Read Habitat’s statements on public policy developments that shape access to adequate and affordable housing in the United States and globally. These statements reflect Habitat’s advocacy in the U.S. to advance affordable homeownership supply, access and resilience policies, alongside our international advocacy to position housing as a foundational element of sustainable development — embedded in development finance and climate-related policy — to build resilient, inclusive communities.
2026 Statements:
- Nov. 11: Habitat for Humanity International’s Response to the Belém Call to Action on Sustainable and Affordable Housing
- Oct. 24: Habitat for Humanity International welcomes the second convening of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All
- Oct. 10: Habitat for Humanity applauds Senate passage of ROAD to Housing Act
- Oct. 1: Habitat for Humanity urges Congress to end shutdown and fund housing priorities
- June 18: G7 Summit falls short on aid and housing: New research underscores urgent need for global investment in housing and health
- April 17: Habitat for Humanity voices support for AmeriCorps amid concerning actions at national service agency
- Feb. 17: Habitat welcomes Brooke Rollins as secretary of Agriculture
- Feb. 11: Habitat for Humanity calls on lawmakers to invest in new and existing tools to address affordable housing crisis
- Feb. 7: Habitat welcomes Scott Turner as secretary of Housing and Urban Development
- Feb. 7: Habitat welcomes Scott Bessent as secretary of the Treasury
- Feb. 6: Habitat for Humanity calls on Congressional lawmakers to address the nationwide affordable housing crisis
- Jan. 30: Urban Institute hosts panel discussion on advocating for zoning reform in local communities, barriers and lessons learned
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Gain access to Habitat for Humanity’s advocacy resources and publications to learn how our global network shapes policies that help families in need of a place to call home.
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Habitat for Humanity supports the U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 11, which addresses global development challenges of the world’s growing urban population through an intersectional approach.