Policy+Advocacy

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

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, ...

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...

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 ...

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 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 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 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 ...

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

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 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 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 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...

April 11, 2022

NLIHC: Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla Urge Congressional Leadership to Include Targeted Affordable Housing Investments in Future Budget Reconciliation Package

Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a letter to congressional le...

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 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...

November 12, 2021

The Community Advocacy and Voter Engagement (CAVE) certification program

The Community Advocacy and Voter Engagement (CAVE) certification program, offered to all reside...

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 ...

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

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 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

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...

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 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...

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 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 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 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 6, 2020

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR BAHIP INTERN APPLICATIONS!

Dear NPH Members and Supporters, The deadline to apply to be an intern for our 2020/2021 program yea...

March 4, 2020

NPH’S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, UPCOMING TRAININGS, INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPENINGS, & MORE (NPH E-NEWS)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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,...

February 25, 2020

DEADLINE APPROACHING! BAHIP APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 6

Dear NPH Members and Supporters, As a reminder, the deadline to apply to be an intern for our 2020/2...

February 20, 2020

NPH's Regional Policy Goals, Internship and Job Openings, & More (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

February 20, 2020

NPH’S REGIONAL POLICY GOALS, INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPENINGS, & MORE (NPH E-NEWS)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

February 11, 2020

Signatures needed: endorse the campaign for a regional measure today!

The Voice of Affordable Housing  Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web br...

February 11, 2020

SIGNATURES NEEDED: ENDORSE THE CAMPAIGN FOR A REGIONAL MEASURE TODAY!

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February 5, 2020

NPH's 2020 Legislative Agenda, Awards Nominations, & More (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

February 5, 2020

NPH’S 2020 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, AWARDS NOMINATIONS, & MORE (NPH E-NEWS)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

January 31, 2020

Exciting NPH Announcement: Now Accepting 2019-20 BAHIP Intern Applications!

Dear NPH Members and Supporters, We are accepting intern applications for our third round of the Bay...

January 30, 2020

NPH statement on today's Senate Bill 50 vote

  Dear Friend, Just now, California state senators rejected Senate Bill 50, which means th...

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: "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 22, 2020

NPH calls on the Governor to go bigger on affordable housing (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

January 10, 2020

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

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January 8, 2020

Start the New Year with updated NPH settings, working groups (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 11, 2019

New Polling, Regional Measure, & Opportunities to Engage (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 27, 2019

Affordable housing finally gets the debate stage spotlight (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

November 18, 2019

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

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November 13, 2019

Big Tech takes big steps for affordable housing (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

October 30, 2019

NPH weighs in on Facebook pledge; final push for Prop A (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

October 16, 2019

Key housing bills signed; NPH is hiring! (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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

Governor has until 10/13 to sign critical housing bills; NPH weighs in on Trump (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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

ABC News: "Trump targets California for plan to deal with homeless on 'our best streets'"

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September 18, 2019

Post-Session Debrief on Critical Housing Wins; Conference Friday! (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

September 18, 2019

The Good, The Bad, and The Opportunity: NPH’s 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up

The Good The Bad The Opportunity

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 12, 2019

RELEASE: CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES FIRST EVER COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL HOUSING APPROACH

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September 4, 2019

Progress on critical housing bills; kick-off event for San Francisco's Measure A! (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

August 21, 2019

Trump's Public Charge threatens to increase homelessness; help get housing in the debates! (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

August 7, 2019

Amie Fishman on homelessness via KQED Forum; early-bird prices for conference end Friday! (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

July 24, 2019

Engage legislators during summer recess; NPH is hiring! (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

July 10, 2019

Historic housing state budget; more priority bills (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

June 26, 2019

Nat'l day of action for dangerous HUD rule proposal; new data highlights crisis (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

June 12, 2019

Progress and updates on affordable housing as we head into summer (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

June 11, 2019

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

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May 29, 2019

Good News for Housing Before Bill Deadline in Sacramento (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 15, 2019

New data offers a new case for legislative action (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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...

May 1, 2019

May is #AffordableHousingMonth! 3 important ways to engage (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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...

April 3, 2019

Now live! NPH Action Center for 2019 legislative session (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

March 29, 2019

NPH Priority Bill 2019: More HOMES Act of 2019 (SB 50: Wiener)

SB 50 will better protect longtime residents and their communities, save workers hours of commute ti...

March 29, 2019

NPH Priority Bill 2019: Housing Alliance for the Bay Area (AB 1487: Chiu)

Through AB 1487, the Bay Area can join together to find Bay Area-specific solutions to our region’...

