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7.27.23 Analysis
A new article published in the Journal of Urban Affairs investigates how Black, Hispanic, and Asian households disproportionately fell behind on housing payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The higher likelihood of having late payments was partially a byproduct of pre-pandemic inequalities, but...
3.27.23 CLPHA Advocacy
Protecting, expanding. and providing affordable housing has never been so important. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that housing instability and homelessness have disastrous effects on our national economic and public health. Public housing authorities (PHAs) are our nation’s most effective...
3.7.23 Report
A new brief from the Urban Institute offers lessons from six cities and counties on using the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)’s $350 billion State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for affordable housing purposes. The brief utilizes program data reported by SLFRF recipients along with...
2.8.23 Research
New research from the Urban Institute and Enterprise Community Partners has identified five principles for strengthening tenant stability and eviction prevention as renter protections from the COVID-19 pandemic begin to lapse. PHAs and owners are facing post-pandemic financial stresses, higher...
1.11.23 Members Making News, Research
A study published in the Journal of Housing Economics examines the relationship between density and COVID during three distinct waves of the pandemic in New York City. The authors use individual Medicaid claims records, which offer a wealth of demographic characteristics and pre-existing...
12.6.22 CLPHA Member Update
Last year, HUD issued guidance that stipulated that PHAs must incur all eligible CARES Act expenses by December 31, 2021. HUD recently issued updated guidance that revises the time available for PHAs to liquidate their CARES Act obligations by April 30, 2023. HUD's latest guidance applies to PHAs...
8.9.22 CLPHA Member Update
Recently, HUD issued closeout procedures for PHAs awarded Coronavirus Aid, Relieve, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) supplemental funding to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2020, HUD advised PHAs of forthcoming...
7.20.22 Report
The White House recently released a report on how  American Rescue Plan’s programs and funding have advanced equity across the nation. The report includes implementation case studies on lowering barriers to work, small business relief, securing dignified housing, equity for children and young...
7.6.22 Report, Analysis
A new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) found that many renters still struggled to pay rent despite the help provided by rental relief measures. The analysis found that while emergency rental assistance programs were helpful to families that lost income, rent hardship...
6.15.22 Report
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released a new report showing how states and localities are leveraging $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to invest in affordable housing and homelessness prevention and services. NLIHC tracks SLFRF...

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