February 20, 2025
The Mercury News: After it failed to make the ballot last year, is there enough support for state’s $10 billion housing bond?
California voters could soon be asked to authorize spending billions of dollars on new affordable ho...
February 19, 2025
Newsweek: California Could See $10 Billion Housing Boost
Two California lawmakers have brought back a proposal to place a $10 billion bond for affordable h...
February 18, 2025
*Press Release* Statement on Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman
“California is doubling down on doing our part to offer a safe, affordable, and welcoming future f...
October 10, 2024
KQED: Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on Surplus State Property. 99% of the Land Will Stay Vacant
Before Gavin Newsom became governor of California, he campaigned on a promise to make surplus state-...
September 30, 2024
KQED: It Was a Sleepy Year For Housing Legislation; Here Are Some That Made It Through
After several years of blockbuster housing bills passing through the California Legislature, t...
September 30, 2024
Mercury News: Prop 5 would make it easier to pass Bay Area spending bills for housing, transit
Proposition 5 on the November ballot asks voters to lower that threshold to 55%, which would make it...
September 4, 2024
KQED: It Was a Sleepy Year For Housing Legislation; Here Are Some That Made It Through
After several years of blockbuster housing bills passing through the C...
August 26, 2024
Continuing the Fight for Housing Solutions: An Update on RM4
The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) recently made the difficult decision to remove RM4 fr...
April 25, 2024
San Francisco Business Times: Holy housing: Two of three new affordable projects in Oakland are on church-owned land
Two of the three projects are being developed on church-owned land and could be taking advantage of ...
April 10, 2024
Mercury News: Affordable housing falls victim to California’s insurance crisis
Nearly a year ago, State Farm stopped issuing new insurance policies for homes and businesses in Cal...
March 1, 2024
The Real Deal: Developers write checks for SF’s affordable housing bond campaign
When San Franciscans go to the polls on Tuesday, will two-thirds of them approve $300 million in aff...
October 24, 2023
Affordable Housing Finance: California Approves Hefty Package of Housing Bills
Churches, faith institutions, and nonprofit colleges in California have a smoother path to build aff...
October 24, 2023
Spectrum News 1: Newsom Signs 56 Bills to Address the Housing Crisis
Newsom has vetoed 156 bills and signed 890 into law. Among those are 56 housing measures, streamlini...
October 17, 2023
The Christian Post: New California law expedites process for building low-income housing on church propertiesThe Christian Post:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designed to expedite the approval process for religiou...
September 22, 2023
2023 Legislative Session: A Turning Point for Housing Solutions
2023 was a year for the record books, as a turning point for affordable housing solutions in the sta...
September 21, 2023
SF Chronicle: Why Churches Could Become California’s Most Important Affordable Housing Developers
Throughout California, faith-based organizations of all stripes are considering similar developments...
September 20, 2023
Contra Costa News: Bill to Protect Low Income Homeowners from Skyrocketing HOA Fees Heads to the Governor's Desk
Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) AB 572 passed out of the Senate Floor and ...
August 15, 2023
CalMatters: Making borrowing easier: Amendment to state constitution could unlock billions of dollars for California housing
As state lawmakers scramble to put a lid on ever-increasing housing costs, a persistent homelessnes...
August 9, 2023
CBS Bay Area: Work begins on controversial housing project in Marin County
A Marin City community said it is worried a housing project will accelerate gentrification and push ...
July 13, 2023
SF Chronicle: Game changer? Bay Area could get up to $20 billion for affordable housing
As San Francisco and other cities face pressure from the state to build unprecedented levels of affo...
February 23, 2023
Davis Vanguard: Affordable Housing Bill Gets Union Support
Sacramento, CA – This week, two of the largest unions in California—SEIU (Service Employees Inte...
February 17, 2023
Organized Labor: To Meet Its Goals, SF Must Get Real About Labor Standards, Affordable Housing
Their ideas about ways forward differ in some cases, but housing rights nonprofits and tenants’ as...
February 15, 2023
Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation To Improve Transparency on The Financial Impacts of Critical Ballot Measures
Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB 532 - legislation to improve voter transparency...
February 7, 2023
State Budget Coalition Letter: Housing Investments for 2023-24 and Beyond
Earlier this week, NPH and coalition partners sent a coordinated advocacy letter to Governor Gavin N...
January 18, 2023
Silicon Valley: Is the Bay Area on the Verge of a Housing Construction Slowdown?
Developers say a turbulent economy is creating even more challenges for a region that's struggling t...
January 17, 2023
KQED: Newsom's Proposed Budget Keeps Most Housing, Homeless Funding Intact. Advocates Want MoreKQED:
Amid a looming $22.5 billion deficit, California housing advocates expressed relief that Gov. Gavin ...
January 12, 2023
NPH's 2023-2024 Budget Proposal Analysis
Governor Newsom’s budget proposal preserves existing affordable housing rental funds, but deeper i...
December 8, 2022
Los Angeles Times: California churches, nonprofit colleges could build homes on their land with proposed law
California nonprofit colleges and faith organizations such as churches, mosques and synagogues would...
December 7, 2022
The Mercury News: Building homes in ‘God’s backyard’: New bill would permit housing at California’s churches, mosques and synagogues
Just one day after the start of the new legislative session, Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) ann...
December 7, 2022
San Francisco Chronicle: ‘YIGBY’ bill to let churches build affordable housing is being revived — and a key shift could improve its chances
The housing fight that gave rise to the moniker YIGBY — or Yes in God’s Back Yard — is comin...
December 7, 2022
*PRESS RELEASE* Sen. Wiener Intros YIGBY Housing Legislation to Allow Religious Institutions & Nonprofit Colleges to Build Affordable Housing on Their Land
SB 4 ensures that churches, faith institutions, and nonprofit colleges will be able to build afforda...
November 9, 2022
KQED: Here's Every Bay Area Housing Measure on the Ballot This Election
Housing is once again on the ballot this election, but unlike in years past, when big statewide prop...
November 7, 2022
KQED: In Pushing Affordable Housing Measures, Local Leaders Ask Voters to Contend With Racist Housing Law
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife wants you to know what Article 34 is. She wants you to face ...
October 14, 2022
Builder and Developer Magazine: The Key to Our Future
Housing affordability and homelessness solutions are top priorities for Americans and it is clear wh...
October 12, 2022
Alameda Sun: Governor Signs Legislation Preventing Excessive Rent Increases for Bay Area Floating Homes
California Governor Gavin Newsom approved a law on Wednesday, Sept. 28, that will protect 477 floati...
October 12, 2022
Market Watch: The record-breaking bet on sports gambling in California faces long odds
Two dueling ballot initiatives to legalize sports betting in California have wagered more than $400 ...
September 19, 2022
San Francisco Chronicle: Prop. 27 would rake in millions for homelessness. So why don’t homeless advocates support it?
Prop. 27 would rake in millions for homelessness. So why don’t homeless advocates support it?...
August 18, 2022
The Daily Journal: Report: Housing ‘out of reach’ for many workers
A person who wants to live in a two-bedroom, market rate apartment in the San Francisco metropolitan...
