The ACTION Campaign is a national, grassroots coalition of 2,500 national, state, and local organizations and businesses calling on Congress to protect, expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
Goals
The ACTION Campaign educates key stakeholders about the essential role the Housing Credit plays in the production and preservation of affordable housing, and the importance of that housing to low-income families and individuals.
History & Achievements
The ACTION Campaign, established in 2009 by a broad cross-section of Housing Credit stakeholder organizations, has become an effective advocacy coalition, bringing the Housing Credit community and industry together to speak with one voice.
About ACTION Leadership & Members
Over 2,500 national, state, and local organizations and businesses are members of the ACTION Campaign. ACTION is led by a key group of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit stakeholders and membership spans every state in the nation, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We invite your agency or business to join our Campaign. Membership is free.
About the Housing Credit
How the Credit Works
The Housing Credit is administered by the Department of Treasury, which issues tax credits to state Housing Credit allocating agencies based on the state’s population.
Affordable Housing Impact
The Housing Credit supports 6.08 million jobs for one year, $239 billion in tax revenue generated, and $688.5 billion in wages and business income generated.
Housing Credit History
Since 1986, the Housing Credit has financed the development of over 3.7 million apartments, providing affordable homes to more than 8 million low-income families.
Learn More About the Housing Credit
Research & Reports
Get the latest research and resources on the Housing Credit performance and success, the need for affordable housing and its impact on the community.
ACTION Housing Credit Videos
The 2021 AHCIA Video Series provides an overview of each of the provisions in the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) of 2021 (S. 1136 and H.R. 2573).
More Housing Credit Videos
Learn more about the Housing Credit and see videos showcasing the credit in action across the country.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the ACTION Campaign, contact Ayrianne Parks at aparks@enterprisecommunity.org.
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Join over 2,500 organizations working to address our nation’s severe shortage of affordable rental housing.