Housing Development Organizations

Housing Research Foundation	Web site focuses on the revitalization of severely distressed properties and communities through the HOPE VI program, and the challenge of providing a continuum of supportive housing options for low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials	A national advocacy group that encourages the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong communities particularly for people with low-to-moderate incomes. Tracks legislative issues, appropriations for affordable housing and community development programs and provides some links to assist individuals to learn more about organizations that can assist them.
National Council of State Housing Agencies	Member site for this organization. Includes a directory for all state housing finance authority agencies.
National Low Income Housing Coalition	Dedicated solely to ending America’s affordable housing crisis. NLIHC educates, organizes and advocates to ensure decent, affordable housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone. The NLIHC site provides up-to-date information, formulates policy, and educates the public on housing needs and the strategies for solutions.
National Housing Trust	National nonprofit organization formed to preserve and improve affordable multifamily homes for low and moderate income use. The Trust saves multifamily properties at risk of conversion to market rate housing and resolves the problems of "troubled" properties that suffer from physical deterioration and financial and social distress. The site tracks national issues affecting multifamily affordable housing and issues concerning poverty in America.