Read our analysis of the NC data in our latest blog on #TheGap26: https://nchousing.org/no-state-has-an-adequate-supply-of-affordable-rental-housing-for-the-lowest-income-renters/

Of the 345,000 extremely low-income households in NC, nearly 9 in 10 struggle to afford where they live, mirroring national trends. #TheGap26

In North Carolina, there are only 38 affordable and available homes for every 100 extremely low-income renters according to the newly released Gap Report, a decrease from last year’s report. #TheGap26 https://nlihc.org/gap

We've been releasing County Profiles for a long time! Here's our policy team in 2017 handing out County Profiles at the NC General Assembly. Our #2026NCCountyProfiles are available now. #tbt

The average housing wage in North Carolina is $22.32 per hour, which is over 3 times the minimum wage. #2026NCCountyProfiles

Across the state, 29% of North Carolinians are cost-burdened, nearly half of all renters and 1 in 5 homeowners. #2026NCCountyProfiles

Read about the newly released #2026NCCountyProfiles in our launch blog: https://nchousing.org/2026-county-profiles-are-now-available/

The #2026NCCountyProfiles are here! We have new data on housing affordability in all 100 counties and statewide. Check out the data for your county now: https://nchousing.org/county-fact-sheets/#2026NCCountyProfiles

Register now for NC Housing Day 2026 on April 28-29 in Raleigh!: https://nchousing.org/nc-housing-day-2026/

Save the Date for this year’s Bringing It Home: Ending Homelessness in NC conference on May 27-28, 2026 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh! Sign up for updates: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/DqFYUTH/bih

Invest in the housing movement. Support the NC Housing Coalition as we head into 2026. Donate today: https://nchousing.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate

Be a home for hope this holiday season! Donate to the NC Housing Coalition today: https://nchousing.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate

Mark your calendars for NC Housing Day 2026 on April 28-29 in Raleigh! Together we will advocate for affordable, thriving communities in North Carolina. Sign up today for updates on registration and event details: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/vFtACfN

A new report from the NC Housing Coalition documents the pattern of racial bias in Orange County’s 2025 property tax revaluations and how neighborhood organizers are leading the way to property tax justice. Read Part 1 of Overtaxed now: https://nchousing.org/community-justice-collaborative/

TOMORROW, don't miss our End of Year Housing Policy Update from 1:30-3:00pm, featuring Executive Director Samuel Gunter and Director of Housing Policy Stephanie Watkins-Cruz. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NTaEUgmJRmq_lBhejdea-Q

Today, on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to be a home for hope! Donate: https://nchousing.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate#GivingTuesday

The need for housing has never been greater, and your support will carry us into 2026. Give to the NC Housing Coalition today: nchousing.org/donate

Without WHLP, new developments will stall, resulting in fewer homes for our workforce, families, seniors, and more. Sign onto our letter to NC legislators urging them to restore full funding to WHLP for the next two years. Sign on today!: https://airtable.com/apphT46UcgToFDe56/pagnxmK1YVWR0PN9z/form

Recovery from #HurricaneHelene is far from over. We’ve created a timeline of events from the initial disaster declaration to the latest Federal aid request by Governor Stein just this month. #JustRecoveryNC Full timeline: nchousing.org/wp-content/u...

This week marks one year since #HurricaneHelene hit Western NC. A year later, many families do not have safe housing or stable income. We're partnering with #NCIDR to raise awareness of the ongoing recovery challenges and the need for continued federal and state investments. #JustRecoveryNC

Today, we’re highlighting data from #OOR25 by @nlihc.org that came out earlier this summer, and shows how much housing costs in NC continue to rise.

Nominations for the NC Housing Coalition Awards are now open! If you or someone you know someone who's done incredible housing advocacy over the last year, nominate them by 9/5: forms.gle/9RnARcWEpGhv...

Read our full statement: nchousing.org/nc-housing-c...

FEDERAL BUDGET ALERT: Today the Trump Administration released its FY2026 spending plan, , and the proposed cuts to programs and resources impacting housing, homelessness, and community development are deep. Read more for details: nchousing.org/fy26-federal...

More than 100 advocates met with their state legislators yesterday for #NCHousingDay25!

