Legislative Priorities

NAHMA’s Top Legislative Priorities For 119th Congress

• Ensuring robust funding for Federal multifamily housing programs in FY25 and FY26:

1. 1. Advocating for full funding for project-based Section 8, tenant-based Section 8, Section 202 and 811 PRACs, HOME, Housing Trust Fund, and Rural Rental Assistance contracts;
   2. Supporting sufficient funding for new construction and rehabilitation programs;
   3. Advocating for policies and funding to address the rising cost and limited coverage insurance;
   4. Ensuring tenants can access supportive service and economic opportunity.

• Protecting and expanding the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in tax reform efforts by:

1. 1. Advocating for the LIHTC program under any tax reform legislation; and
   2. Supporting expansion and reform legislation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.

• Ensuring the preservation of the USDA-RHS affordable rental housing portfolio

1. 1. Advocating for solutions to address the maturing mortgage crisis and funding to meet housing needs in rural communities;
   2. Advocating for funding to address the capital needs of the RD portfolio.