Mission

Since 1931, the nonprofit National Housing Conference (NHC) has been dedicated to helping ensure safe, decent and affordable housing for all in America.

NHC has earned its strong reputation as the United Voice for Housing by actively engaging and convening its membership in nonpartisan advocacy for effective housing policy solutions at the local, state and national levels.

NHC’s research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, develops solutions through research.  To learn more about how NHC and the Center work together to meet the nation's housing challenges click here.

What We Do

NHC Convenes its members, stakeholders and others to improve coordination of diverse agendas and build consensus on key housing issues.

NHC Advocates for policies and legislation focused on meeting the full range of housing concerns, working to:

Advance Federal Housing Policies to Assist Low- and Moderate-Income Families Strengthen the Nation's Housing Finance System Encourage Foreclosure Recovery and Neighborhood Stabilization Advocate for Federal Resources for Housing during Tax and Budgetary Reforms Improve the Coordination of Housing,Transportation and Energy Policy

NHC Broadens the constituency base of those actively involved in the fight for affordable housing.

NHC Elevates national awareness concerning the importance of and need for affordable housing.

NHC Honors the work of distinguished leaders in providing affordable housing through the:

• NHC "Housing Person of the Year" Award Annual Gala;
• New York Housing Conference and NHC Annual Awards Luncheon;
• Carl A.S. Coan, Sr., Public Service Award; and
• NHC “Pioneering Housing Strategies” Award.