Department of Housing and UrbanOversees home ownership, low-income housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness, aid for distressed neighborhoods, and housing development programs in the United States. Site provides details of HUD offices and programs, as well as resources for http://www.hud.gov |
Joseph Rowntree FoundationIndependent development and social research charity, supporting a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy. http://www.jrf.org.uk |
Squat!netInformation on all squatted buildings and areas around the world. An international forum on squatted houses, squatting and carsides. http://squat.net |
United Nations Centre for HumanAnalyses and studies human settlement patterns, and develops methods for controlled settlement with the preservation of the environment in mind. http://www.unhabitat.org |
Mercy HousingOrganizational information regarding Mercy Housing, a national not-for-profit organization developing affordable rentals, low income housing, health care, and senior services. http://www.mercyhousing.org |
The Housing CorporationThe government agency who fund and regulate Registered Social Landlords (including housing associations) in England. http://www.housingcorp.gov.uk |
HousingnetUK housing information resource, containing a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintenance manual. http://www.housingnet.co.uk |
Habitat for Humanity InternationalA nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide. Searchable site includes news, a quiz, an online zine, and a local Habitat directory. http://www.habitat.org |
National Low Income Housing CoalitionDedicated to ending America`s affordable housing crisis. Weekly news and alerts about affordable housing. http://www.nlihc.org |
Chartered Institute of HousingThe professional body for people working in housing in the UK. Promotes the provision and management of good quality, affordable housing. http://www.cih.org |
National Association of Housing andHousing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans - particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. Our members administer HUD programs such as Public http://www.nahro.org |
National Housing FederationUmbrella body that represents independent non-profit housing associations in the United Kingdom. http://www.housing.org.uk |
National Housing Law ProjectNHLP works to advance housing justice for the poor by providing legal assistance, advocacy advice and housing expertise to legal services, low-income housing advocacy groups, and others. http://www.nhlp.org |
Bad LandlordsResources for tenants listed by state and a forum for landlord/tenant rights discussion. http://www.badlandlords.info |
National Fair Housing Advocate OnlineCurrent news and other resources for U.S. fair housing advocates. http://www.fairhousing.com |
Housing Assistance CouncilHelps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles. http://www.ruralhome.org |
Ohio landlord tenant lawNews and information about tenants rights in Ohio. http://www.ohiolandlordtenant.com |
The Tenants UnionServes tenants in Washington State with advocacy, organizing, and counseling about tenants rights. http://www.tenantsunion.org |
The Quest Trust (UK)Shares information and ideas about economic and social regeneration, and resident-led estate based projects. http://www.quest-net.org |
Joint Center for Housing StudiesThe Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends. http://www.jchs.harvard.edu |
The San Francisco Tenants UnionTenant counseling, lobbying, and organizing for San Francisco residents. http://www.sftu.org |