Testimony, Comments, Correspondence
Coalition Letter to HUD to Preserve Restore-Rebuild Initiative
NCSHA and a broad group of affordable housing organizations sent this June 18, 2026, letter urging HUD to rescind its May 2026 memorandum terminating the Restore-Rebuild initiative, which allows public housing authorities to develop new housing up to their Faircloth limit and convert those units to long-term Section 8 assistance through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.
Housing Industry Statement and Proposal on Build America, Buy America Implementation
NCSHA led an effort to coordinate housing industry organizations and businesses in support of this position statement on Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirementsโ impact on affordable housing production, including a proposal to improve the BABA implementation and waiver processes.
NCSHA Comments on IRS/Treasury 2026โ2027 Priority Guidance Plan
This May 29, 2026, letter provides NCSHAโs recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the 2026โ2027 Priority Guidance Plan for the Housing Credit and Housing Bond programs.
NCSHA Comments on HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits
NCSHA submitted these comments on May 1, 2026, on a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that would allow public housing agencies and certain housing providers to implement work requirements and term limits for non-elderly, non-disabled adults receiving housing assistance.
House Sign-On Letter Expressing Concerns about Section 901 of Senate-Passed ROAD to Housing Act
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers sent this April 22, 2026, sign-on letter to House leadership expressing concerns with provisions in the Senate-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
NCSHA Comments on HUDโs Verification of Eligible Status Proposed Rule
NCSHA submitted these comments on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmentโs proposed rule to require verification of citizenship or eligible immigration status for all applicants and recipients of certain housing assistance programs under Section 214
NCSHA Priorities in the ROAD to Housing Act and the Housing for the 21st Century Act
NCSHA has endorsed the Senateโs ROAD to Housing Act, S. 2651, and the House of Representativesโ Housing for the 21st Century Act, H.R. 6644.ย Both of these bills have passed their respective chambers with overwhelming bipartisan support.
NCSHA Joins Coalition Letter Supporting the Rural Housing Service Reform Act
In this letter, sent on April 14, 2026, NCSHA joined a group of 205 national, state, and local organizations urging congressional leadership to include the Rural Housing Service Reform Act (S. 1260/H.R. 4957) in any final housing supply and affordability package.
House Congressional Dear Colleague Letter: HOME Investment Partnerships Program FY27 Appropriations
A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee to provide at least $1.5 billion for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program in fiscal year 2027, emphasizing the programโs critical role in addressing the nationโs affordable housing shortage.
