Public investment in housing

“In Congress Colin delivered real results, including over $135 million in federal dollars for critical public transportation, health care, affordable housing and law enforcement – all within the 33rd Congressional District.”

“Investing in Building Housing We Can Afford: Dramatically increase federal investment in building and preserving affordable housing through the Housing Trust Fund and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.”

“He drove record investments in housing, with thousands of new or rehabilitated affordable and market-rate units.”

“Increasing funding for affordable housing by expanding federal community block grants and improving tax credits for builders developing mixed-income housing projects.”

“Expansion of federal community block grants that offer dollars for affordable housing projects, particularly in rural communities in west central Wisconsin where current housing is aging out or doesn’t accommodate growing populations.”

“Supported major housing investments across the district.”

“This plan focuses on scaling what already works, targeting investment where housing instability is most concentrated, and holding programs accountable through public reporting.”

“Expand preservation and affordability tools Support legislation strengthening LIHTC, vouchers, preservation financing, and the National Housing Trust Fund.”

“Is a leader in advocating for funding for affordable housing in Illinois”

“Sam will make federal housing investments that match the crisis, reform outdated zoning, ban hedge funds from buying up our homes, and restore the first-time homebuyer credit.”

“Deliver significant federal investment in affordable housing that’s equal in scale to the housing crisis we’re facing. That means large-scale, targeted investments to build more homes in the places we need them, and deliver rentals and houses that Montanans can afford, in the places we need them. We can do this by investing in models like community land trusts, deed-restricted housing, and subsidies for building dense, infill housing with rent restrictions to make sure that public investment results in affordable rents.”

“En el Congreso, Oliver luchará por ampliar la inversión federal en la construcción y preservación de vivienda asequible, fortalecer las protecciones para los inquilinos, y garantizar que las comunidades que estamos construyendo aquí sean lugares donde las familias trabajadoras realmente puedan permitirse quedarse.”

In Spanish on their site.

“Direct federal funding and tax incentives for nonprofit housing developers”

“Repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the 1998 law that caps the growth of public housing, paired with direct construction funding, permanent affordability requirements, and an acquisition fund so existing affordable buildings can move into community land trusts, out of the speculative market”

“Fund housing, healthcare, education, and climate resilience with the revenue”

“Passed a State Budget focusing $47 billion towards infrastructure Investment building schools, transportation, housing.”

“Investing in Building Housing We Can Afford: Dramatically increase federal investment in building and preserving affordable housing through the Housing Trust Fund and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.”

“Expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Expand and modernize the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to finance more affordable housing developments across our district.”

“I support the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, a targeted tax credit that closes the gap between construction costs and what working families can actually afford.”

“I support the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which expands access to housing tax credits across much of TN-04 and includes built-in accountability measures to ensure the investment is spent wisely, with meaningful benefits for veterans seeking stable housing.”

“Increasing funding for affordable housing by expanding federal community block grants and improving tax credits for builders developing mixed-income housing projects.”

“Tax credits to organizations willing to build low-income and mixed-income housing projects throughout the region to address our lack of affordable housing.”

“Expand Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for urban districts with documented housing shortages”

“Expand preservation and affordability tools Support legislation strengthening LIHTC, vouchers, preservation financing, and the National Housing Trust Fund.”

“Direct federal funding and tax incentives for nonprofit housing developers”

“Expand tax incentives that help build affordable housing, and increase the supply of homes available to working families in our district.”

“I will support expanding the low-income housing credit to incentivize greater investment in additional affordable housing units in the district.”

“Federal acceleration of housing: Expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, incentivize communities to build more housing, and invest in local organizations that create and preserve affordable homes.”

“Expand housing tax credits and increase funding and eligibility for rental assistance.”

“Investing in Building Housing We Can Afford: Dramatically increase federal investment in building and preserving affordable housing through the Housing Trust Fund and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.”

“He drove record investments in housing, with thousands of new or rehabilitated affordable and market-rate units.”

“This plan is designed to stabilize that system for everyone by preserving existing homes, expanding mixed-income housing, limiting predatory investment, and creating durable paths to homeownership.”