August 17, 2022
NBC Bay Area: Housing ‘Out of Reach' for Bay Area Minimum Wage Workers: Report
A person who wants to live in a two-bedroom, market rate apartment in the San Francisco metropolitan...
August 15, 2022
Sports Handle: California’s Proposition 27 Scores Big With MLB Endorsement
Major League Baseball on Friday became the first professional sports league to stand up in support o...
August 2, 2022
San Francisco Chronicle: Here’s how much money you need to make to rent an apartment in S.F.
It now takes a full-time income of more than $61 an hour to comfortably afford the rent for an avera...
June 29, 2022
Final State Budget Makes Progress but Fails to Meet Scale of Housing Needs, Emphasizing Need for Renewed Advocacy Ahead
Late last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the 2022-23 state budget agreement has been fin...
June 14, 2022
Commercial Observer: Calif. Lawmaker Wants to Fast-Track Housing for Religious Institutions
California state Sen. Scott Wiener, who frequently authors housing reform bills, has introduced...
June 13, 2022
Yes in God's back yard: Bay Area lawmaker revives plan for affordable housing at churches
SAN FRANCISCO – Amid the state’s ongoing housing woes, a Bay Area lawmaker has reintroduced ...
June 10, 2022
Senator Wiener Reintroduces Housing Legislation to Allow Religious Institutions and Nonprofits Colleges to Build Affordable Housing on Their Land
Sacramento – Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB 1336 to allow faith ...
June 10, 2022
The YIGBYs are back: Push to let churches build affordable housing on their land revived in California
The fight that gave rise to yet another California housing-related moniker — Yes in God’s Back Y...
June 9, 2022
RELEASE: Bay Area Regional Leaders Respond to the Budget Proposals from the Governor and Legislature
June 9, 2022 (San Francisco Bay Area) – As lawmakers approach the impending budget deadline, B...
May 16, 2022
Governor’s May Revise Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Support Housing, Homelessness Solutions that Our Communities Desperately Need
Late last week, Governor Gavin Newsom released his May Revise to the 2022-2023 state budget proposal...
May 10, 2022
Latest Bay Area Housing Data Reinforces Advocates’ Calls for Affordable Housing Solutions, Investments
2/3 of the Bay Area’s extremely low-income households are spending more than half of their earning...
March 24, 2022
All Home: Citing new report, Bay Area mayors and advocates call to strengthen Homekey
A new report from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation shows the impact and potential of Califor...
February 23, 2022
NLIHC: Regional Challenges, Federal Solutions: NPH Urges Bay Area Congressional Delegation to Champion Build Back Better’s Housing Resources
In 2021, NPH – a longstanding NLIHC member – faced a unique set of challenges in building power ...
January 20, 2022
San Francisco Public Press: How Build Back Better Bill’s Failure Could Hurt SF’s Most Vulnerable
San Francisco could lose out on hundreds of millions of dollars for rental aid and affordable housin...
January 12, 2022
Governor’s 2022-2023 Budget Proposal Analysis
NPH will continue to work diligently with our partners and allies to make sure that our lawmakers pr...
October 26, 2021
California's 2021 Legislative Session: End of Session Review
As we reflect back on the 2021 legislative session, we recognize the unusual challenges but als...
September 20, 2021
The Mercury News: Gov. Newsom’s office launches $1.75 billion affordable housing fund
California on Thursday launched a $1.75 billion fund that could help produce more than 7,000 new hom...
August 12, 2021
San Jose Spotlight: Bay Area mayors, advocates urge Congress to invest in housing
Local lawmakers and housing advocates are calling on Congress to invest in more housing to help end ...
July 14, 2021
KPFA: UpFront radio show, July 14, 2021
Listen to our Executive Director, Amie Fishman, during her appearance on KPFA 94.1FM where she discu...
July 14, 2021
San Francisco Chronicle: Here's the hourly pay you need to comfortably afford the rent on a S.F. apartment
A new report finds that the city is still far out of reach for many working-class renters. It takes ...
July 14, 2021
East Bay Times: How many minimum wage jobs does it take to pay Bay Area rent?
High Bay Area rents come with another cost for low-income workers — they need multiple jobs just t...
July 2, 2021
The Policy Pipeline: Jul 6, 2021
To stay on top of all of our legislative updates, sign up for The Policy Pipeline newsletter today! ...
June 29, 2021
Final State Budget Makes Robust Investments in Housing, Homelessness Solutions
Yesterday, the State Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom is soon expected to sign the 2021-...
June 16, 2021
CalMatters: Is union labor requirement in the way of easing California’s affordable housing crisis?
California lawmakers introduced several bills this year that would rezone empty strip malls and big ...
June 7, 2021
Reasons to be Cheerful: Churches Are Becoming Players in Making Cities More Affordable
Bishop Matthews, head of East Oakland, California’s Genesis Worship Center, has long apprecia...
May 27, 2021
The Policy Pipeline: May 27, 2021
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May 26, 2021
People's World: Newsom proposes record-setting public spending with ‘California Comeback Plan’
With California’s finances buoyed by unanticipated tax revenues and a $27 billion boost from the A...
May 12, 2021
Governor’s May Revision Shows Bold Leadership To Address Homelessness, Increase Affordable Housing
Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision to the 2021-22 state budget shows bold leadership to resource...
May 7, 2021
Shelterforce: Racial Justice Calls Bring New Funders to Community Development
Corporate America has traditionally been content to sit out of conversations about hot-button issues...
May 6, 2021
RELEASE: New Reports on Bay Area Housing Costs Demonstrates Need for CA Legislature and State Budget to Prioritize Affordable Housing Now
May 6, 2021 (San Francisco Bay Area) – In anticipation of the release of Governor Gavin Newsom’s...
April 30, 2021
The Policy Pipeline: April 30, 2021
To stay on top of all of our legislative updates, sign up for The Policy Pipeline newsletter today! ...
April 29, 2021
The Mercury News: Bay Area gets more housing funds, local mayors warn it’s not enough
After excluding the Bay Area’s largest cities from a key pot of affordable housing funding — pro...
April 13, 2021
Affordable Housing Finance: TNDC’s Falk to Step Down
Don Falk, the longtime leader of the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp. (TNDC), has...
March 25, 2021
The Policy Pipeline: March, 2021
To stay on top of all of our legislative updates, sign up for The Policy Pipeline newsletter today! ...
March 22, 2021
The Davis Vanguard: Report Finds Huge Housing Shortage Nationwide, with California Leading the Way
Affordable housing has been a crisis in California, but a new report from the National Low Income Ho...
March 18, 2021
New Report Shows Severe Shortage of Affordable Homes, Especially in California and for Extremely Low-Income Renters, People of Color
(San Francisco Bay Area) A new report released today from the National Low Income Housing Coalition ...
March 10, 2021
NPH Weighs in on Governor’s State of the State
Last night, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State address, highlighting the state�...
February 3, 2021
The San Francisco Chronicle: S.F. has taken more than a year to open 30 beds for homeless and mentally ill
It has been nearly a year since the city began working on a much-needed psychiatric respite center f...
January 22, 2021
CBS SF Bay Area: Project Home: Biden’s ‘Ambitious’ Housing Plan Lauded By Bay Area Advocates
A top priority in the first 100 days of the Biden administration will be a housing plan. If Congress...