March 29, 2019

NPH Priority Bill 2019: Expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (AB 10: Chiu)

AB 10 will help California grow our successful Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) to ensu...

March 29, 2019

NPH Priority Bill 2019: Public Lands for Public Good Act (AB 1486: Ting)

Strengthen our Surplus Land Act to transform unused public land into a public good. AB 1486 will mak...

March 29, 2019

NPH Priority Bill 2019: Community Say for Community Needs Act (ACA 1: Aguiar-Curry)

ACA 1 will empower local governments and voters to do what is best for our families and neighbors. T...

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 20, 2019

Engage on bills, new trainings, & NPH is hiring (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 6, 2019

Why March is a critical time at the Legislature (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 20, 2019

Governor's State of the State, CASA update, and more (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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...

February 6, 2019

Affordable housing legislation, recommendations for the Governor, & more (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 23, 2019

Big news from CASA, Amie talks Gov's Budget on KQED Forum, & more (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 9, 2019

Start the New Year with updated NPH settings, working groups (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

December 12, 2018

And we're off! Housing bills introduced for 2019 session (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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...

November 28, 2018

Reflections on the Camp Fire, opportunities to engage (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 14, 2018

What we won on Election Day + what to expect next (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 31, 2018

Trick or Vote! (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 17, 2018

Prop 1 & 2: Critical next steps for our Bay Area (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 ...

October 3, 2018

That's a Wrap on CA's 2018 Legislative Session... (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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  ...

September 19, 2018

New Housing Needs Assessment report, final endorsements, and more (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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...

September 5, 2018

Does Jerry Brown know where you stand on affordable housing? (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 22, 2018

BART bill needs your help (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 8, 2018

CALeg is back, ballots get set, and more! (NPH E-News)

NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Voice of Affordable Housing HOUSING EVENTS...

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 “...

April 30, 2018

Affordable Housing Month 2018: Bay Area Events, Grand Openings, Panels, and more!

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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...

February 6, 2018

NPH hosts “Tax Credit Equity in the Aftermath of Tax Reform”

With the recent passage of Federal Tax Reform, affordable housing developers have new hurdles to nav...

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...

January 9, 2018

Ad Hoc Committees

In cases where certain legislative, regulatory or policy issues require more in-depth attention t...

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 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

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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 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...

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 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 20, 2017

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

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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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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...

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 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 13, 2016

State Legislature Kicks Off New Session

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

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 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 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

Interesting Facts About Voter Registration

NPH members played a role in this increase. We achieved a 15% increase in voter registration in our ...

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

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 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 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 Bay Area Plans for its Housing Future

On September 6th the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation ...

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

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

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...

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 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 29, 2016

MTC Commission Votes to Adopt NPH Priorities for Transportation Funding

NPH won big victories for affordable housing yesterday as the Metropolitan Transportation Commission...

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

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 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 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...

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 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 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 17, 2016

Amie Fishman at the SV@Home Policy Breakfast:

NPH Executive Director Amie Fishman spoke on regional solutions to the housing affordability crisis ...

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 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...

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 12, 2016

NPH Political Director presents to Assembly Select Committee on Regional Planning in SF Bay Area

NPH urged State Assembly members to prioritize creating affordable homes for those most in need, and...

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

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

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

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 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 ...

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 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 29, 2016

US Supreme Court Declines Review of San Jose's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) announced that it will not hear the California Building I...

February 22, 2016

NPH Co-Sponsors Oakland Boomerang Fund Bill

NPH is co-sponsoring AB 2031 (Bonta), a bill to address the growing housing crisis by allowing a ci...

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

News Alert: BART Adopts Affordable Housing Policy

On Thursday, January 28th, the BART Board of Directors voted 6-3 to adopt a policy that requires tha...

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...

June 22, 2015

Preservation Strategies

Rent control is a hot topic in the Bay Area right now and preservation strategies are an important p...

June 10, 2015

Inclusionary Housing

NPH has long supported inclusionary housing policies as an important tool for local jurisdictions to...

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...

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 ...

November 20, 2013

Housing Advocacy Network

The Housing Advocacy Network works on local, regional and state housing campaigns and issues. The...

November 20, 2013

Regional Planning Efforts

An equitable and sustainable regional growth strategy is critical not only to achieving our environm...

November 20, 2013

Local Funding Campaigns

When the governor eliminated California Redevelopment Agencies (RDAs) in December of 2011, local jur...

November 20, 2013

The Popes

Section 8 housing gave the entire Pope family room to pursue their passions and expand their hori...