“Expand preservation and affordability tools Support legislation strengthening LIHTC, vouchers, preservation financing, and the National Housing Trust Fund.”

“En el Congreso, Oliver luchará por ampliar la inversión federal en la construcción y preservación de vivienda asequible, fortalecer las protecciones para los inquilinos, y garantizar que las comunidades que estamos construyendo aquí sean lugares donde las familias trabajadoras realmente puedan permitirse quedarse.”

In Spanish on their site.

“Repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the 1998 law that caps the growth of public housing, paired with direct construction funding, permanent affordability requirements, and an acquisition fund so existing affordable buildings can move into community land trusts, out of the speculative market”

“Federal acceleration of housing: Expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, incentivize communities to build more housing, and invest in local organizations that create and preserve affordable homes.”

“We could build 8.5 million new public housing units, fund local development of 3.5 million new private, permanent affordable housing projects, and fund billions for public housing repairs, climate resiliency, and critical infrastructure upgrades throughout the country. In order to do so, we must repeal the Faircloth Amendment that has put a federal limit on public housing spending for 25 years.”

“Bringing down the cost of housing: Too many in my generation are being priced out of homeownership, while our parents had already achieved the American dream by our age. We need major federal investments to build more affordable housing, creative incentives to repair housing in disrepair, and crack down on corporate investors driving up prices.”

“SB 3 (Author: Beall; co-author Wiener): Affordable housing bond. SB 3 placed a $3 billion bond on the ballot, which voters subsequently passed, for affordable housing construction and preservation.”

“Streamline construction by cutting federal red tape. Cut federal red tape and incentivize the construction of mixed-income, workforce, and missing middle housing so we can increase supply and lower costs.”

“We need more flexible federal financing tools, to help communities build a mix of market rate and affordable housing in a way that’s healthy for neighborhoods.”

“Increasing funding for affordable housing by expanding federal community block grants and improving tax credits for builders developing mixed-income housing projects.”

“Tax credits to organizations willing to build low-income and mixed-income housing projects throughout the region to address our lack of affordable housing.”

“This plan is designed to stabilize that system for everyone by preserving existing homes, expanding mixed-income housing, limiting predatory investment, and creating durable paths to homeownership.”

“Prioritize mixed-income developments near transit, healthcare, schools, and employment centers”

“Sponsored legislation to protect tenants and create the first public revolving loan fund for mixed-income housing.”

“We need major federal investment in quality housing, at all price points. I am particularly excited about the mixed-income housing model that has been pioneered in Montgomery County, MD, and is now being adopted around the country.”

“Create a Mixed-Income Social Housing Program to build 4 million homes, leveraging public and private investment to build homes for all.”

“This plan focuses on scaling what already works, targeting investment where housing instability is most concentrated, and holding programs accountable through public reporting.”

“Deliver significant federal investment in affordable housing that’s equal in scale to the housing crisis we’re facing. That means large-scale, targeted investments to build more homes in the places we need them, and deliver rentals and houses that Montanans can afford, in the places we need them. We can do this by investing in models like community land trusts, deed-restricted housing, and subsidies for building dense, infill housing with rent restrictions to make sure that public investment results in affordable rents.”

“Conditioning federal housing funds on affordability guarantees”

“Prioritizing local governments that commit to long-term affordability goals”

“Repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the 1998 law that caps the growth of public housing, paired with direct construction funding, permanent affordability requirements, and an acquisition fund so existing affordable buildings can move into community land trusts, out of the speculative market”

“We could build 8.5 million new public housing units, fund local development of 3.5 million new private, permanent affordable housing projects, and fund billions for public housing repairs, climate resiliency, and critical infrastructure upgrades throughout the country. In order to do so, we must repeal the Faircloth Amendment that has put a federal limit on public housing spending for 25 years.”

“Fix the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC exists to incentivize private developers to build more affordable housing, but it also allows developers to raise rents or exit affordability requirements after a few decades. Tenants in LIHTC buildings deserve permanent affordability. Claire will fight to require 99-year affordability and cap rent increases at 3%.”

