“Combat the Tide of Worsening Segregation”: ERC Comments on District’s Annual Action Plan
ERC submitted comments on the District's draft Annual Action Plan, noting where leaders must do more to meet residents' housing needs.
ERC Encourages HUD to Reduce Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing for People with Criminal Records
The ERC applauds HUD for taking this step to increase access to affordable housing for people with criminal records by ensuring they are not unnecessarily excluded from HUD-assisted programs.
ERC Submits Comment on HUD’s Proposed AFFH Rule
The ERC submitted a comment noting changes that should be made to ensure maximum impact, and encouraging the Biden administration to implement the final rule quickly.
ERC Submits Comment on Regional Fair Housing Plan
The ERC submitted a comment commending the plan's collaborative approach and emphasis on affordable housing.
ERC Opposes HUD’s Proposed Change to Equal Access Rule
The ERC has submitted a comment to HUD urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule change regarding transgender people's access to HUD-funded homeless shelters.
Combating Sexual Harassment in Housing Requires Prioritizing the Safety of Survivors First
To truly respond to the needs of victims and survivors of sexual harassment in housing, low barrier access to financial resources must be made available to low income people that are experiencing [...]
New HUD Proposal Puts Homeless Transgender People’s Lives at Risk
HUD seeks to reverse the Equal Access Rule, potentially giving shelters license to house transgender people based on their sex assigned at birth rather than their gender identity. Single-sex [...]
