NC Housing Coalition
Coverage of NC Housing Coalition in the Nexus archive.
- North Carolina advocacy groups speak out against homeless ban bill
North Carolina advocacy groups oppose House Bill 437, which bans homeless encampments outside official city sites and designates service facilities as drug-free zones. The bill, revived in the Senate, could force local governments to evict homeless individuals without providing funding for approved campsites, prompting criticism from coalitions claiming it exacerbates financial and legal challenges for communities.
- NC housing advocates face challenges from federal funding uncertainty
North Carolina housing advocates face challenges due to federal funding uncertainty, impacting organizations and services. Renee Willis of the National Low Income Housing Coalition highlighted a national shortage of 7.2 million affordable rental homes for extremely low-income renters, with North Carolina having 38 affordable homes for every 100 low-income households. The conference 'Bringing It Home 2026' addressed these issues amid economic pressures and reduced federal resources.