“We need to build millions of homes, but the private market won’t solve this on its own. We need the government to lead. That means tearing down the exclusionary zoning laws that have upheld segregation and blocked housing construction for decades, public financing that stays in the game when private capital walks away, and building millions of permanently affordable homes that are never handed back to speculators – union-built, beautifully designed, and controlled by the people who live in them.”

“I support the Rural Housing Service Reform Act, which modernizes USDA rural housing programs, makes loans more accessible to low-income rural families, and directs funding to local organizations building housing and infrastructure where it's needed most.”

“Deliver significant federal investment in affordable housing that’s equal in scale to the housing crisis we’re facing. That means large-scale, targeted investments to build more homes in the places we need them, and deliver rentals and houses that Montanans can afford, in the places we need them. We can do this by investing in models like community land trusts, deed-restricted housing, and subsidies for building dense, infill housing with rent restrictions to make sure that public investment results in affordable rents.”

“Direct federal funding and tax incentives for nonprofit housing developers”

“Repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the 1998 law that caps the growth of public housing, paired with direct construction funding, permanent affordability requirements, and an acquisition fund so existing affordable buildings can move into community land trusts, out of the speculative market”

“Federal acceleration of housing: Expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, incentivize communities to build more housing, and invest in local organizations that create and preserve affordable homes.”

“Remove barriers for faith-based community organizations to participate in housing programs.”

“Repeal the Faircloth Amendment, the 1998 law that caps the growth of public housing, paired with direct construction funding, permanent affordability requirements, and an acquisition fund so existing affordable buildings can move into community land trusts, out of the speculative market”

“We could build 8.5 million new public housing units, fund local development of 3.5 million new private, permanent affordable housing projects, and fund billions for public housing repairs, climate resiliency, and critical infrastructure upgrades throughout the country. In order to do so, we must repeal the Faircloth Amendment that has put a federal limit on public housing spending for 25 years.”

“We need to build millions of homes, but the private market won’t solve this on its own. We need the government to lead. That means tearing down the exclusionary zoning laws that have upheld segregation and blocked housing construction for decades, public financing that stays in the game when private capital walks away, and building millions of permanently affordable homes that are never handed back to speculators – union-built, beautifully designed, and controlled by the people who live in them.”

“Scott’s plan will build 8 million homes over the next decade. His national regulatory strategy will cut the red tape and reform bureaucratic processes to make homes faster and cheaper to build. And his national investment strategy will make a generational investment in social housing and affordable housing, paid for by reversing big portions of the Bush and Trump mega tax cuts on corporations and the wealthy.”

“Create a Mixed-Income Social Housing Program to build 4 million homes, leveraging public and private investment to build homes for all.”

“Reducing Administrative Burdens of Federal Programs: Streamline application and compliance processes, allow more flexible use of funds, and allow tax credits to pair more easily with other financing sources for federally supported housing initiatives.”

“I support the Rural Housing Service Reform Act, which modernizes USDA rural housing programs, makes loans more accessible to low-income rural families, and directs funding to local organizations building housing and infrastructure where it's needed most.”

“We need more flexible federal financing tools, to help communities build a mix of market rate and affordable housing in a way that’s healthy for neighborhoods.”

“Remove barriers for faith-based community organizations to participate in housing programs.”

“We need to build millions of homes, but the private market won’t solve this on its own. We need the government to lead. That means tearing down the exclusionary zoning laws that have upheld segregation and blocked housing construction for decades, public financing that stays in the game when private capital walks away, and building millions of permanently affordable homes that are never handed back to speculators – union-built, beautifully designed, and controlled by the people who live in them.”

“Claire will fight to establish a national housing construction fund that keeps building going regardless of market conditions, and expand state loan programs that unlock stalled affordable housing developments without waiting for private capital to come back.”

“Provide stability to construction workers by accelerating public investments during busts in the private housing market.”

“Revise the Area Median Income (AMI) Index so "affordable" housing is actually affordable to families working two or three jobs”