Share Your Story with Policymakers

Rising housing costs challenge Americans like never before. We need government action.
Tell policymakers about the critical need for solutions and urge them to act now to make homes and rentals more affordable.
 
Make your voice heard by sharing your story today and explore the stories below to see what others are saying.

Tell Your Housing Story

Tell your elected representatives how rising home and rent prices are impacting you and urge them to act now on this critical issue. Your personal story can drive needed action.

Policymakers need to know...
  • What challenges you have faced in finding an affordable home or rental.
  • How rising housing prices impact your financial wellbeing.
  • Why they should act now to curb rising home and rent prices.

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I have lived in the state of Florida for more than three decades and have witnessed first-hand the alarming rise in the rental and homeownership market.

Marie T., FL

renter

I am a teacher and can't afford to rent or buy a decent home in a safe neighborhood on my salary.

Kristan Y., NC

buyer

There's no affordable land or homes for sale in my area. It would be a miracle if they could change policies to help the smaller families get into homes.

Bree R., NC

homeowner

There was a time when rent was affordable, now I'm working three jobs and I work hard... can't even afford the rent rates.

Karen K., CA

homeowner

Housing in the Bay Area has become astronomical. I see luxury housing built in beautiful, well developed, safe areas to raise your family and the small amount of affordable housing is lottery based with thousands of applications.

Jaclyn B., CA

renter

Even with a full time job, I have to allocate a full paycheck every month to rent. And my rent only continues to increase each year.

Annabelle H., DC

renter

Housing has become more expensive then ever before. Not enough housing for low income people or even for senior citizens...[the] government is not doing enough for affordable housing and why is that.

Barbara J., PA

renter

Local government is not encouraging affordable housing to be built in our community.

Kathryn W., AZ

homeowner

I have several members of my family living in my home with me because the housing and rental prices are too astronomical for them to pay.

Rita H., WA

homeowner

I rented the same one-family house for exactly ten years. When I started, the rent was $600 a month, and it ended at $1,150.

Lynda E., FL

renter

It seems impossible to find a way to save enough for a home while paying rent, keeping up with bills, and having any hope of enjoying life from time to time.

Allison D., CA

renter

We have wanted to upsize for nearly 10 years, but due to current mortgage rates, shifts in the real estate market, and the rising costs of property insurance, property taxes, and basic necessities to live, we feel financially stuck in our starter home.

Kim B., FL

homeowner

I've been in my rental for eight years because I can't afford a mortgage on the soaring prices of California homes... I'm barely making it with nothing left over to save at the end of each month.

Dawn D., CA

renter

We weren't in a position to purchase a house until it seemed like it was too late. The interest rates were skyrocketing, housing costs were astronomical and [it was] impossible to get insured in the state of California.

Casey S., CA

renter

We are a young family trying to stay near our family with the goal of homeownership. If we purchase, our monthly [payment] would triple.

Kat M., CA

renter

I moved to Los Angeles 20+ years ago for better career opportunities and quickly realized that I will never be able to afford a home here.

Rebecca P., CA

renter

At 61, working full-time, it should not take over 50% of my take home pay to rent on a 588 square foot apartment with only one closet.

Sharon P., NV

renter

I am a disabled woman on Social Security unable afford today's housing market, left to reside in an apartment complex that I'm completely unhappy with.

Deborah D., PA

renter

Policymakers need to think about the people... we matter, and because of the high costs of living, a lot of us are losing everything trying to figure out how to live each day when we can't even afford a roof anymore.

Serenity G., FL

renter

We began to look for a four-bedroom rental, but quickly realized that was going to be financially impossible. And even the rent for a three-bedroom is so high here in Georgia!

Vicki G., GA

renter

I am a recently divorced, single mother of three toddlers[...] I do not qualify for any type of public assistance because my income is too high, but I struggle monthly to make my rent, feed my children and pay the boys medical bills... I feel like I am drowning in debt and bills.

Tara R., NJ

renter

I am a mom of four boys and barely making ends meet. I cannot afford to pay rent and barely can afford groceries.

LaTosha M., LA

renter

It's so depressing feeling like the roots you want to create are so far out of reach.

Taylor M., CA

buyer

We've put in multiple offers above asking but supply of affordable real estate is low and it's getting competitive. We need more reasonably priced housing or our family of three will have to continue to rent indefinitely.

Kayla S., KY

buyer

My house payment keeps going up, property taxes and the utilities keep increasing 15+ percent at a time I am not going be able to retire, let alone afford my home.

Sharon W., OR

homeowner

My husband and I and our two kids lived in his parents' basement for a year and a half because even making six figures a year combined, we could not afford to rent.

Katherine D., CO

renter

The money I have saved for a down payment is effectively useless now while rent prices keep climbing.

Jessica L., CA

renter

The rent around here is so high, it would take two of my checks each month just to pay rent not to mention food, clothing, insurance, gasoline and all the other expenses I deal with each month.

Jill M., GA

renter

I am a single mother of two elementary aged kids. I want to move but my rent has gone up to now be 60% of my income. I sacrifice my other bills in order to pay the rent.

Erika S., WA

renter

My kids deserve to have their own bedroom and we might have to move soon because I can barely afford where I'm at. I keep sacrificing bills for rent. I'm getting behind and I am an American, tax-paying citizen.

Andrew H., IL

homeowner

My husband and I can barely afford our current home rent. Yet, we dont have savings enough to move. And move where?

Beth S., SC

renter

I keep hoping the market will continue to get better so I can find something suitable and not have to stress about the fixed income I am on and what has to be paid every month.

Mary Lynn T., PA

homeowner

I am a single parent that pays $1,400 for rent and extra for utilities. It's become more difficult to keep up with bills and rent because I just can't afford it.

Magdaline R., MD

renter

I am a senior renting in the Charlotte area. I think the amount of monthly charges added to the rent makes my monthly payment almost 50% of my monthly income.

Nora Q., NC

renter

After two years of home shopping, two agents and bidding wars, and too many roller coaster emotions due to lost bids, I had enough of the real estate market so I went back to renting.

Renea L., OH

renter

The prices are ridiculously high for what you're getting.

Jeneca F., GA

renter

I've lived in New Jersey all my life and never was able to purchase a house for my family and me...

Mildred H., NJ

renter

My rent has gone up twice since I moved in. I am 74 years old and can't afford the rent which will go up again if I renew my lease.

Margaret H., IL

renter

We have a fair rent right now, but we are searching for an affordable, three-bedroom, and I just can't afford anything out there.

Deanna M., MN

renter

We're still renting indefinitely until better options become available for ownership. Starter homes don't exist in our area at the moment.

Silas B., NC

renter

As a parent of teenagers, finding a home in LA that's large enough to provide them with the space and privacy they need has become incredibly challenging.

James K., CA

buyer

I am going to have to sell my home. I can no longer afford to live in this house and continue to live...

Velma C., OH

homeowner

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