State 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...

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 ...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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...

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 30, 2022

San Francisco Chronicle: California lawmakers just voted to make it easier to add housing. Will Bay Area cities build?

In a major win for California housing development advocates, state lawmakers signed off Monday on a ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

July 2, 2021

The Policy Pipeline: Jul 6, 2021

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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 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 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...

April 30, 2021

The Policy Pipeline: April 30, 2021

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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...

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 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�...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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 31, 2020

Invest Significantly to Build and Operate Affordable Housing

NPH believes that we must act at all levels — from local to state to federal — to invest...

March 31, 2020

Rapidly Get People Experiencing Homelessness into Safe, Stable Places to Live

NPH believes that we must act at all levels — from local to state to federal — implement...

March 31, 2020

Make Sure Residents Can Stay in Their Homes

NPH believes that we must act at all levels — from local to state to federal —to make su...

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 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 ...

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 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 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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November 18, 2019

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

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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

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

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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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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 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 15, 2019

Legislative Update: May 15, 2019

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

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 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...

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 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...

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 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 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 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 ...

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...

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 ...

October 2, 2018

That's a Wrap on the 2018 Legislative Session!

Post-Legislative Session Review: Affordable housing solutions, wins, and looking ahead to 2019  ...

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 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...

March 14, 2018

NPH Joins Assemblymembers David Chiu and Timothy Grayson to Announce Bill to Encourage Transit Oriented Development Near BART Stations

On Monday, March 5, NPH’s Policy Director, Michael Lane, participated in a press conference at...

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...

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...

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

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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 i...

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...

August 1, 2017

NPH Priority Bill 2017: Building Homes and Jobs Act

Bay Area voters stepped up for affordable housing funding in November 2016 in a big way. Now, the st...

August 1, 2017

NPH Priority Bill 2017: Affordable Housing Bond Act

Bay Area voters stepped up for affordable housing funding in November 2016 in a big way. Now, the st...

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 13, 2017

State Legislative Update: June 13, 2017

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

May 1, 2017

Support Grows for SB 2

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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...

February 6, 2017

NPH Priority Bill 2017: Bring California Home Act

Bay Area voters stepped up for affordable housing funding in November 2016 in a big way. Now, the st...

February 6, 2017

NPH Priority Bill 2017: Housing for a Healthy California

Bay Area voters stepped up for affordable housing funding in November 2016 in a big way. Now, the st...

December 13, 2016

State Legislature Kicks Off New Session

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

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...

September 6, 2016

CA Department of General Services Website for Surplus State-Owned Property

In an effort to provide quick access to information about surplus property DGS has developed a link ...

September 2, 2016

AB 2031 Support Letters Needed & Updates from Sacramento

NPH needs your help! Visit the Governor's website and ask Governor Brown to sign AB 2031, which will...

August 23, 2016

NPH-cosponsored Financing Bill Approved by State Senate

Yesterday, the Senate approved AB 2031 (Bonta and Atkins), legislation that would authorize local ju...

July 12, 2016

Key State Affordable Housing Bills Signed Into Law

We are pleased to report that, on July 1, Governor Brown signed into law SB 873 (Beall). This legisl...

June 14, 2016

State Budget Update - June 14

As part of the state budget agreement reached between Governor Jerry Brown and the Legislature, $400...

May 31, 2016

State Budget and Legislative Update - May 31, 2016

The Budget Conference Committee, which begins meeting today, will take up the Assembly proposal to a...

May 17, 2016

Our Response to Governor Brown's May Revise

Last Friday, Governor Jerry Brown released his "May Revise" for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget...

May 3, 2016

Action Needed: Ask Your Assemblymember to Support Inclusionary Housing Today!

Please call your Assemblymember today and ask her/him to vote "aye" when this critical affordable ho...

April 25, 2016

$1.3 Billion State Housing Budget Proposal Announced

Assembly Democrats Unveil $1.3 Billion Plan to Address Housing Affordability Crisis, Alleviate Pover...

April 19, 2016

Inclusionary Housing Bill Approved by State Assembly Committee

On Wednesday, April 13, the Assembly Committee on Local Government approved AB 2502 (Mullin and Chiu...

April 5, 2016

State Advocacy Update - SB 1053 & SB 873 move forward

Senator Leno’s Housing Opportunities Act Approved by Judiciary Committee    On Tuesday, ...

April 4, 2016

State Legislative Update

NPH has been working hard with our partners around the state to ensure that 2016 will be a big year ...

April 4, 2016

35,785 Affordable Homes in California At-Risk of Conversion

CHPC Report Shows Nearly 36,000 Affordable Homes Are At Risk Due to Expiring HUD Rent Subsidies and ...

March 22, 2016

Our State Budget Advocacy: REINVEST A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE STATE’S BUDGET SURPLUS INTO PROVEN PROGRAMS THAT BUILD AFFORDABLE HOMES

New One-Pager available for state-level budget advocacy!

March 3, 2016

Support Letters Needed for NPH-sponsored AB 2031!

Support letters needed now - AB 2031 speeds up the process to construct desperately needed affordabl...

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...

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...

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...

March 31, 2015

2014 WINS IN THE STATE BUDGET

On June 15th, 2014, the State Legislature approved the budget prior to the constitutional deadline...

January 27, 2014

Making the Bay Area a More Affordable Place to Live: Progress Report on Proposition 1C

As with Proposition 46, NPH is tracking Bay Area awards from Proposition 1C, California’s largest ...