A People Powered Movement
NPH has a strong record of success initiating, supporting, and passing affordable housing ballot measures and we’re proud to continue building momentum through our work with the NPH Action Fund.
We have been hard at work in many cities, counties, and at the state level, working to support our mission to ensure that everyone has access to a safe, stable, affordable home. We provide research, policy analysis, and expertise accrued from our prior electoral successes in order to help secure placement of critical affordable housing policies and funding at the ballot and give voters the ability to take action.
Member & Coalition Resources
NPH and the NPH Action Fund partner to bring critical resources to support our members in advocacy and campaigns, including resident voter registration and engagement, campaign message trainings, and more.
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NPH is proud to partner with our members in identifying and engaging on important measures to reinvest in our communities and create more affordable homes across the Bay Area.
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Help us build our movement and our future where everyone has access to an affordable home: improving our health, our children’s educational outcomes, our environment, our transit system, our regional competitiveness, and keeping the Bay Area diverse and equitable.
Questions?
Please contact the Director of Campaigns & Community Engagement, Bill Barnes at bill@nonprofithousing.org
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...
November 14, 2024
Proposition 5 Reflections from Our Executive Director, Amie Fishman
Though ballot counting continues across California, the current results indicate that Proposition 5 ...
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...
July 11, 2024
San José Spotlight: Santa Clara County bond brings thousands of affordable homes
Eight years ago, Santa Clara County had less than 300 affordable apartments that served homeless in...
June 27, 2024
KQED: $20 Billion Affordable Housing Bond Heads to Bay Area VotersKQED:
Bay Area voters will be asked to decide on a $20 billion affordable housing bond in November after t...
June 25, 2024
San Francisco Business Times: $20B Bay Area housing bond could make ballot: Here’s what you should know
The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority, a regional government agency tasked with addressing the Bay ...
June 25, 2024
The Mercury News: Could a $20 billion bond measure help solve the Bay Area’s affordable housing crisis?
This November, Bay Area voters could decide on an unprecedented bond measure to raise up to $20 bil...
May 15, 2024
Governor’s May Revise Emphasizes Critical Need for Ongoing Advocacy for Long-Term Affordable Housing Solutions
Governor Newsom has released his May Revise to the 2024-25 state budget proposal, which shows a grow...
May 9, 2024
SF Chronicle: Bay Area could add 41,000 affordable homes. This map shows where they’d be locatedSF Chronicle:
A new report from the affordable housing financing group Enterprise Community Partners and the Bay...
April 10, 2024
Eden Housing: Q&A with Amie Fishman, Executive Director of NPH
Amie Fishman has dedicated her entire career toward affordable housing. She has led NPH since 2015, ...
March 11, 2024
Marin Independent Journal: Bay Area affordable housing bond measure is right for county plans
Marin residents want more affordable housing. The county’s 2023 community survey confirmed that ho...
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...
January 16, 2024
State Budget Emphasizes Need for Legislative and Electoral Solutions Ahead
Budget shortfall signals a need for reinvigorated approach toward long-term affordable housing solut...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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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May 24, 2019
Mercury News: "Bay Area might get its first-ever regional body for affordable housing"
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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...
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 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 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...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
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 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...
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 “...
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...
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 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 ...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
September 2, 2016
Yes on A1 for an Affordable Alameda Website Launches
Sign up to volunteer, donate to these important efforts & learn more about how to make sure ever...
September 2, 2016
Ambassador Training for the Yes on K Campaign
Thank you to the great group who joined NPH & Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County yes...
September 2, 2016
Yes on A Campaign Kick-Offs in Santa Clara County
Thank you to the NPH members, partners and friends who joined us to make the YES on A for Affordable...
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 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
Keeping Residents in San Mateo County
San Mateo County Supervisors Vote to Place Measure A Extension on the November 2016 Ballot...
July 12, 2016
NOW IS THE TIME FOR BOLD ACTION IN SAN MATEO COUNTY
“People are counting on us to get this right” San Mateo County Supervisors voted unanimou...
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...
June 29, 2016
Alameda County Votes to Place Affordable Housing Bond on the November Ballot
“I have a dream that Alameda County will end homelessness.” – Ramiro Montoya “Keep our f...
June 29, 2016
Housing Advocates Urge Immediate Action, Supervisors Consider Investment in Affordable Homes
Redwood City, June 28 – San Mateo County Supervisors heard moving testimony from two dozen advocat...
June 21, 2016
Santa Clara County Supervisors Vote to Place Bond on November Ballot
Today, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place an affordable housing ...
June 21, 2016
NPH Expresses Strong Support of the Proposed Santa Clara County Housing Bond
NPH expresses strong support of a $950 million General Obligation Bond on the November 2016 ballot, ...
June 21, 2016
Alameda County Housing Bond Proposal Sent Forward
The Health Committee of the Alameda County Supervisors heard today from 40 homeless and affor...
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 15, 2016
NPH Advances Regional Funding Strategy in Three Counties
Read updates on the proposed housing bonds in Alameda and Santa Clara counties and revenue sources u...
May 18, 2016
Santa Clara County proposes bond measure for affordable homes
Deep community concern about homelessness and housing affordability for hard-working families is dri...
May 10, 2016
Investing in Housing Security in Alameda County
Read our two-page Proposal now! A $500 million Alameda County housing bond is a bold solution to pre...
April 12, 2016
Alameda County Proposed Housing Bond Resource Center
Join NPH and EBHO in supporting the proposed Alameda County Affordable Housing Bond. Much work remai...
April 6, 2016
What Could A Housing Bond Do In Alameda County?
We can make sure there's a home for everyone in Alameda County. Will you join us?
April 4, 2016
NPH poll shows voter support for Alameda County Housing Bond
NPH is working with EBHO, our Alameda County partners and County Supervisors to get a $500 million H...
March 22, 2016
Alameda County Supervisors host first meeting on $500 million housing bond
Excitement, concern, and nearly 100 housing advocates filled the room on March 17 as Alameda County ...
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 ...
October 20, 2015
NPH’S Regional Strategy
NPH’s Regional Campaign Strategy includes growing public support to fund affordable homes across B...
October 20, 2015
Affordable Homes Win at the San Francisco Ballot!
NPH salutes 98,251 San Francisco voters and thanks the volunteers, donors and organizers who deliver...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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’ at...
November 21, 2016
NEW ANALYSIS: ELECTION RESULTS FROM AROUND NATION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
New Analysis: Election Results from Around Nation on Affordable Housing From Coast to Coast, Voters ...
January 27, 2014
WITH AN AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE
This publication from NPH and Live Local Marin contains first-hand accounts from the families and in...