willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Why do many cities have both widespread homelessness and high vacancy rates, even in units built with affordable housing development subsidies, as @ClaireARush shows? apnews.com/article/affo....apnews.com 121
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026The bipartisan housing bill that is nearing final passage takes important steps to make housing more abundant and affordable. To solve the housing affordability crisis, we’ll also need to expand rental assistance so that everyone can afford housing. cbpp.org/research/hou... 143
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Rental assistance is essential to enabling tens of millions with low incomes to afford housing, but those in need wait years due to underfunding. Any real answer to the housing crisis must build more homes and extend rental assistance to all who need it. www.cbpp.org/research/hou... 011
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Most people who struggle to afford housing have a home but pay high shares of their income for rent. We need to build more homes, but also to expand rental assistance so everyone can have safe, stable housing. www.cbpp.org/research/hou... 063
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Rental assistance sharply cuts homelessness, overcrowding, substandard conditions, and housing instability. We need enough homes for every person, but also rental assistance so they can afford safe, stable housing. www.cbpp.org/research/hou... 011
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Building more housing won’t enable the lowest-income renters to afford housing unless they also receive rental assistance. These renters are mostly low-wage workers or seniors and disabled people with low fixed incomes. www.cbpp.org/research/hou... 002
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Severe housing affordability problems are overwhelmingly concentrated among the lowest-income people. Expanding supply won’t be enough to enable them to afford stable housing. They also need access to rental assistance to help pay the rent each month. www.cbpp.org/research/hou... 003
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We had a housing affordability crisis before we had a housing shortage, and more abundant housing alone won’t be enough to end it. We also need more rental assistance so everyone, no matter their income, can afford housing. www.cbpp.org/research/hou... 123
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We need more homes, but millions won’t be able to afford rent no matter how much we build b/c they don’t make enough even to cover basic housing operating costs. Any real solution must also expand rental assistance, so that *everyone* can afford stable housing. 281
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026HUD released new data (after months of delays) showing #homelessness dropped in the year before Pres. Trump took office but was still near historic highs. Trump Admin policies are poised to make homelessness worse. 163
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 21/05/2026We recently highlighted steps Congress should take to prioritize housing affordability in 2027 funding legislation. The bill a House subcommittee passed today misses the mark on almost every one and would expose more people to eviction and homelessness. www.cbpp.org/blog/congres...cbpp.orgCongress Should Support Rental Assistance in 2027 to Prevent Increased Homelessness and EvictionsWith the cost of food, rent, utilities, and gas rising, rental assistance is critical in helping families afford the basics. 131
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026New CBPP analysis: Nearly 3.7 M people, including 1.9 M kids, would be at risk of losing rental assistance under the time limits and work requirements the Trump Administration has proposed to allow. Many could face eviction and homelessness. www.cbpp.org/research/hou...cbpp.orgNearly 3.7 Million People at Risk of Losing Needed Rental Assistance to Harsh Time Limit and Work Requirement ProposalAs many as 3.7 million people would be at risk of losing their rental assistance under the proposed rule. Many of them could face eviction and homelessness as a result. 124
willpfischer.bsky.social @willpfischer.bsky.social · 14/04/2026ONE WEEK REMAINING: Submit comments against HUD’s proposal to force 20k families w/ mixed immigration statuses to choose between losing the assistance that helps them stay housed or separating their family. Learn more about commenting: www.keep-families-together.org.keep-families-together.orgKeep families together - Join our campaign now! 142
