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Safe, stable housing should be within reach for every family.
We advocate for expanded investments in housing assistance programs, increased housing supply, reduced barriers to access, and policies that make housing choice a reality for more households across the region.
SB 848 – Statewide Vouchers Testimony (2023)
We support Senate Bill 848 because establishing a state-funded housing choice voucher program will help more low-income families access rental assistance and lift thousands of families out of poverty.
HUD’s Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Disparate Impact Standard, Docket No. FR–6540–P–01, RIN 2529–AB09
BRHP submitted this comment in opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (“HUD”) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the removal of HUD’s Fair Housing Act’s (FHA) discriminatory effects regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations. If finalized, the rule would rescind the agency’s long-standing Discriminatory Effects regulations, a reversal that would undermine decades of precedent, create confusion in compliance, and weaken critical civil rights protections.
Public Comments on HUD’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits,” Docket No. FR–6520–P 01
The following comments were submitted by Housing Choice Voucher participants, advocates, and housing providers in response to HUD’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FR-6520-P-01: Establishing Felxibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. Common themes include concerns about disability, caregiving responsibilities, and risk of housing instability if these changes go into effect.
HUD’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits,” Docket No. FR–6520–P 01
On behalf of the undersigned residents and community members, BRHP strongly opposes any efforts to impose time limits or work requirements on
rental assistance on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance programs.
HUD Docket 2026-1999, R-2026-03405: Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, Verification of Eligible Status
The Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition and the undersigned organizations strongly oppose the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule (RIN 2501-AD89, FR-2026-03405) targeting lawfully present immigrants and U.S. citizens in immigrant families. This proposed policy targeting immigrant families will not only create instability and negative long-term consequences among immigrants and their citizen children, it will have a huge impact on entire communities and the nation as a whole.
FY26 THUD Outside Witness Testimony
BRHP comments concerns about the Trump Administration’s FY26 budget proposal and emphasizes the need and success for Federal housing assistance and programs.
HUD Proposed Rule FR 6362-P-01 – Reducing Barriers to HUD Assisted Housing (2024)
As a voucher administrator that already uses allowable flexibility in screening to reduce barriers to assistance, BRHP supports the implementation of this rule to make it easier for more people to access housing assistance.
Comments on Direct Rental Assistance RFI (2024)
BRHP submitted public comments on the HUD Request for Information on Direct Rental Assistance (DRA) expressing our support for DRA as a rental assistance model with the potential to address issues of underutilization of through simplification of the rental process and increasing tenant empowerment.
Proposed Changes to FMR Methodology – Improving accuracy in voucher value (2023)
As a voucher administrator operating in a market that has seen steady and significant growth of rent prices over the years, we applaud HUD for these proposed changes to the FMR calculation methodology. BRHP supports both changes outlined in the notice, the redefinition of “recent mover” and the inclusion of private sector rent data to update rent estimates.
More BRHP Advocacy Priorities
Families deserve security and stability in their homes.
We work to strengthen renters’ rights, prevent unjust evictions, and promote housing stability, particularly for economically disadvantaged households and voucher holders facing increasing pressures in the housing market.
Communities and families thrive when development is both inclusive and equitable.
We champion policies that prioritize affordability and fair access to opportunity-rich neighborhoods.
Our goal is to create vibrant, stable communities where families can grow.
Housing policy must confront the deep racial and economic inequities that shape our region.
We advocate for bold reforms that address historic injustices, dismantle exclusionary practices, and promote access to opportunity for all families, regardless of race, income, or background.