Excerpt: "In jurisdictions with source of income (SOI) protections, advocates may be able to use these laws to prevent evictions for renters who have applied for ERAP, depending on how the law defines SOI. Most SOI laws cover ERA either explicitly1 or because the language in the statute is broad enough to include ERA. There are only a handful of SOI laws that are limited to … [Read more...] about Advocacy Tips for Using Source of Income Laws to Prevent Evictions and Increase Emergency Rental Assistance Utilization (NHLP, PRRAC, & NHLC, October 2021)
Advocacy Documents
Appropriations FY-22 Sign-On Letter: Supporting Biden Administration’s Funding Level Requests for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (PRRAC et al, August 2021)
Public Housing Capital Funding in Reconciliation Package Letter (NHLP, NLIHC, PRRAC, NAHT, & Shriver Center on Poverty Law, August 2021)
Working with PHAs to Adopt Policies that Affirmatively Further Fair Housing: An Advocacy Guide and Toolkit for Local Advocates (PRRAC & NHLP, July 2021)
A PRRAC & NHLP Publication. Excerpt: "The definition of “affirmatively furthering fair housing” under California state law mirrors the 2015 federal regulation’s language. Note that the AFFH obligation in California is broader than the federal mandate in that the state obligation does not require the receipt of any type of state funding to apply. It is also worth noting … [Read more...] about Working with PHAs to Adopt Policies that Affirmatively Further Fair Housing: An Advocacy Guide and Toolkit for Local Advocates (PRRAC & NHLP, July 2021)
Public Housing Authorities and the New California AFFH Law: How to Spot Key Fair Housing Issues and Set Goals (PRRAC & NHLP, July 2021)
A PRRAC & NHLP Publication. Excerpt: "The following sections of this manual address a series of commonly-encountered fair housing issues of concern to PHAs, as well as fair housing considerations in new and expanding programs. By taking up the challenge of the California AFFH law, PHAs can become fair housing leaders in their communities, proactively engage with their … [Read more...] about Public Housing Authorities and the New California AFFH Law: How to Spot Key Fair Housing Issues and Set Goals (PRRAC & NHLP, July 2021)
