THE WEEK IN HOUSING
RECENT NEWS & UPDATES FROM MINNESOTA NAHRO
As October comes to a close, we are on the brink of a historic investment in affordable housing but Congress needs to hear from you to get it over the finish line! This member update provides an outline of the infrastructure bill plus some new job postings. Be sure to take action as part of our national Call In Day and hope you have a wonderful Halloween weekend.
Build Back Better Framework Preserves Housing Investments – Take Action Today!
Excerpt from NAHRO
On October 28, the White House released a new Build Back Better framework that includes $150 billion for housing.
NAHRO advocates helped ensure that public housing, vouchers, and community development are still in the bill by taking action using the Advocacy website. Currently, the BBB framework contains $150 billion for housing, including:
- $65 billion in public housing investments;
- $24 billion for Housing Choice Vouchers;
- $1 billion for Project-Based Rental Assistance;
- $10 billion for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program;
- $3 billion for the Community Development Block Grant Program; and
- $15 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund
Detailed NAHRO analyses can be found here:
Urge Congress to Keep Housing In BBB Infrastructure Bill
Join Our National Call in Day TODAY!
Contact your elected representatives via email and phone to voice your support for the housing provisions in this framework. We cannot miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in housing infrastructure and address the affordable housing crisis. NAHRO must send a strong, unified message of support to Congress on the housing provisions in the Build Back Better Act.
Your Voice Matters! 5 Minutes TODAY makes a difference.