January 14, 2021
California Globe: AB 71 Amended to add Tax Increases to Fund ‘Bring California Home Act’
Assembly Bill 71 was amended on January 12 to replace its intent language with dozens of pages ...
January 12, 2021
Governor’s Budget Proposal & Bay Area Housing Justice: NPH’s Analysis
Late last week, Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed budget for California’s 2021-22 fiscal...
December 22, 2020
Looking back at BAHFA in 2020
One of the great success stories of 2020 has been the creation and activation of the Bay Area Housin...
December 4, 2020
Cal Matters: Rising seas - California’s affordable housing faces worse floods
California’s crisis of affordable housing appears to be running smack into another intractable pro...
November 4, 2020
Statement on Election Impacts on Housing Justice in Bay Area from Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California Executive Director Amie Fishman
“Among the many pressing issues of our time, this election presents critical opportunities to adva...
October 29, 2020
Artist-Activist RyanNicole collaborates with Daveed Diggs, Jenn Johns, Kev Choice, Goapele, Fantastic Negrito, Ruby Ibarra, Zion I, Rocky Rivera, Don Reed and more to shift attitudes surrounding housing in the Bay Area
New film premieres Sunday, November 1st in live virtual event showcasing Bay Area artists and new mu...
October 16, 2020
Shelterforce: Affordable Housing Providers Fear the Worst Pandemic Impacts Are Yet to Come
“Affordable housing providers are waiting for the other shoe to drop. So far, the fallout...
October 6, 2020
New Recommendations Show Comprehensive Regional Housing Strategy Key to Addressing Bay Area’s Housing Woes, Racial Injustices
(San Francisco Bay Area) Amid critical national conversations around how to respond to and recover f...
September 2, 2020
Federal Policy Signals New Approach to Housing, New Pathway Forward, and New Movement Strength
But It Needs Our Help to Get Through the Senate Out of the devastation and loss of the COVID-19 heal...
September 2, 2020
Opinion: This legislation addresses needed housing and racial justice
Californians face an incredible opportunity to use over 38,800 acres of underused land for new, affo...
July 21, 2020
Hundreds of California Faith Leaders Declare Moral Imperative for State Assembly to Pass Critical Housing Bill
Released Tuesday, July 21 Hundreds of California Faith Leaders Declare Moral Imperative for State As...
July 14, 2020
San Francisco Chronicle: Apple commits over $400 million of $2.5 billion California housing pledge
“Apple has committed over $400 million to housing programs after a $2.5 billion pledge last No...
July 14, 2020
New Report Shows 9 of the Top 10 Least Affordable Metro Counties in Nation are in California
For immediate release 9 of the Top 10 Least Affordable Metro Counties in Nation are in California Ne...
June 30, 2020
KQED: Housing, Homelessness Were California Lawmakers' Top Priorities Before Pandemic. Where Do They Stand Now?
“Gov. Gavin Newsom began the year with a tour of homeless and mental health services providers...
May 28, 2020
Marin Independent Journal: MTC delays $10B Bay Area housing bond measure
“A proposed $10 billion bond measure aimed at addressing the Bay Area’s affordable housing s...
May 18, 2020
Amidst COVID environment, Bay Area Voters Cite Housing As Top Concern
RELEASE: Amidst COVID Environment, Bay Area Voters Cite Housing As Top Concern New poll shows strong...
May 13, 2020
Affordable Housing Advocates Release Plan for Providing Immediate Assistance to Struggling Low-Income Households, Maintaining Access to Affordable Housing During the COVID-19 Emergency
The new ‘Affordable Housing and Homelessness Framework’ includes detailed funding proposals to s...
May 5, 2020
Shelterforce: What Would It Mean to Cancel Rent?
“Tens of millions of people have lost their jobs due to the pandemic in the last month. Even t...
April 30, 2020
Mercury News: Coronavirus: Desperate Bay Area tenants face monthly rents as advocates push for massive bailout
“As rent comes due Friday for the growing ranks of unemployed workers, anxious tenants and adv...
April 27, 2020
Bay Area and Statewide Community Organizations Call for Emergency Federal Action on COVID-19 Public Health and Economic Crises
Bay Area and Statewide Community Organizations Call for Emergency Federal Action on COVID-19 Public ...
March 16, 2020
Advancing Housing Justice in the time of COVID-19: Resources for our work
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March 11, 2020
BISNOW: SB 50 Author Proposes Bill Allowing Churches By-Right Development
“A new bill introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat who represents the 11th District...
March 9, 2020
SENATOR WIENER INTRODUCES HOUSING LEGISLATION TO ALLOW CHURCHES AND OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THEIR PROPERTY
For Immediate Release “Sacramento – Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB ...
March 9, 2020
SAN JOSE SPOTLIGHT: SILICON VALLEY LEADERS MULL COMBINING HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION BALLOT MEASURES
“Bay Area business and housing leaders are in talks over whether 2020 is the year when two ballot ...
March 6, 2020
THE MERCURY NEWS: NEW BILL WOULD LET CALIFORNIA CHURCHES BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THEIR PROPERTY
“Under a new proposal, churches, synagogues and mosques would be able to build affordable housing ...
March 3, 2020
SAN JOSE SPOTLIGHT: NONPROFIT SEEKS DEVELOPERS TO TAKE FIRST BITES OF APPLE’S $2.5B HOUSING COMMITMENT
“Nearly four months to the day after Apple Inc. promised $2.5 billion to spur housing and address ...
March 3, 2020
CURBED SAN FRANCISCO: WHO ARE THE BAY AREA’S NIMBYS—AND WHAT DO THEY WANT?
“The caricature of a NIMBY is someone with a screw-you-I’ve-got-mine attitude, either a wealthy,...
March 2, 2020
PR NEWSWIRE: APPLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND OPENS FOR PROJECTS
Housing Trust Silicon Valley – a nonprofit community loan fund that works to create a strong affor...
February 6, 2020
KQED: Can the Bay Area Solve Its Affordable Housing Crisis?
” As high housing costs continue crippling Bay Area residents, demands are growing for more af...
January 31, 2020
Mercury News: Major California zoning bill dies, supporters vow to try again
One of the most divisive housing measures in recent California memory died on the Senate floor Thurs...
January 30, 2020
Statement on Senate Bill 50 from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman
Californians are counting on our elected leaders to advance big, bold solutions for a future where a...
January 28, 2020
San Francisco Chronicle: JP Morgan Chase commits $22 million for Bay Area housing
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January 28, 2020
San Francisco Chronicle: "New wave of homelessness"
"People talk regionally, but they act very locally when it comes to homelessness.. But this feels li...
January 24, 2020
NPH’s position on SB 50’s opportunities for our region and state & the critical need to anchor equity in the bill’s policy
NPH is proud to support and co-sponsor Senate Bill 50 as a big, bold solution for affordable housing...
