NAHRO Releases New Advocacy Resources

NAHRO has rolled out a comprehensive suite of new advocacy resources to help members effectively tell their story and strengthen their voice with policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels. These tools are designed to equip housing agencies with the data, messaging, and strategies needed to clearly demonstrate the value of housing and community development programs in their communities. 

New and updated data tools include state-level funding snapshots and economic impact analysis, and our advocacy and congressional resources aim to make advocacy more accessible, strategic, and impactful for every member.

New and Updated Advocacy Resources

2026 Policy Priorities 

NAHRO’s 2026 Policy Priorities outline the association’s legislative and regulatory agenda and are intended to help states, regions, and members shape their own advocacy efforts. The document emphasizes the need for streamlined programs, predictable policies, and sustained, responsible federal funding to ensure housing and community development programs can meet growing demand. It also includes NAHRO’s FY 2027 funding recommendations for key programs. 

Economic Impact Calculator (NEW)

NAHRO’s new Economic Impact Calculator highlights the broad economic benefit of federal housing and community development investments. The tool measures both immediate impacts—such as construction and operations spending—and longer-term benefits, including job creation, private investment leverage, and community stability. Members can use the calculator to quantify and communicate the real return on investment these programs deliver locally. 

2026 State-Level Data Flyers

Each state-specific data flyer provides members with quick, compelling data on:

• HUD program funding levels
• Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing resident demographics
• Homelessness statistics
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit unit counts
• Project-Based Rental Assistance unit counts

These one-pagers are designed for easy sharing during meetings with lawmakers and staff. 

• The interactive flyers are best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer. 
• Select your state or territory from the dropdown list directly above the NAHRO logo. Data is not available for the Northern Mariana Islands. 
• To download a flyer as a PDF, click the download button (rectangle with a down facing arrow) at the top right of the interactive screen. You do not need to change any of the default settings.