Policy & Advocacy

The Enterprise Public Policy team works to safeguard, expand, analyze and improve programs that support housing affordability and neighborhoods of opportunity. Stay up-to-date on the latest policy news:

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Federal Policy

We work with Congress, the Administration, candidates for public office, community development organizations and other partners and stakeholders to safeguard, expand and improve affordable housing and community development programs for the benefit of people of modest means.

State & Local Policy

Our team works in state houses and city halls across the country to increase local resources for affordable housing, use existing resources more effectively and ensure that America’s rental housing stock is sustainable for the long-term.

Policy Development & Research

Our Development & Research team conducts applied research and analysis on a range of issues.

Housing in the 2020 Election

Enterprise is collaborating with partners to elevate housing in the 2020 presidential election through candidate and media engagement. To help facilitate robust engagement, we have compiled some resources for people interested in lending their voice to the conversation on affordable housing.

Advocacy

Enterprise works in coalitions with a broad range of organizations to bring more voices into affordable housing advocacy.

Testimony & Public Comment

We provide statements, testimony and public comment on public policies affecting affordable housing and community development to the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch.

SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program Kicks Off: What That Means for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

The CARES Act authorizes the Small Business Administration to make forgivable loans available to small businesses and non-profits. The SBA will furthermore offer debt relief on many current loans and newly originated loans

President Trump Signed Into Law $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

President Trump signed into law the 3rd stimulus package – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act. The bill provides close to $2 trillion of relief for the millions of Americans and businesses impacted by the recent economic slowdown.

Federal Tax Policy Priorities in Response to COVID-19

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) finances more than 90 percent of all affordable housing production and preservation, and the health of the program is critical for the housing stability of millions of low-income families. There are several simple federal actions that can provide timing relief and prevent projects from losing their tax credits due to COVID-19’s impact, some of which are statutory and others that are regulatory.