January 14, 2020
Joint Release: We Decry the Eviction of Moms 4 Housing
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January 10, 2020
Mercury News: "Newsom’s 2020 budget leaves some housing advocates wanting more"
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January 6, 2020
Mercury News: "SB 50 is up for a key Senate vote this month"
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December 19, 2019
RELEASE: Two New Bay Area Housing Reports Demonstrate that Significant Revenue Measure May Be Pathway for Bay Area Region
Two new housing reports released today by California Housing Partnership and the Non-Profit Housing ...
December 9, 2019
San Francisco Business Times: "Regional ballot measure next year could raise up to $1 billion for affordable housing"
Bay Area housing advocates want to take advantage of a new state law to generate up to $1 billion pe...
November 18, 2019
Sac Bee: "Advocates want more done to lower California costs"
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November 12, 2019
The Hill: "Tech firms face skepticism over California housing response"
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November 5, 2019
Commentary: "Apple's $2.5B Housing Pledge Is Not A PR Slam Dunk"
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November 4, 2019
NPR: Apple Pledges $2.5 Billion To Ease Shortage Of Affordable Housing In California
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October 28, 2019
Reveal News: Google v. Apple: While one Takes on the Housing Crisis, the Other Stands Back
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October 22, 2019
Mercury News: Facebook Pledges $1 Billion to Fight Housing Crisis in California and Beyond
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October 12, 2019
The Davis Vanguard: Gov. Newsom Signs SB 330, ‘Housing Crisis Act of 2019’
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October 9, 2019
STATEMENT FROM NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW
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October 2, 2019
Capital & Main: Will Newsom Sign Bill Reviving Redevelopment Agencies?
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October 1, 2019
The Daily Californian: "A Small Step to the Governor's Desk, a Giant Leap for Our Community"
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September 26, 2019
MEDIUM: “DEAR GOVERNOR: AN OPEN LETTER FROM AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS LEADERS AROUND THE STATE”
“Dear Governor Newsom, Your leadership was instrumental in bringing a legislative housing package ...
September 26, 2019
The Daily Californian: "Bill aimed at tackling Bay Area housing crisis passes CA State Legislature"
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September 26, 2019
Medium: "Dear Governor: An Open Letter from Affordable Housing and Homelessness Leaders around the State"
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September 18, 2019
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE OPPORTUNITY: NPH’S 2019 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP
As this year’s legislative session comes to a close, we’re thrilled to share that most of NPH’...
September 18, 2019
ABC News: "Trump targets California for plan to deal with homeless on 'our best streets'"
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September 18, 2019
The Good, The Bad, and The Opportunity: NPH’s 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
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September 17, 2019
"Landmark Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk to Address the Bay Area Housing Crisis"
The California State Legislature approved Assembly Bill 1487 (Chiu-San Francisco), which will allow ...
September 17, 2019
Daily Journal: "Regional housing tax effort part of larger package"
Housing advocates lauded the success of a proposal to boost the fundraising capacity of regional org...
September 13, 2019
STATEMENT FROM NPH'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN ON LEGISLATIVE SESSION IMPACT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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September 12, 2019
RELEASE: CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES FIRST EVER COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL HOUSING APPROACH
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July 31, 2019
KQED Forum: Solutions for Housing Vulnerable Seniors
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July 1, 2019
San Francisco chronicle: Google wants to build 20,000 homes. It may need more than $14 billion
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June 25, 2019
San Mateo Patch: SMC Pledges $27 Million To Support Affordable Housing
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June 20, 2019
the charlotte observer: Make $61 an hour? That’s what it takes to rent a San Francisco 2-bedroom, study finds
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June 19, 2019
Kron 4: Study - Bay Area counties top list of most expensive places to live
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June 18, 2019
Mercury News: These Are the Most Expensive Counties in the U.S. to Rent in. Hint: They’re All in the Bay Area
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June 11, 2019
The Bay City Beacon: "California Voters Could Repeal Article 34 Next Year"
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May 24, 2019
Mercury News: "Bay Area might get its first-ever regional body for affordable housing"
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May 22, 2019
Mercury News: "Supporters unite in last-chance effort to save California’s most controversial housing bill"
“In a last-ditch attempt to save the year’s most controversial housing measure, supporters o...
May 21, 2019
Axios: "The Hometown Tour: San Francisco"
“Last Friday, Axios’ Ina Fried hosted an Expert Voices Live discussion in San Francisco ...
May 17, 2019
San Mateo Daily Journal: Housing legislation stalls... frustrated advocates look ahead
“This year’s most controversial piece of housing legislation stalled in Sacramento, as lawma...
May 17, 2019
Mother Jones: California Lawmakers Just Shelved Their Only Bill Focused on Solving the Housing Shortage Crisis
“On the same day that a devastating new report on homelessness was released, California lawmak...
May 16, 2019
Statement on SB 50 from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman
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May 6, 2019
Times-Herald: Affordable housing crisis even hits Solano County residents
“…In collaboration with the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California and lo...
May 6, 2019
New Bay Area Data: Housing Costs Out of Reach, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets
For immediate release Media Contacts: Matt Schwartz, MSchwartz@chpc.net(415-433-6804 x311)Alina Ha...
April 29, 2019
RELEASE: Bay Area Explores Housing Opportunities, Solutions during Affordable Housing Month
After November measures, advocates look to community to build on momentum For Immediate ReleaseApril...
April 18, 2019
Pacific Standard Magazine: Inside the Political FIght Over How to Handle California's Housing Crisis
“From Sonoma to San Diego, the state faces a massive affordability crisis; across the politica...
April 12, 2019
Shelterforce: The Collaboration Behind California’s Successful Statewide Ballot Campaign for Housing
“In November 2018, Californians voted with the housing crisis and their values in mind when th...
March 25, 2019
Mercury News: Bay Area voters poll results
“They’re the twin demons plaguing Bay Area residents: the never-ending grind of bumper-to-bu...
March 25, 2019
2018 Annual Report: A Year of Building Momentum
We are pleased to share NPH’s 2018 Annual Report! In 2018, NPH chose Building Momentum as our ...
March 22, 2019
Mountain View Voice on the CASA compact
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March 18, 2019
SM Daily Journal: "Local officials contend with housing bills"
“With each day new, a fresh piece of housing legislation seemingly arrives in Sacramento as la...
March 8, 2019
KQED: "Push to Create a Regional Housing Agency for the Bay Area"
“State lawmakers are proposing to create a housing agency for the San Francisco Bay Area, with...
March 5, 2019
Mercury News: "Some cities push back against plan to overhaul Bay Area housing market"
“As the Bay Area grapples with a housing shortage that has driven the cost of buying and renti...
February 12, 2019
Christian Science Monitor: ‘All hands on deck’
“The Bay Area comprises nine counties and 101 municipalities in a region with 7.6 million peop...
January 31, 2019
RELEASE: Major Environmental and Affordable Housing Organizations Endorse Senator Wiener’s SB 50, the More HOMES Act
California League of Conservation Voters, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California &...
January 31, 2019
Crosscut: "Will Microsoft's housing plan work?"
“Microsoft’s recent launch of a $500 million program to help finance affordable housing in...
January 30, 2019
MEDIUM: “WE’RE ALL IN FOR GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S MARSHALL PLAN FOR HOUSING”
““In our home, no one should live in constant fear of eviction or spend their whole paycheck to ...
