How to stay updated on housing issues

To be an effective affordable housing advocate, it is important to stay informed of the current issues plaguing America’s supply of low income housing. There are many reliable online resources that should be consulted to learn more about recent news regarding affordable housing in the United States. The following three online resources provide up to date news regarding affordable housing availability, programs, and issues.

1. National Low Income Housing Coalition

The website for the National Low Income Housing Coalition serves to broaden public knowledge of housing issues faced by low income Americans. This online resource offers weekly news bulletins and alerts. Upon accessing the website, see the headline reading: “Top News in Federal Housing Policy.” Up to ten recent news bulletins will scroll across this area of the screen. To learn more about any specific news item, click on blue lettering “Read More.”

2. Minnesota Housing Partnership

“Minnesota Housing Partnership provides a comprehensive array of resources that help local organizations, businesses, communities, and elected officials in Minnesota create homes for all. MHP’s resources include research, advocacy, technical assistance, and financial tools and support.” This online resource includes news bulletins on both the center and right column of the home page.

3. HOME Line

HOME Line, a tenant advocacy organization offering free legal service to Minnesota renters, maintains a website that includes recent housing news updates. This online resource includes news updates on the center of the homepage, under the headline “HOME Line News.” Past news posts can be accessed by the “Previous Entries” tab at the bottom of the screen.