Building Our Movement

NPH’s legislative program helps ensure that all California residents have a safe, healthy and affordable place to live. We work with members, coalition partners, and supporters to develop, support, and pass state policy that leads to more affordable, stable, and equitable communities in the Bay Area and beyond.

Our commitment to Bay Area solutions means working at all levels of government. NPH has a proven track record of success passing policies at the state level and providing technical and regulatory insight that can create meaningful change and opportunity for all of our neighbors, and especially our low-income residents and communities of color.

Our Legislative Agenda

Each year, NPH is proud to sponsor several legislative and state budget opportunities that can bring investments and reforms that prioritize affordable housing and homelessness solutions for the good of all our neighbors and communities.

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NPH Action Fund

We believe everyone deserves a safe, stable, affordable place to call home that allows their family to thrive. Check the NPH Action Fund for information on our record of success as well as any current electoral and campaign work, including opportunities to engage with state lawmakers.

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Legislative Issues Working Group

Join with other NPH members to discuss housing policy, funding, and programs on the regional, state, and federal levels, and make preliminary recommendations to guide and inform NPH’s position on each issue. The group typically meets monthly.

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Questions?

Please contact our Senior Policy Manager, J.T. Harechmak: jt@nonprofithousing.org

Campaigns

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...

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Campaigns

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...

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Legislative Policy

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...

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Electoral Policy Reports

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 ...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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 ...

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Legislative Policy

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...

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Legislative Policy

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...

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Campaigns

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...

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Legislative Policy

November 3, 2022

Medium: A New Era for Affordable Housing

Imagine a government that is responsive and well-resourced. Imagine a home community you are proud o...

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Electoral Policy Reports

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 ...

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Connecting The Issues

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?...

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Legislative Policy

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...

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News

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...

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News

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 ...

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Connecting The Issues

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...

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Legislative Policy

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...

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Connecting The Issues

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...

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News

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...

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Legislative Policy

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 ...

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Legislative Policy Reports

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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Campaigns

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...

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News

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...

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News

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 ...

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Legislative Policy

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...

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News

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 ...

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News

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 ...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

January 10, 2020

Mercury News: "Newsom’s 2020 budget leaves some housing advocates wanting more"

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News

January 6, 2020

Mercury News: "SB 50 is up for a key Senate vote this month"

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News

November 18, 2019

Sac Bee: "Advocates want more done to lower California costs"

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News

October 12, 2019

The Davis Vanguard: Gov. Newsom Signs SB 330, ‘Housing Crisis Act of 2019’

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News

October 9, 2019

STATEMENT FROM NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW

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News

October 2, 2019

Capital & Main: Will Newsom Sign Bill Reviving Redevelopment Agencies?

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News

October 1, 2019

The Daily Californian: "A Small Step to the Governor's Desk, a Giant Leap for Our Community"

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News

September 26, 2019

The Daily Californian: "Bill aimed at tackling Bay Area housing crisis passes CA State Legislature"

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News

September 26, 2019

Medium: "Dear Governor: An Open Letter from Affordable Housing and Homelessness Leaders around the State"

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News

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 ...

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Campaigns

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...

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Campaigns

September 13, 2019

STATEMENT FROM NPH'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN ON LEGISLATIVE SESSION IMPACT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

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Campaigns

September 12, 2019

RELEASE: CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES FIRST EVER COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL HOUSING APPROACH

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News

June 11, 2019

The Bay City Beacon: "California Voters Could Repeal Article 34 Next Year"

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Campaigns

May 24, 2019

Mercury News: "Bay Area might get its first-ever regional body for affordable housing"

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

May 16, 2019

Statement on SB 50 from NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman

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Campaigns

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...

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News

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...

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Campaigns

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...

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News

March 22, 2019

Mountain View Voice on the CASA compact

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Campaigns

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...

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News

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 &...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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 ...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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 ...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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Campaigns

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...

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News

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 ...

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Campaigns

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...

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Campaigns

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  ...

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News

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...

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News

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 ...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

September 29, 2017

GOVERNOR SIGNS HOUSING PACKAGE, LAUNCHES PROGRESS FOR CALIFORNIA HOUSING

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September 15, 2017

9.15.17 NPH Response to Housing Package Votes

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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...

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News

July 17, 2017

NPH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMIE FISHMAN STATEMENT ON HOUSING PACKAGE ANNOUNCED TODAY “All of Calif...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

May 1, 2017

Support Grows for SB 2

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News

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...

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News

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...

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News

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...

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Policy+Advocacy

May 7, 2015

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Bill Passes First Committee

Please read this important press release from Assembly Member David Chiu’s office with a quote...

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Campaigns

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...

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Legislative Policy

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...

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Electoral Policy Reports

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 ...

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Legislative Policy Reports

June 30, 2023

Final Budget Maintains Prior Housing Commitments with Additional Investments, Emphasizes Need for Deeper Strategy Ahead

The state’s housing shortage is exactly the critical environment that required us to remain steadf...

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Legislative Policy

January 12, 2023

NPH's 2023-2024 Budget Proposal Analysis

Governor Newsom’s budget proposal preserves existing affordable housing rental funds, but deeper i...

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Legislative Policy

October 31, 2022

2022 Legislative Summary: Winning & Building Momentum for 2023

NPH entered 2022 knowing that to transform our housing infrastructure, we need change from the groun...

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Legislative Policy

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...

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Legislative Policy Reports

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...

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Legislative Policy

September 27, 2021

Tell Federal Lawmakers to Prioritize Affordable Housing in the Build Back Better Package

NPH and coalition partners are calling on Speaker Pelosi and Senators Feinstein and Padilla to ...

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Legislative Policy

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! ...

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Connecting The Issues

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-...

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Legislative Policy

May 27, 2021

The Policy Pipeline: May 27, 2021

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Connecting The Issues

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...

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Electoral Policy Reports

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...

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Legislative Policy

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! ...

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Legislative Policy

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! ...

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Legislative Policy Reports

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...

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Legislative Policy Reports

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 ...

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Legislative Policy Reports

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’...

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Legislative Policy Reports

May 15, 2019

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: MAY 15, 2019

BUDGET, BILLS, & BUILDING MOMENTUM Last week, the Governor released the May Revise, an updated p...

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Legislative Policy Reports

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 ...

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Legislative Policy Reports

October 2, 2018

THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2018 LEGISLATIVE SESSION!

While affordable housing remains the number one issue to Bay Area voters, affordable housing advocat...

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Legislative Policy Reports

September 22, 2017

UPDATE: HOUSING BILLS PASSED DURING 2017 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The Legislature made crucial first steps in addressing the state’s affordable housing crisis in th...

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Legislative Policy Reports

June 13, 2017

STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: JUNE 13, 2017

Though California Leadership began the 2017-18 session with strong language proclaiming that address...

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Legislative Policy Reports

December 13, 2016

STATE LEGISLATURE KICKS OFF NEW SESSION

California legislative leaders began the 2017-18 session with passionate words, pledging their commi...

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Legislative Policy Reports

November 1, 2016

NEW LIHTC ADVOCACY FACT SHEET FOR CALIFORNIA

The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) believes in a future where everyone ...

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