Today, NMHC met with representatives from the Homes Guarantee Campaign to learn more about their priorities and personal stories. While the meeting was unscheduled, the discussion confirmed our mutual desire to see an increase in the supply of affordable housing.
“The reality is that there is so much more we agree on than disagree on in the pursuit of solving the nation’s housing affordability challenges,” said Cindy Chetti, NMHC’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. “Whether it’s increasing funding for critical rental assistance programs such as the Housing Choice Section 8 Voucher, or increasing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and creating a Middle-Income Housing Tax credit, we must work together to convince policymakers to provide the funds so that those in need have the resources necessary to live their lives.”
Going forward, NMHC asks that all housing stakeholders come together to see what they can do to find agreement on how to expand the supply of housing throughout the nation. As a country, we have not built enough housing for decades. Now, we have an opportunity to change that and solve these challenges so future generations don’t face the same problems.
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is the leadership of the apartment industry. We bring together the prominent owners, managers and developers who help create thriving communities by providing apartment homes for 38.9 million Americans, contributing $3.4 trillion annually to the economy. NMHC provides a forum for insight, advocacy and action that enables both members and the communities they help build to thrive. For more information, contact NMHC at 202/974-2300, e-mail the Council at info@nmhc.org, or visit NMHC's website at www.nmhc.org.
