Organizational Updates
Register Now: Bringing It Home 2026
Register Now for this year’s Bringing It Home: Ending Homelessness in NC conference on May 27-28, 2026 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh! Homelessness services professionals and allies will gather to learn, network, and collaborate with industry experts from across North Carolina and beyond. Register now, or check out our Bringing It Home 2026 Conference Page for more information. Contact skirby@nchousing.org with any questions.
Federal Updates
Three Federal Advocacy Opportunities from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
Since February, HUD has published several proposed regulatory changes that would have harmful impacts on HUD tenants. Each of these proposals is currently open for public comment:
- HUD’s proposed Mixed-Status rule, which would require families with mixed immigration statuses (mixed-status families) in certain HUD programs to choose between remaining together and losing their housing assistance;
- HUD’s proposed rule that would allow public housing agencies (PHAs) and HUD-assisted owners to adopt work requirements and time limits on assistance; and
- HUD’s proposal to repeal the requirement that PHAs and project-based rental assistance (PBRA) owners provide households with at least a 30-day termination notice prior to filing an eviction action for nonpayment of rent (30-Day Notice Proposal).
Check out the linked article from NLIHC for more information on public comment deadlines and how to submit a public comment.
State Updates
The Short Legislative Session of the NCGA has officially begun!
Upcoming Legislative Committee Meetings
The House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety will convene this morning, April 14, at 10 a.m.
The House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform will convene tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a,m. The committee will likely vote on any amendments or final versions of the proposed legislation under discussion.
Local Headlines
New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visits WNC to highlight storm relief efforts | WWMT
In his first trip as DHS Secretary, Markwayne Mullin traveled to WNC last week. Mullin recently rescinded a burdensome policy implemented by former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem that required the Secretary’s approval for all expenditures over $100,000.
County launches affordable housing strategy | thesylvaherald.com
Developer says Asheville Ramada project still underway. What to know | AOL
A Place to Live: A partnership between two Guilford County-based nonprofits will create housing for people living with HIV | The Greensboro Thread
Villages of Hayti moves forward, marking new chapter for the Durham community | Spectrum Local News
Aimed at housing affordability, Durham to build Accessible Dwelling Units as part of pilot program | ABC11
Raleigh weighs affordable housing bond size as advocates push for more | Today in Raleigh
N.C. tribes to get over $37 million for affordable housing | Spectrum Local News
Research & Resources
2026 Economic County Snapshots For North Carolina | NC Budget & Tax Center
Maps some of the same housing affordability indicators we publish in our County Profiles, including Fair Market Rent, renter cost burden, and hours of work at minimum wage needed to afford Fair Market Rent. Also provides county-level data on educational attainment, income, employment, poverty and health indicators.
How Affordable Homes Strengthen People and Communities: 2026 Housing Impact Report | Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation
5 Key Findings:
- Affordable housing programs support 6.62 million households nationwide, including older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children.
- Affordable housing programs are increasingly serving more vulnerable populations, including households with extremely low-income, older adults, and people with disabilities.
- Most assisted households that can work are working. As of 2024, 86% of non-disabled working-age assisted households were working at some point during the last week or year.
- The median household receiving rental assistance remains assisted for only 4 years.
- Households wait an average of 17 months for housing assistance, with wait times exceeding 3 years in some states.
Pulse Check: Surveying the Field in Uncertain Times | National Alliance to End Homelessness
Events
April 16, 6 p.m in the Community Room at the Jackson County Public Library. This program is free and open to the public.
[webinar] FDIC Hosts Supporting Disaster Recovery in North Carolina | April 23, 10 a.m. – noon, Learn more and register here.
Affordable Housing Seminar: Tools, Strategies, and Case Studies for Local Government Leadership | UNC School of Government
May 7, 2026 in Marion, NC. Open to professionals and elected officials. Registration closes one week before the program. Click here to learn more and register. Course Cost: $270
2026 CAHEC Partners Conference | June 9 – 10 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Registration ends May 22. Learn more and register here.