TOMORROW is #NCHousingDay25! More than 150 advocates are signed up for over 100 meetings with our state legislators. Join the movement! -Call your state legislators tomorrow and let them know why Housing Matters to you. -Donate to support NC Housing Day: nchousing.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate

Greetings from Washington, DC! Our policy team attended the @justeconomy.bsky.social NCRC #JustEconomy Conference and @nlihc.bsky.social Policy #Forum25, which included a visit to our Congressional delegation. Next week we'll share how meetings went and the major takeaways from the conferences.

Confernce #2 of the week is well underway, so glad to be representing the @nchousing.org at Just Economy 2025 @justeconomy.bsky.social #nc

Our Policy Team is in DC this week leading visits with NC's congressional delegation and representing NC at NLIHC's Housing Policy Forum and NCRC's Just Economy Conference! We'll share more about our DC visit throughout the next two weeks. @stephwcruz.bsky.social @annap93.bsky.social

The NC Housing Coalition will be hosting two webinars on Friday, 2/28 and Monday, 3/3 for a Q&A of Federal housing updates. Register for 2/28 webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Register for 3/3 webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

I sincerely hope that people realize how incredibly dangerous it is and devastating it would be if the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development's workforce was decimated by 50% or more. (1/ of many) #ncpol #nc #housingnc #housing #HUD

ACTION ALERT: HUD is preparing to lay off 50% of its staff, which would decimate the agency and threaten North Carolina's access to federal housing funds. Learn more and call your representatives TODAY: nchousing.org/action-alert...

In Chatham, Durham, and Orange counties, you need an average annual income of $74,880 in order to afford a Fair Market Rent apartment. #2025CountyProfiles

In North Carolina, you need an average income of $46,340 per year to afford the average Fair Market Rent in the state. #2025CountyProfiles

In the latest national report, homelessness in NC rose 19% between 2023 and 2024. We spoke with the Executive Director of NC Coalition to End Homelessness about what this new data means for the state:

Sign up now for NC Housing Day on April 9! Join advocates from across the state to meet with our legislators and ensure housing is a top priority in NC. Learn more and register: nchousing.org/register-now...

Disaster Recovery was a key topic for NC legislators' first week back in session. #ncpol

More than 11,000 families faced foreclosure in the past year. #2025CountyProfiles

CALL YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES TODAY! A federal funding freeze will have catastrophic impacts on disaster recovery and housing in North Carolina, and your representatives need to hear from you! Learn more and take action: nchousing.org/action-alert...

In North Carolina, 48% of renter households are cost-burdened, and 19% of homeowner households are cost-burdened. #2025CountyProfiles

According to our #2025CountyProfiles, 28% of all households in North Carolina are housing cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

This week's #HousingMatters2NC includes data highlights from our 2025 County Profiles, notable moments in HUD Sec. Turner's confirmation hearing, and local updates from across the state. Listen or read: nchousing.org/housing-call...

The 2025 County Profiles are here! Check out the latest data on housing affordability in your county and across the state: nchousing.org/county-fact-...

Our first #HousingMatters2NC of 2025 is here! We discuss the new data on homelessness in NC, federal housing leadership in the incoming administration, major disaster recovery updates for NC, and more. Listen or read: nchousing.org/housing-call...

Our #BringingItHome conference is coming up in May. If your work addresses homelessness in North Carolina, you don't want to miss this. Learn more: nchousing.org/bringing-it-...

The Trump-Vance housing agenda, new power dynamics at the NCGA, the future of disaster recovery legislation, and our policy priorities heading into 2025 - we cover it all in our Post-Election Housing Policy Analysis. Read or watch: nchousing.org/post-electio... #ncpol

It's been a busy week at the #NCGA. With the future of the state's disaster recovery infrastructure uncertain, it's important to consider some historical context. Check out @stephwcruz.bsky.social's day-by-day breakdown and analysis: nchousing.org/legislative-... @samuelgunter.bsky.social #ncpol

“Almost $6 billion for housing recovering, water quality and infrastructure repairs, economic revitalization and private road and bridge repairs” @galenb.bsky.social

It was announced today that Laura Hogshead is no longer leading the NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency. 🧵 #ncpol #HurricaneHelene

What a week at the NCGA … Keep an eye out for my summary in this week’s @nchousing.org Housing Matters newsletter. If you aren’t subscribed, no problem, sign up today! nchousing.org/housing-matt... #ncpol #ncga #affordablehousing #housing #nc