About

The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes.

Educate
They educate lawmakers and the public about the need for affordable homes.
 
Mobilize
They mobilize members and supporters across the country to advocate for good housing policy.
 
Shape Public Opinion
They shape public opinion of low income housing issues.

Founded in 1974 by Cushing N. Dolbeare, NLIHC educates, organizes and advocates to ensure decent, affordable housing for everyone. Their goals are to preserve existing federally assisted homes and housing resources, expand the supply of low income housing, and establish housing stability as the primary purpose of federal low income housing policy.

NLIHC’s staff teams work together to achieve their advocacy goals. Their Research Team studies trends and analyzes data to create a picture of the need for low-income housing across the country. Their Policy Team educates lawmakers about housing need and analyzes and shapes public policy. Their Field Team mobilizes members and supporters across the country to advocate for good housing policy. Teir Communications Team shapes public opinion of low-income housing issues. And their Administration Team works to ensure NLIHC remains a sustainable, high-capacity organization.