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PRRAC Update (October 28, 2021): FHFA and AFFH; Census Proposal; Build Back Better Housing Investments

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FHFA and AFFH: We submitted comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency in response to their request for input on the advancement of equity in housing finance, emphasizing the need to conform equity plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the affirmative furthering fair housing mandate of the Fair Housing Act. Mobility Conference coming next Thursday – the (virtual) 8th … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (October 28, 2021): FHFA and AFFH; Census Proposal; Build Back Better Housing Investments

PRRAC Update (October 14, 2021): Housing Mobility Conference; ERAP and SOI Discrimination; Evictions and AFFH; School Discipline and (De)segregation

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More details posted on the November 4th Housing Mobility Conference, with panels on the Housing Mobility Demonstration, future housing mobility policy and prospects for new funding, expanded landlord recruitment, and increasing tenant engagement – register today for this (free) virtual conference! Landlords and Emergency Rental Assistance: A growing number of states and … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (October 14, 2021): Housing Mobility Conference; ERAP and SOI Discrimination; Evictions and AFFH; School Discipline and (De)segregation

PRRAC Update (September 30, 2021): New Issue of Poverty & Race; More on AFFH & Schools

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In the new Poverty & Race: AFFH in real estate sales; two-way dual language immersion schools; and an excerpt from Sheryll Cashin's new book! Read the new issue here. AFFH and schools: How effectively did jurisdictions collaborate with school districts in the initial rollout of the 2015 AFFH rule? This new article, co-authored by PRRAC staff, looks at the … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (September 30, 2021): New Issue of Poverty & Race; More on AFFH & Schools

PRRAC Update (September 16, 2021): Registration Open for Housing Mobility Conference; AFFH and Schools; Housing Infrastructure Bill

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Registration is open for the 8th National Housing Mobility Conference, to be held on Thursday, November 4 between 12 PM-5 PM. Registration is free (though we are asking participants to consider making a small donation to support the conference). Sponsored by Mobility Works, PRRAC, and the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities. See the registration page here. AFFH and … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (September 16, 2021): Registration Open for Housing Mobility Conference; AFFH and Schools; Housing Infrastructure Bill