Housing is Infrastructure
Housing provides the infrastructure for families to not only survive, but thrive. An infrastructure package is being worked on now in Congress, and we need you to help ensure crucial housing investments are included
The pandemic has exacerbated a pre-existing housing affordability crisis. At the same time, many long-disinvested communities are being weighed down by deteriorating housing stock and abandoned properties. Urge your representatives in Congress to prioritize the following housing investments as part of an infrastructure package.
- Co-sponsor the Neighborhood Home Investment Act (S.98): This bipartisan legislation will revive distressed neighborhoods by using federal income tax credits to mobilize private investment to build and substantially rehabilitate homes for low- and moderate-income homeowners.
- Co-sponsor the Restoring Communities Left Behind Act (H.R. 816): This bipartisan legislation would make $50 billion over 10 years available to local communities through a competitive grant program to help local public-private partnerships rehabilitate homes for affordable homeownership, conduct home repairs to stabilize current owners, preserve affordable rental housing, provide weatherization and improve surrounding neighborhoods. The bill also includes $250 million for the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program.
In short, these pieces of legislation will help more families live in a home that is safe, warm, and dry. Complete the form below to let your elected officials know that housing is infrastructure.
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