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Youth Residents at MidPen Housing's Main Street Park. Photo by Craig Sherod

July 13, 2017 In Effecting State-Wide Change, News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy

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 polling shows Bay Area residents identify housing as our region’s No. 1 challenge. There are a number of important steps our state needs to take to address this, and we must insist...

June 28, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Policy+Advocacy, Regional & Local Solutions

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 new report now confirms that our housing affordability is, quite literally, the worst. Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa counties are the top six most...

June 22, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Uncategorized

Bay Area Monitor: “Finding a Way Home”

"This summer, officials are expected to adopt Plan Bay Area 2040, the region’s land use and transportation roadmap. While the plan advances environmental goals and transportation system improvements, more work is needed to resolve a confounding Bay Area problem: affordable housing. That’s why regional agencies are...

June 20, 2017 In News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

RELEASE: Bay Area Region Faces Critical Juncture for Housing Approach 

Bay Area Region Faces Critical Juncture for Housing Approach Newly consolidated regional agencies and Plan Bay Area present timely and urgent opportunity for action on Bay Area housing June 20, 2017 (San Francisco Bay Area, California) – As MTC and ABAG move towards adoption of Plan Bay...

June 20, 2017 In Featured Resource, NPH Publications, Policy+Advocacy, Regional & Local Solutions, Reports, Resources, Uncategorized

On Track Together: Housing and Transportation- Building the Bay Area’s Vibrant, Sustainable, and Affordable Future Together

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the midst of plenty, the San Francisco Bay Area region is failing to house the people who have made our region the success it is today. Unaffordable rents and home prices in the Bay Area are pushing out...

June 13, 2017 In Effecting State-Wide Change, News, Policy+Advocacy, Uncategorized

State Legislative Update: June 13, 2017

Though California Leadership began the 2017-18 session with strong language proclaiming that addressing the state's housing affordability crisis and making major new investments in affordable housing programs were top priorities, we are disappointed to report that no new funding was included in the state budget...

June 8, 2017 In News, Press Releases

RELEASE: California Counties Lead List of Most Expensive Jurisdictions in Nation

California Counties Lead List of Most Expensive Jurisdictions in NationNew National Report Finds Affordable Housing out of Reach for Most Workers(June 8) California counties lead the list of most expensive rental housing jurisdictions in the nation, according to a new national report released today by...

June 1, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Press Releases

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) to enhance protection of political free speech rights for residents living in the state’s 52,000 common interest developments and 5,000 mobile home parks. SB 407 targets abusive practices that curtail the...

May 30, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Uncategorized

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 be able to house the agricultural and hospitality industry workers so vital to the local economy,” said Amie Fishman, NPH’s Executive Director. NPH’s work across the region provides a...

May 30, 2017 In Uncategorized

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May 16, 2017 In Events+Training, Get Involved, Uncategorized, What We Do, Working with Communities

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Affordable Housing Industry

On April 26th, NPH & ELPN co-hosted a free panel and group discussion session called Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Affordable Housing Industry.Building off ideas and discussions from the diversity and inclusion workshop at NPH's 2016 conference, staff, board, members, and supporters were eager...

May 16, 2017 In News, NPH in the News

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 allocations from Measure K revenue. As the board heads toward funding decisions at a May 16 meeting, here are three reasons why they must approve adequate funding to create affordable...

May 15, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Uncategorized

Press Democrat: New report details Sonoma County renters’ woes

"Those involved in the report acknowledged they hope county residents will be moved to take action to obtain more affordable housing, perhaps even voting for a new housing tax as a dozen California communities have recently approved. Among the housing measures approved last year, said...

May 11, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Uncategorized

How to Get $2 Billion for Affordable Homes

The Bay Area's affordable housing community has moved from conducting political action through gatekeepers and lobbyists to building an electoral base and direct capacity. What were the steps, and what will this win do for affordable housing in the region?NPH Director of Advocacy and Community...

May 8, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Uncategorized

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 San Mateo County as evidence that both state and local officials must act. "The data was released Friday just as Affordable Housing Week kicked off in conjunction with the Non-Profit...

May 7, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Uncategorized

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, change is possible in 2017. In fact, change is already brewing. "Last year, Bay Area voters told pollsters for the first time that housing was their top concern. Then...

May 5, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Uncategorized

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,” said Amie Fishman, executive director of the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California."Skyrocketing rents, shrinking incomes and severe cuts in state- and federal-government support for affordable...

May 5, 2017 In News, NPH in the News, Uncategorized

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 $185 million over the last decade, worsening the regional housing crisis, according to new reports...

May 5, 2017 In Featured Resource, News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

New Bay Area Data: Housing Costs Rise, Needs Grow, Funding Plummets

New Bay Area Data: Housing Costs Rise, Needs Grow, Funding PlummetsNew Reports Builds Case for Action May 5, 2017 (San Francisco Bay Area, California) – Just as supporters and residents across the Bay kick off Affordable Housing Month to explore opportunities and solutions for our region’s...

May 5, 2017 In News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

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 ActionMay 5, 2017 (East Bay) – Just before supporters and residents kick off Affordable Housing Week in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties to explore opportunities and solutions, new data...