January 30, 2019
Medium: "We’re All In for Governor Gavin Newsom’s Marshall Plan for Housing"
““In our home, no one should live in constant fear of eviction or spend their whole paycheck...
January 22, 2019
Beyond Chron: Builders and Tenants are Allies
“After decades of failing to build anywhere near enough housing, California is waking up. ...
January 22, 2019
San Mateo Daily Journal: "Regional housing proposal gathers approval"
“The Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board voted 21-9 in favor of the CASA Compa...
January 18, 2019
RELEASE: ABAG Passes First Comprehensive Housing Approach in Bay Area History
ABAG Passes First Comprehensive Housing Approach in Bay Area HistoryNPH Applauds Passage of Critical...
January 17, 2019
KQED Forum: Governor Newsom Proposes Withholding Funds from Cities that Don't Meet Housing Goals
“Housing is an urgent matter. We have to do things differently to see change.” – A...
January 15, 2019
Bay City Beacon: "SF Mayor Breed Proposes Bonds for Housing, Earthquake Safety"
“Mayor London Breed will be asking voters for a billion dollars in infrastructure bonds for af...
January 11, 2019
Statement on Governor's "California From All" Budget from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman
“A California For All means investing deeply in housing, demonstrating strong leadership, and ...
January 2, 2019
Mercury News: "Even Habitat for Humanity Can't Build Cheaply Enough: ‘Roughest patch’ in state history for affordable development"
“Rising construction costs and a big drop in public funding is forcing an organization that bu...
December 10, 2018
Bay City Beacon: "Senator Wiener Launches Three Big Bills to Tackle Housing Woes"
“State Sen. Scott Wiener remained undeterred after this year’s unceremonious demise of his c...
December 6, 2018
Mercury News: "California gears up for round 2 on controversial battle over more homes near transit"
“A controversial bill with the potential to add millions of apartments and condominiums near t...
December 4, 2018
Mercury News: "Deadly Camp Fire fuels California’s raging housing shortage"
“As ominous as the dark smoke that choked the Bay Area while California’s most destructive w...
November 23, 2018
Mercury News: "Can feds help ease housing crisis in the Bay Area and beyond?"
“As housing costs spiral up faster than worker incomes, U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier thinks fed...
November 21, 2018
NBC News: "'Where's everybody going to go?' Survivors of California's Camp Fire struggle to find housing"
“After fleeing California’s devastating Camp Fire, Victor Marino set up a tent in behind a c...
November 16, 2018
Santa Cruz Good Times: "Did Santa Cruz Housing Measures Hurt Each Other?"
“As election day neared, one of the big questions in Santa Cruz County was how a slew of housi...
November 7, 2018
Statement from Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California Executive Director Amie Fishman on Passage of Proposition 1 and 2 Affordable Housing Measures
“Propositions 1 and 2 are critical wins for our Bay Area and California communities — ou...
November 6, 2018
STATEMENT: In Anticipation of Election's Unprecedented Number of Affordable Housing Measures
In Anticipation of Election Day’s Unprecedented Number of Affordable Housing Measures Statement fr...
November 6, 2018
SF Chronicle: "Housing, by any means necessary"
“This week, the YIMBYs’ pro-housing revolution is facing perhaps its biggest test. Its agend...
November 6, 2018
GUSC: "What does the Nov. 6 ballot have to do with parenting?"
“As a parent, I’m increasingly concerned about the ability of vital and vulnerable community...
November 2, 2018
MEDIUM: “HOUSING IS TOP TOPIC AND TOP OF TICKET THIS TUESDAY”
“Election Day is Tuesday, which means our TVs, radios, social media feeds, and newspapers are inun...
November 2, 2018
Medium: "Housing is Top Topic and Top of Ticket this Tuesday"
“Election Day is Tuesday, which means our TVs, radios, social media feeds, and newspapers are ...
October 30, 2018
New “HIP” solution created to drive progress for Bay Area region’s housing crisis
A new “HIP” program of incentives passed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) las...
October 26, 2018
SFBT: How the Bay Area is replacing its reputation of “housing crisis” with “housing solutions”
“The Bay Area has long been known for its housing crisis. San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alamed...
October 25, 2018
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Election 2018
“It’s nearly Election Day, and local races are seeing much of the splintering and fraying on...
October 16, 2018
KAZU radio: "Santa Cruz County To Vote On Affordable Housing Bond"
“…As California’s housing situation worsens, an increasing number of communities are t...
October 5, 2018
Univision: Reporte señala la precaria situación económica de un tercio de los habitantes del área de la bahía
Según este reporte, la precaria situación de miles de familias podría dejarlos en la calle ante u...
October 4, 2018
San Francisco Chronicle: "Two measures would raise record-breaking $6 billion for affordable housing"
“Two years after voters approved billions of dollars to fund low-income homes around Californi...
October 3, 2018
Univision: Gobernador de California aprueba ley para construir vivienda cerca del BART
El gobernador Jerry Brown aprobó la ley 2923 donde se aprueba que más de 300 acres en 27estaciones...
October 3, 2018
East County Today: BART Housing Bill Signed by Governor Brown
On Sunday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2923 that will bring much needed relief to the ...
September 12, 2018
Via the Sentinel: Santa Cruz County in need of nearly 12,000 new affordable rentals
“Santa Cruz County is in need of nearly 12,000 new affordable rental homes to meet demand, acc...
September 11, 2018
RELEASE: New Santa Cruz County Data - Housing Needs Grow, State Funding Drops
New Santa Cruz County Data: Housing Needs Grow, State Funding Drops New report builds case for local...
August 22, 2018
Lamorinda Weekly: BART bill to head for senate vote
“We are pleased [AB 2923] has been sent to the Senate floor for a vote and have agreed to majo...
August 8, 2018
Register Pajaronian: "County supervisors approve housing bond, sales tax measure"
“The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday paved the way for voters in November to...
August 6, 2018
Santa Cruz Sentinel: It’s time to refocus on housing
“Many in our community are deeply concerned about the lack of affordable housing for local fam...
August 6, 2018
Mercury News Op-Ed: More Housing, Less Traffic -- A Bill Badly Needed for the Bay Area
“As our state lawmakers return from summer recess and get back to unfinished business, there r...
July 25, 2018
NPH Statement on Santa Rosa Affordable Housing Bond Referral
NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN STATEMENT ON SANTA ROSA AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND REFERRAL “...
July 16, 2018
IN EQUAL TIMES: HOMELESS IN SILICON VALLEY: HOW THE HEARTLAND OF GLOBAL TECH BECAME THE EPICENTRE OF A HOUSING CRISIS
“We are facing the gravest crisis in housing unaffordability and inequity in recent history,” sa...
June 26, 2018
New Tools for Local Government to Advance Affordable Housing: A Webinar with Pedro Galvao and Michael Lane
Affordable housing is everyone’s concern, but not everyone has access to the tools to advance ...
June 26, 2018
IN THE MERCURY NEWS: "THE EYE-POPPING DEFINITION OF WHAT IS 'LOW-INCOME' IN THE BAY AREA INCREASES AGAIN"
“California needs 1 million more units of affordable housing for people [who are] struggling the m...
