Federal Updates
Statement on White House Announcement on Crime and Homelessness in the Nation’s Capital
The Trump administration continues to clear homeless encampments across D.C. As the National Alliance to End Homelessness explains in a recent statement, “The Trump Administration’s intent to use police and military force against the District’s most vulnerable residents will put lives at risk and make it significantly harder for outreach and service workers to provide critical assistance. Moreover, these tactics reveal a troubling lack of focus on the root causes of homelessness—particularly the housing affordability crisis—which was one of President Trump’s key campaign promises.” The Alliance is calling on advocates to contact their federal, state, and local lawmakers to demand a humane, effective, and affordable housing–centered approach to ending homelessness.
Advocacy Opportunity: NAEH Virtual Capitol Hill Day 2025
The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) will be holding a virtual Capitol Hill Day on September 17, 2025. This is your chance to speak directly with Members of Congress about the policies and funding decisions that impact homelessness in your community. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or joining for the first time, this is a critical opportunity to connect with lawmakers, share local stories, and push for proven solutions.
The Alliance will schedule these meetings with the DC offices of your elected officials based on who registers to participate. Sign up soon to ensure your member is included on the list of North Carolina meetings: https://secure.everyaction.com/dBxVtyuKHkSNSY8Rz9N5Ag2.
There will be two webinar options to help you prepare: one by NAEH and one by the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness (NCCEH). Soon NAEH will send a link to its webinar to those who register (above). And in-state, the NC Coalition to End Homelessness will dedicate much of their September 10th NC Local Leadership Response call to this and the HUD challenges you are facing in real time.
Outlook on the FY26 Federal Budget
Members of Congress are still on “August recess” through the end of the month. This is a great time for advocates and practitioners alike to engage with your members and emphasize the importance of preserving and increasing funding for affordable housing and homelessness programs in the FY2026 appropriations bill. Congress has until October 1, the beginning of the federal fiscal year to pass a final FY26 spending bill. Similar to the last several years, a continuing resolution or CR is more likely than a final appropriations bill. Both the House and Senate FY26 proposals – more so the House proposal – cut or provide flat levels of funding for key HUD Housing and Homelessness programs. To view an analysis by NLIHC of the Senate FY26 THUD proposal, click here. To view an analysis by NLIHC of the House FY26 THUD proposal, click here.
Additional Resources
- To view a factsheet on the key differences between the federal appropriations process and reconciliation process click You can find a longer factsheet by clicking here.
- For more great resources and opportunities for action, check out the NLIHC advocacy hub here.
- For advocacy resources related to homelessness and housing instability, click
State Updates
Legislative Update
WHLP Appropriation Remains Uncertain amid Stalled Budget Negotiations
The North Carolina General Assembly will convene again next week on August 26 to continue working towards passing a state budget for the fiscal year that began on July 1, 2025. Some legislators have speculated that more mini-bills may be coming down the pipeline in lieu of a full budget. Currently, the state is operating under a continuing budget. Under this stopgap measure, state funding remains at last year’s recurring levels. Unfortunately, programs without recurring funding even for essential staff and services, receive no funding at all. This severely impacts the Workforce Housing Loan Program (WHLP) which has been a vital tool in closing financing gaps for affordable housing developments across North Carolina. It helps developers make rental housing affordable for working families—especially in high-cost and rural areas where subsidies are critical.
The housing need statewide is significant. North Carolina’s housing supply gap is over 750,000. Over a quarter of those units (approximately 245,867) are needed by households earning 0-80% Area Median Income (AMI) this includes both for rent or to own (Source: NC Chamber Foundation Housing Supply Gap Analysis). Without new budget appropriations, WHLP will not receive any funding this year, stalling shovel-ready projects and threatening future development pipelines. At a time when communities are already facing housing shortages, and funding volatility, this absence puts even more pressure on renters and developers alike. More importantly, it severely hinders North Carolina’s ability to invest in building critically needed affordable workforce housing.
Disaster Recovery
Renew NC Receives 1,000 Applications for Single-Family Housing Program | NC Commerce
The state froze millions in legal aid funds. Now, Helene victims could feel the pinch. | Blue Ridge Public Radio
Local Headlines
New disputes emerge in Charlotte as $700M Brooklyn Village project remains in limbo | The Charlotte Observer
Davidson to bring more affordable housing following study showing need | QC News
Greensboro nonprofits to host groundbreaking ceremony for new permanent supportive housing | WUNC
Aberdeen board hears affordable housing report | Sandhills Sentinel
Southern Pines council advances housing, business projects | Sandhills Sentinel
Unhoused by floods. Chapel Hill housing complexes no stranger to high water, but Chantal was worse. | Carolina Public Press
Wake County to launch fund to help affordable housing stay competitive in tough market | Wake County Government
More than 1 in 4 people released from NC prisons faced homelessness in 2024 | WFAE
The State of Homelessness in North Carolina | Spectrum
Reports
When Mortgages Are Unavailable, Potential Homebuyers Turn to Lease-Purchase Agreements | The Pew Charitable Trusts
Webinars & Trainings
Community Land Trust Webinar
Join Carolina Across 100 on Thursday, August 21 from 2:00-3:00 PM for a public webinar on establishing and operating community land trusts in North Carolina. Register by clicking here. Panelists include local leaders from both rural and urban areas, alongside a national expert with deep experience in community land trust development. They will share practical strategies for starting and sustaining community land trusts, as well as insights into the challenges and opportunities these models present. There will be time for audience Q&A. This event is free and open to the public through Our State, Our Homes.
Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness: For System Leaders | National Alliance to End Homelessness, Free until August 22. Learn more here.
Affordable Housing Seminar: Tools, Strategies, and Case Studies for Local Government Leadership | UNC School of Government, October 16, 2025 in Chapel Hill. Course registration cost: $265
Events & Conferences
Tour of DreamKey’s Brightwalk Community in Charlotte | NC Women’s Affordable Housing Network, August 26, 4 p.m.; Happy hour to follow at Heist Brewery at 6 p.m.. Register here. Space is limited.
Innovations in Manufactured Homes (I’m HOME) Annual Conference | Lincoln Institute for Land Policy, September 10-11 in Atlanta. The deadline to register is August 26, 2025.
NC Affordable Housing Conference | Early bird registration for the 2025 NC Affordable Housing Conference is now open! Get our best rate by registering before close of business on August 29 at 5 pm and check out the agenda to see what we have in store for our attendees. Information about hotels, speakers, sponsors and more can all be found on our website. We look forward to seeing you on September 30–October 1 at the Raleigh Convention Center for the 2025 NC Affordable Housing Conference.
NCWAHN 3rd Annual Luncheon | Wednesday, October 1 at 1pm at The Stockroom at 203 in Raleigh. Join NCWAHN for our annual luncheon following the North Carolina Affordable Housing Conference. We will be announcing the speaker and sign-up information in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
The National Housing Conference’s Solutions for Affordable Housing Convening | Wednesday, December 3, 8am-5pm in Washington, D.C. Registration opens in September.
