Policy & Advocacy

We develop and advocate for strategies to combat displacement, promote healthy housing, and increase affordable housing stock. Our research and policy recommendations help attract and retain jobs, promote reliable transportation options, and support development of real estate that local businesses can afford.

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Climate + Energy Policy

LISC is committed to supporting an equitable, scalable transition to a carbon free future. Toward that end, LISC’s recent policy work has focused on driving adequate incentives and training for Passive House, a high performance energy standard with measurable health benefits.

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Federal Advocacy

The national LISC Policy Team sits in Washington, DC and advocates for legislation and policy changes that support the community economic development sector and better enable the work of LISC's local offices. Learn more about LISC's Federal Policy Priorities for 2023-2024.

View the 2023-2024 Policy Priorities