April 10, 2018
WIENER SCALES BACK BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW TALLER HOUSING NEAR PUBLIC TRANSIT
“Wiener argues that the bill is needed to ensure that local opponents of construction can’t bl...
April 9, 2018
IN THE MERCURY NEWS: "HOUSING CRISIS: CALIFORNIA BILL AIMS TO HELP THE ‘MISSING MIDDLE’"
Often, when nonprofit developers make their affordable-housing pitches to local governments, city of...
March 19, 2018
IN SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: SF MAYORAL HOPEFULS, MINUS BREED, HOLD HEATED HOUSING DEBATE
One candidate in the San Francisco mayor’s race wants to shake out the pockets of real estate deve...
March 5, 2018
Assemblymembers Grayson, Chiu float bill to encourage housing development near BART stations
“Building, safe affordable, and walkable communities on undeveloped land around BART stations is a...
February 15, 2018
AMIE FISHMAN OF NPH AND SAM MOSS OF MISSION HOUSING ON "YOUR CALL" KALW
On February 14, 2018, NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman and Mission Housing Executive Director S...
January 24, 2018
SF Biz Times: "Why San Francisco has the second-highest construction costs in the world"
“San Francisco has the world’s second-highest construction costs because of complex, bur...
December 20, 2017
San Jose Organizations to Strengthen Civic Engagement, Increase City Vibrancy with $1 Million Boost from Night Foundation
Eleven projects are aimed at making San Jose a more vibrant place to live and work, driven by reside...
December 12, 2017
Statements from Affordable Housing Leaders after Passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
STATEMENTS FROM AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEADERS AFTER PASSING OF SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR EDWIN M. LEE Afforda...
November 13, 2017
San Francisco Business Times: "Everything you wanted to know about affordable housing"
Via the San Francisco Business Times’ housing podcast, reporter Blanca Torres shares some of w...
November 9, 2017
Understanding the Aftermath: North Bay Tour and Recovery Roundtable
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November 6, 2017
San Francisco Business Times: "The tide is turning for affordable housing"
It’s no secret that the Bay Area has a housing crisis. Business leaders have long identified housi...
November 2, 2017
Chan Zuckerberg Institute: "We're all in this together and now is the time for bold solutions"
“We’re all in this together and now is the time for big bold solutions.” – Amie Fishman,...
October 31, 2017
MTC Commissioners Approve Plan to Link Housing to Transportation Funds
On Wednesday, October 25th, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) voted to take an innova...
October 27, 2017
Daily Journal: Law offers redevelopment agency replacement
“Gov. Jerry Brown heeded calls from lawmakers this legislative session by approving a slew of ...
October 18, 2017
Richmond Confidential: Contra Costa affordable-housing advocates hope to build off ‘great energy’ of new state laws
“During the Richmond town hall, some speakers talked about the significance of the state bills...
October 11, 2017
Mercury News: "On a roll: Affordable housing advocates pack a San Francisco hotel and say they’re winning the battle"
Friday conference was part rally, part double-down work session to mitigate the housing crisis ...
October 3, 2017
KRON 4: Governor Brown signs California affordable housing bills
“There’s been momentum that’s been building towards this moment. And it’s so...
October 3, 2017
New York Times: California Starts Tackling Huge Affordable Housing Shortage
“We need to get to a scale that meets the challenge that we’re facing,” said Amie ...
October 3, 2017
Univision: Gobernador de California aprueba paquete legislativo para enfrentar la crisis de vivienda
Ver este video sobre viviendas asequibles, con Michael Lane, Director de Politicas de NPH! via Univi...
October 3, 2017
Hoodline Tenderloin: Governor In Town To Sign Affordable Housing Funding Bills
“It was truly a historic legislative session,” said Michael Lane, policy director for the Non-P...
October 3, 2017
Daily Cal: Gov. Jerry Brown signs 15 bills to improve affordable housing in California
“On Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a package of housing bills that aim to improve Californian...
September 29, 2017
GOVERNOR SIGNS HOUSING PACKAGE, LAUNCHES PROGRESS FOR CALIFORNIA HOUSING
For immediate release �...
September 15, 2017
9.15.17 NPH Response to Housing Package Votes
For immediate release �...
September 14, 2017
LA Times: "Key California housing legislation still lacks votes"
“…If SB 2 doesn’t pass, [NPH Policy Director Michael] Lane said he’s hoping i...
August 24, 2017
A Victory: For Fair Housing and Fair Development
In the Bay Area, gentrification and rents are rising. But going forward, anti-displacement pr...
August 22, 2017
Oakland Magazine: "A Better Housing Plan"
When Bay Area planners released a draft proposal earlier this year for guiding the region’s afford...
July 17, 2017
NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN STATEMENT ON HOUSING PACKAGE ANNOUNCED TODAY “All of Calif...
July 14, 2017
SF Chronicle: "California housing crisis spurring lawmakers into action"
“Homeownership in California has dropped to 1940s levels. Meanwhile, the cost of rental housin...
July 13, 2017
SF Examiner: "Senate Bill 35 will help create affordable homes for vulnerable populations"
“Everyone knows California is facing a housing affordability crisis. In fact, recent local pol...
June 28, 2017
East Bay Times: Solving the housing crisis takes bold action
“Bay Area counties have long been among the most expensive housing markets in the nation. A ne...
June 22, 2017
Bay Area Monitor: "Finding a Way Home"
“This summer, officials are expected to adopt Plan Bay Area 2040, the region’s land u...
June 20, 2017
RELEASE: Bay Area Region Faces Critical Juncture for Housing Approach
Bay Area Region Faces Critical Juncture for Housing Approach Newly consolidated reg...
June 13, 2017
State Legislative Update: June 13, 2017
Though California Leadership began the 2017-18 session with strong language proclaiming that address...
June 8, 2017
RELEASE: California Counties Lead List of Most Expensive Jurisdictions in Nation
California Counties Lead List of Most Expensive Jurisdictions in NationNew National Report Finds Aff...
June 1, 2017
Senate passes bill to protect political free speech rights of HOA residents
Sacramento – The California Senate tonight approved a bill by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) t...
May 30, 2017
Sonoma County Gazette: "Sonoma County Affordable Housing Support is Growing"
“It’s important for Sonoma County to be able to support the most vulnerable among us, as well as...
May 16, 2017
Daily Journal: Measure K funds must be allocated for housing
“This month, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and county staff are finalizing funding...
May 15, 2017
Press Democrat: New report details Sonoma County renters’ woes
“Those involved in the report acknowledged they hope county residents will be moved to take ac...
May 11, 2017
How to Get $2 Billion for Affordable Homes
The Bay Area’s affordable housing community has moved from conducting political action through...
May 8, 2017
San Mateo Daily Journal: Data points to enlarging housing gap
Housing advocates are pointing to newly released data about the growing gap of affordable options in...
May 7, 2017
Op-Ed: Take action for affordable housing in the Bay Area
If Bay Area voters deliver a clear message to elected leaders about the need for affordable housing,...
May 5, 2017
SF Chronicle: Affordable housing drying up across Bay Area, report finds
“I’ve worked on affordable housing in the Bay Area for 20 years, and it has never been like this...
