Welcome to POAH

Affordable housing developers like Preservation of Affordable Housing know all too well how complex and fragmented the financing system is for building new affordable housing or upgrading older structures to keep them affordable. Every new development needs multiple funding sources and typically includes support from federal, state and local government agencies along with funding from private... read more

The Biden Administration has gotten off to a strong start on addressing the affordable housing needs of low-income residents across the country.  The President has worked with Congress to provide nearly $30 billion for rental and homeowner assistance in the American Rescue Plan, has extended the CDC eviction moratorium to June 30, and has proposed more than $200 billion for affordable housing... read more

In 2021, POAH calls on Congress to expand housing resources for COVID-19 response; strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; expand funding for project-based Section 8; support broadband access for HUD-assisted households; and support resident success in HUD-assisted properties. POAH also suggests short-term administrative actions the new leadership at HUD can take without the need for... read more