The Alliance has created this Policy Watch page to help you keep track of public policies that may have impacts in your communities. We will update this page on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. We also provide links to other organizations tracking policy so you can stay abreast of activities. These sites are being updated regularly so check back often.If immediate action on an issue is required, watch your email for an alert from us.Federal UpdatesNEW!! Take Action on HUD Funding for FY2027 - Lawmakers are home until November 9 to campaign ahead of the midterm elections. The month of October is an important time for advocates to weigh-in with their federal lawmakers on their priorities. The recently passed Continuing Resolution (CR) extends funding for federal programs through December 11, but Congress will still have to act on a new budget. Take the time to reach out to your Congressional Representatives and urge them to increase funding for the HUD programs that impact people in your community. Here are some resources you can use to educate yourself on the issues.
NEW!! 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Next Steps - The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most comprehensive housing supply legislation in decades, was signed into law in July. The law includes many of LISC’s federal affordable housing priorities.In this blog, LISC’s Mark Kudlowitz looks at key provisions of the law and what comes next for implementation. Click here for the Summit presentation on this important legislation. TAKE ACTION!! What Americans Think about Nonprofits and Philanthropy – A new report released by Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy found that nonprofits have a visibility problem: only 7% of respondents said they use nonprofit services, yet 72% said that they had taken part in nonprofit-provided activities. Confidence in nonprofits is more than double Congress at 23% but the share who think nonprofits meet basic needs better than government fell from 25% in 2023 to 19%. The authors conclude that public understanding can't be taken for granted and urge sector leaders to communicate more clearly about what nonprofits do and contribute. How to build public support for our work? Check out the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) campaign Nonprofits Get it Done and use its resources to educate your Congressional Representatives about the importance and impact of your work. Voter Engagement Guide – compliments of NCN. Download it here. Election Updates - The general election is on November 3rd; here are important dates to keep in mind:
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Florida UpdatesUPDATE!! Amendment 3 - the proposed property tax changes reads: “This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same,” It also clarifies that the 5 year waiting period for new Florida residents will be implemented "to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution." The Florida Nonprofit Alliance has developed numerous resources to help you educate yourself and your community about this important proposal. Please visit their
Florida Housing Coalition One-Pager on Amendment 3 – While the Florida Housing Coalition will not take a position on Amendment 3, they have provided a great, one-page resource showing how it’s passage could impact affordable housing. You can read it here. Making Housing a Local Campaign Issue – The Florida Housing Coalition has developed a field guide for advocates building candidate questionnaires this election season. They’ve developed 10 themes to help housing advocates create questions for candidates running for city or county commission. Each one covers a housing issue, why it matters, and sample questions to get you started. Honestly, it couldn’t be easier. Check it out here and create your local housing advocacy tool. 2027 FL Legislative Session Interim Committee Meetings – schedule has been released. The 2026 Session will officially begin March 2, 2027, and run for 60 consecutive days, with April 30, 2027 being the final scheduled day.
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