May 5, 2017
SF Biz Times: How the East Bay and Peninsula lost $185 million in affordable housing funding over the last decade
“Annual federal and state affordable housing funding for the East Bay and Peninsula plunged by...
May 5, 2017
New Bay Area Data: Housing Costs Rise, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets
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May 5, 2017
New East Bay Data: Housing Costs Rise, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets
New East Bay Data: Housing Costs Rise, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets New Reports Builds Case for Acti...
May 1, 2017
Support Grows for SB 2
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April 25, 2017
RELEASE: Bay Area Explores Solutions during Affordable Housing Month
Bay Area Explores Housing Opportunities, Solutions during Affordable Housing Month After November me...
April 20, 2017
"Staying vigilant at the local level"
“We knew acting locally mattered. What we didn’t know at the time, but has become increasing...
April 18, 2017
"5 Things I Heard Secretary Carson Say at the NLIHC Housing Policy Forum"
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson spoke at the National Low Income Housing Coal...
April 10, 2017
NPH Executive Director on KCBS Radio: “Communities committed to supporting needs of neighbors"
Click play to listen, or continue below for a transcript of the KCBS radio interview. KCBS Radio: A...
April 10, 2017
NPH Executive Director on KCBS Radio: "Voters are ready for big, bold solutions"
Click play to listen, or continue below for a transcript of the KCBS radio interview. KCBS Radio: A...
April 6, 2017
Palo Alto Daily Post: "Growth rate starting to slow"
New census data released at the end of March 2017 showed a slowed growth rate in some Bay Area commu...
April 3, 2017
National Housing Award Goes to Two Bay Area Affordable Housing Organizations
National Housing Award Goes to Two Bay Area Affordable Housing Organizations NPH and EBHO Recognized...
March 20, 2017
NPH Support for AB 45
“Housing for our school employees has proven to be a solution in various districts both within...
March 17, 2017
2016 Annual Report: A Year in Review
We are delighted to share NPH’s 2016 Annual Report. You may recall that the NPH community c...
March 6, 2017
"Our California values are about thriving, diverse, inclusive communities"
“NPH and all of us here believe in a Bay Area, believe in a California and a nation where ever...
March 2, 2017
STATEMENT: NPH Executive Director on this morning's Ben Carson HUD Appointment
NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN STATEMENT ON THIS MORNING’S BEN CARSON HUD APPOINTMENT �...
January 20, 2017
Amie Fishman in Rewire News: "Fair and affordable housing advocates swiftly sounded the alarms on Carson’s nomination"
“Carson was nominated to run HUD in December, despite having pulled his name from the running...
December 14, 2016
Medium: Voters Agree on Housing, Will Decision Makers Follow Their Lead?
“Earlier this year, a national survey from Ipsos Polling illuminated new insight into voters�...
December 5, 2016
A Statement From NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman on Ben Carson Pick for HUD Secretary
After much speculation — and amidst grave concern from experts in the housing and developme...
November 22, 2016
Bay Area Policymakers Vote to Put Teeth in Plan Bay Area
On Thursday November 17th, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of B...
November 21, 2016
New Analysis: Election Results from Around Nation on Affordable Housing
New Analysis: Election Results from Around Nation on Affordable HousingFrom Coast to Coast, Voters R...
November 16, 2016
Update on Santa Clara County
Update: Wednesday, November 16, 5pm In Santa Clara County, elections has now counted 90% of the vote...
November 15, 2016
Updated Numbers from Santa Clara County (89% votes counted)
Update: Tuesday, November 15, 5pm In Santa Clara County, updated numbers show Measure A keeping a le...
November 14, 2016
Update:Monday, 11/14, 5pm
Update: Monday, November 14, 5pm – In Alameda County, Measure A1 remains well above the thresh...
November 14, 2016
Update: On Track Toward Victory
Monday, November 14 Update In Alameda County, Measure A1 increased its lead to 72.83% YES (Updated 1...
November 11, 2016
Updated Vote Counts Continue To Suggest Positive Outcomes
Friday, November 11 Update As we continue to monitor vote counts for the three Bay Area County affor...
November 10, 2016
CAUTIOUSLY MORE OPTIMISTIC
Thursday, Nov. 10 – 2pm · Alameda Measure A1 – 72.32% (last update 11/9/16 1:40 am, Registrar�...
November 9, 2016
Early Vote Counts Show Strong Support for Affordable Homes Throughout Bay Area
While final vote counts are still days away, unofficial results signal that voters supported the thr...
November 9, 2016
EARLY VOTE COUNTS
After a late night, these are still early numbers for three county housing measures. Each county has...
November 8, 2016
Hi, Have You Voted Today?
Louis Chicoine from Abode and Bruce Ives from LifeMoves are burning up phone lines for Measure A....
November 8, 2016
COMMUNITY, HOUSING ADVOCATES IN BERKELEY OFFICE FOR MEASURE A1 GOTV
Community volunteers have joined NPH and East Bay Housing Organizations teams at the SAHA site in Be...
November 8, 2016
We Would Not Be Where We Are Without Your Hard Work
We are so proud that this community has not only placed Affordable Housing measures on the ballot in...
November 7, 2016
BUSY GOTV WEEKEND FOR NPH & PARTNERS
NPH members stepped up to volunteer in partnership with housing advocates and community partners acr...
November 7, 2016
Interesting Facts About Voter Registration
NPH members played a role in this increase. We achieved a 15% increase in voter registration in our ...
November 7, 2016
Information on the Vote Count
When the polls close at 8pm Tuesday, County Clerks and Registrars will be the focus of attention as ...
November 6, 2016
Michael Lane in the SF Gate "The Crisis is Now"
“The crisis is now,” Lane said in an interview. “Voters are wanting the county to address it w...
November 4, 2016
NPH Staff Is Phone Banking and Lit Dropping Around the Bay Area!
Join NPH and GET OUT THE VOTE!
November 4, 2016
NPH ED Amie Fishman Speaks at SIEPR Policy Forum
NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman spoke this month at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy R...
November 1, 2016
Housing as Health Care: A Road Map for States
The National Governors Association (NGA) has recognized that housing can improve health outcomes and...
November 1, 2016
New LIHTC Advocacy Fact Sheet for California.
NHC's new fact sheet shows how income averaging would enable the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHT...
November 1, 2016
MOHCD on Where $310m Housing Bond Funds are Being Used
The San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development released an update of where Pr...
November 1, 2016
Ready to Vote Already!
The moment we've all been waiting for, Election Day on Tuesday, November 8 is almost here! If you vo...
October 29, 2016
GOTV Countdown: Alameda County Rally Oct. 29
Get out the Vote Countdown! Let's GOTV Alameda County!
October 19, 2016
Amie Fishman Quoted in the Christian Science Monitor
For those who get evicted or priced out of a neighborhood, she says, “you lose not just your home ...
October 19, 2016
NPH Makes Inroads on Plan Bay Area
On October 14th the Joint Planning and Administrative Committees of the Metropolitan Transportation ...
October 18, 2016
Ballots Have Mailed -- Have You Talked to Voters?
