New from U.S. Census Bureau: Rent & utilities costs in '23 rose faster than home values for the first time in a decade Nearly 1/2 of 42.5 million renter households were "cost burdened." Figure was >56% for Black households, and >53% for Hispanic households washingtonpost.com/business/2024/…

.Department of Housing and Urban Development has published a notice on Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) grants to streamline disaster relief awards and ensure funding quickly reaches communities in need. ➡️ Submit a public comment by 9/16: buff.ly/3XmiihB ➡️ Learn more: buff.ly/4d3DvD1

In 2023, nearly half of the nation’s 42.5 million renter households spent more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs, per U.S. Census Bureau data. buff.ly/3XFpG9j

Both presidential candidates have discussed housing on the campaign trail. Take a look at their proposals: buff.ly/3AYlt7I

The homelessness response system is helping more and more people sleep inside, but it just can’t keep up with demand. The State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition examines the scope of need: buff.ly/3y4LZrD

Supportive housing is a crucial part of a high-functioning homeless response system. In next week's webinar, three communities will share how they have successfully integrated supportive housing as a key component of an effective system: buff.ly/4gnQO43

People in your community are experiencing homelessness while working full time jobs. But you may not see it. buff.ly/3YmZeSn

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize and honor the countless contributions of Hispanic Americans. HUD remains dedicated to ensuring that all Americans can access quality, affordable housing, including the Hispanic & Latino communities that have positively shaped our nation.

Thanks so much to Lisa Desjardins and PBS News for having me on today to talk about the HUD-VASH program and ending homelessness among our nation’s veterans. It’s such an important story. pbs.org/video/homeless…

The Coordinated Entry Systems Housing Optimization Initiative (HKS Government Performance Lab & Enterprise Community Partners) seeks feedback to develop potential improvements to Coordinated Entry. Learn more and take the survey by 9/19: buff.ly/3MIZa8w

Per data from NCHE, the number of children experiencing homelessness during the 2021-2022 school year nationwide was greater than the total number of children in 28 states. buff.ly/3T6SeWo

Supportive housing is a crucial part of a high-functioning homeless response system, connecting individuals and families with affordable housing and tailored wrap-around services. Learn more about how to integrate it successfully in this week's webinar: buff.ly/4gnQO43

Homelessness doesn't only happen in big cities. People in communities of all sizes - including suburban & rural areas - experience homelessness due to high housing costs & lack of available housing. Learn more in the State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition: buff.ly/3y4LZrD

🗳️ Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! A message from Alliance CEO, Ann Marie Oliva:

#ElectionDay is 49 days away, and we have the power to help people experiencing homelessness make their voices heard in the election. The first step is developing a plan: buff.ly/3D85IcM #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

🗳️ Housing is built with ballots. 🗳️ National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Our Homes,Our Votes campaign provides information to register, educate, and mobilize low-income renters & affordable housing advocates: buff.ly/2MdS5Mq You can check registration & register to vote at buff.ly/3XK513I

You might be surprised to learn just how much support is available to help providers & community members register their clients to vote. On #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, check out these 4️⃣ tips for reducing the workload around voter engagement: buff.ly/47wf9QQ

People experiencing homelessness *do* have the right to vote, and providers *can* help with non-partisan voter registration and engagement efforts. Start here: buff.ly/3XL0qyj #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

The Alliance urges homeless services organizations to participate in #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. "No one will be more impacted by election results than the people we serve & they deserve to have a voice in this process,” said Ann Marie Oliva. Learn more: buff.ly/3N9lwAB

You don’t need a home to vote! Check out National Coalition for the Homeless’ voting information and resources for homeless and low-income individuals: buff.ly/4etQAql #NationalVoterRegistrationDay