Development PETRA page-
PETRA resources provided by HUD, including presentations, webcasts, and FAQs.