Affordable housing volunteers are stepping up for our campaigns in a big way! Your work is making a ...
October 11, 2016
MICHAEL LANE ON KSCO RADIO
NPH Policy Director Michael Lane talked with Rosemary Chalmers on KSCO 1080's Good Morning Monterey ...
October 11, 2016
MICHAEL LANE QUOTED IN THE MERCURY NEWS
“The first order of business is to get people into a safe and decent place,” he said. “It’s ...
October 5, 2016
Are You Ready to Vote for Housing?
If you attended the NPH Conference, you heard loud and clear from our partners in local government �...
September 16, 2016
Housing Measure Campaign Materials Ready to Ship or Download
Here's your biweekly round-up of campaign activities, and how you can make the difference for re-inv...
September 6, 2016
The Responsibility Lies With Us
Jennifer Loving, Executive Director of Destination Home, recently wrote a powerful Op-Ed in the Sa...
August 30, 2016
AMIE FISHMAN URGES BIG LEADERSHIP
NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman was quoted in a recent article, featured in the East Bay Times, ...
August 26, 2016
3...2...1... Launch! Join NPH at Campaign Kickoffs
With Labor Day around the corner, the official campaign season kicks off and three campaigns NPH has...
August 26, 2016
Urban Institute Interactive Map Shows Gap Between Homes Available and Number of Renters in Need
This great new interactive map from Urban Institute shows the number of affordable homes available t...
August 10, 2016
Yes on A For Affordable Housing Fact Sheet is Here
The Yes on A for Affordable Housing campaign in Santa Clara County has just released their fact shee...
August 10, 2016
WE HAVE GAME CHANGING SOLUTIONS IN FRONT OF US
NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman was interviewed by our partner The San Francisco Foundation (TSF...
July 27, 2016
New Tool: Does the Cost of Affordable Housing Pencil Out?
A new National Housing Conference & Urban Institute tool is a great resource for educating polic...
July 27, 2016
NPH FEATURED IN THE CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY
NPH was mentioned in this Chronicle of Philanthropy article discussing our recent grant from The San...
July 27, 2016
MICHAEL LANE IN THE DAILY JOURNAL
NPH Policy Director Michael was quoted in this Daily Journal article on a Measure A Extension in S...
July 20, 2016
'BEGINNING THE HARD, HOPEFUL WORK' - NPH RECEIVES TSFF EQUITY STRATEGY GRANT
NPH is honored, humbled and very excited to be a TSFF #Place grantee, part of the first gr...
July 15, 2016
MICHAEL LANE IN THE ALMANAC ON SAN MATEO REVENUE MEASURE
Michael Lane of the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California said some form of financin...
July 13, 2016
"NOW IS THE TIME FOR BOLD ACTION" - NPH'S MICHAEL LANE IN THE SAN MATEO DAILY JOURNAL
“A consistent, ongoing source of revenue is necessary. Now is the time for bold action,” Lane sa...
July 12, 2016
News Coverage Round Up: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Puts Housing Bond on the Ballot
On June 21st, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place an affordable ...
July 12, 2016
News Coverage Round Up: Alameda County Board of Supervisors Puts Housing Bond on the Ballot
On June 28th, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place an affordable hous...
July 5, 2016
Amie Fishman in the Mercury News: Bay Area Advocates Sense Change in Political, Public Will to Help Homeless
"This is such an exciting moment," said Fishman. "We're seeing a convergence of political leadership...
July 5, 2016
NPH Members, Board Members and Staff On Solutions During June 29th Media Blitz on Homelessness
A recap of the coverage on the homelessness crisis during the June 29th media blitz #SFhomelessproje...
July 5, 2016
Amie Fishman in the News: Santa Clara County Housing Bond Heads to the Ballot
NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman was quoted in a recent Mercury News article discussing the impor...
July 5, 2016
LIHTC Income Averaging
Check out this LIHTC Fact Sheet from our friends at the National Housing Conference
June 24, 2016
John Stewart Company and BRIDGE Housing in the Business Times
Housing bonds work! Prop A money is now building much needed affordable homes for all San Fran...
June 21, 2016
Destination Home Op-Ed on the Proposed Santa Clara Housing Bond
Housing and homeless advocates call for the Santa Clara County Supervisors to invest in people and �...
June 21, 2016
Sponsor the 2016 NPH Fall Conference
Be a part of the 37th annual NPH Fall Conference by becoming a sponsor and join affordable housing p...
May 24, 2016
Amie Fishman at the SV@Home Policy Breakfast
If you missed Silicon Valley at Home's policy breakfast, check out the event video - NPH's Amie Fish...
May 20, 2016
Amie Fishman in the Huffington Post
NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman was quoted in The Huffington Post, on the ongoing affordable hou...
May 19, 2016
Amie Fishman & Leslye Corsiglia in the Mountain View Voice
The Mountain View Voice covered SV@Home's Policy Breakfast, focused on regional solutions to the aff...
May 18, 2016
VTA Board of Directors Adopts a Strong Affordable Housing Policy
On Thursday, April 7th, the VTA Board of Directors took action to adopt a strong Affordable Housing ...
May 17, 2016
Amie Fishman Quoted in the Mercury News: A policy road map to affordable housing in Santa Clara County
NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman, as well as NPH Board Member and SV@Home Executive Director Lesl...
May 2, 2016
Amie Fishman in The Mercury News: Bay Area school districts struggling to retain teachers amid housing crisis
NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman was featured in this Mercury News article, discussing the...
April 25, 2016
Amie Fishman in CS Monitor: Us Housing Crunch
NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman was quoted, along with our subregional partner Peter Cohen from...
April 19, 2016
Affordable Housing Week 2016!
In activities across the Bay Area this month, the affordable housing community will raise awareness ...
March 7, 2016
2015 Press Coverage - NPH in the News
NPH’s staff and members are regularly called upon by the media to provide factual information and ...
March 3, 2016
City of Oakland, Bonta Offer New Tool to Build Affordable Housing
(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today introduced AB 2031 to empower Ca...
March 2, 2016
Mayors’ breakfast focuses on housing issues
The topic was a regional economic forecast, but affordable homes dominated the conversation as 800 b...
March 2, 2016
Housing advocates lift up real policy solutions for regional planning agencies
Powerful voices of residents fighting homelessness, family separation, and the danger of renewed seg...
March 1, 2016
Palmer Fix Introduced
On February 19th, a new "Palmer Fix" bill, AB 2502 (Mullin and Chiu), was introduced to clarify that...
February 16, 2016
NPH Sponsors Senator Leno's Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Options for Low-Income Families
On Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 Senator Mark Leno introduced, SB 1053, the Housing Opportunities Act...
February 8, 2016
Michael Lane on KQED: Redwood City Housing Crisis
NPH Policy Director Michael Lane was quoted on KQED discussing the intensifying housing crisis in Re...
January 29, 2016
Our Innovative New Political Program and Its Director
NPH has hired Sharon Cornu as its first Political Director to launch and lead an innovative program ...
June 8, 2015
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Bill Passes Assembly
The California State Assembly today voted 78-0 to pass Assembly Bill 35, which is jointly authored b...
