One more week to register for the 9th National Housing Mobility Conference on September 20 here in DC – we are looking forward to an exciting day of presentations, discussion, and box lunches! See the updated conference agenda and register here.
School finance/school segregation: Join PRRAC and NCSD for a “P&R Live” webinar on September 28 highlighting some of the authors from our recent special issue of Poverty & Race, “The interconnection between school finance and segregation.” Moderated by PRRAC Board member Chinh Le, the event will feature Saba Bireda, Osamudia Jones, Ann Owens, and David Sciarra. Register here!
Fair Market Rents on the rise: HUD responded positively to calls from housing authorities, tenant advocates, and fair housing groups (including PRRAC) for continued use of private rent data to ensure that rent caps in the Housing Choice Voucher program keep pace with rising rents around the country. In its 2024 FMR release, HUD announced that HUD-approved FMRs would be increasing by an average of 12% nationally.
Other news and resources
Research RFP on the LIHTC program: PolicyLink is seeking research proposals to examine multiple aspects of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, with a goal of expanding the program’s ability to provide permanent affordable housing opportunities for low income families. See the Request for Proposals here.
Employment opportunities at the Open Communities Alliance: One of our favorite advocacy organizations is seeking a new Legal Director (as well as openings for a zoning staff attorney and a data/policy analyst). See all the listings here.
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