NAHRO Capitol Hill Day

NAHRO’s Capitol Hill Day is an opportunity for NAHRO members to visit Capitol Hill and meet with lawmakers to discuss affordable housing and community development issues facing their communities. This is a critical opportunity for members to make a personal connection with Washington, DC-based Congressional offices and their staff.

More information on our next Hill Day will be provided in early 2027

2026 Hill Day Recap

NAHRO’s Legislative Affairs Team, with help from Advocacy Associates, has compiled data from this year’s history-making Hill Day campaign. NAHRO grew it’s Hill Day participants almost 10%, increasing from 514 in 2025 to 563 in 2026! NAHRO members also increased the number of Hill Meetings from last year meeting with 46% (3% increase) of House offices and 90% (14% increase) of Senate offices. NAHRO additionally raised its national participation from 42 states in 2025 to 45 states (plus Guam and the US Virgin Islands) in 2026.

Preparing for Hill Day

Initial meeting schedules are e-mailed to attendees from Advocacy Associates a week prior to the Washington Conference. Please be aware that meeting times frequently change, even at the last minute. Schedules are also accessible via the Advocacy Associates app/website.

Advocacy Associates provides the following resources to help Hill Day participants navigate their AdvocacyDay App:

• How to Download the AdvocacyDay App
• Sample App Logins and Training Videos
• App Schedule and Logistics Overview (slides)

Hill Day Resources

2026 Policy Priorities + Funding Recommendations

2026 Hill Talking Points

As the affordable housing crisis threatens to upend the lives of millions, now is not the time for severe cuts to HUD! Use NAHRO’s talking points during your Hill Visits to tell Congress to oppose significant cuts to life-saving programs that house American families.   

2026 State Level Data Flyers

Each flyer contains state-specific data on select 2024 HUD program funding, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and Public Housing resident demographics, individuals experiencing homelessness, and Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units.

Economic Impact Calculator

Federal housing and community development programs deliver substantial economic value through a broad array of positive impacts. Programs generate immediate economic activity through construction and operations as well as long-term societal benefits, job creation, and private investment leverage. NAHRO’s new Economic Impact Calculator reflects these differences by using the most appropriate and reasonable metric for each program.

2026 Hill Day Tool Kit

NAHRO has developed a tool kit you can use to prepare for a successful office visit. The tool kit outlines steps you can take to prepare for your meetings, including:  

• Things to know about member offices and the U.S. Capitol campus 
• Researching your members of Congress 
• Crafting your message  
• Considering your team  
• Structuring your visit  
• Following up after Hill Day

Accessibility

The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services (OCAS) provides a variety of services for individuals with disabilities visiting Capitol Hill, including:

• Accessible Pathway & Entrances
• Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
• Sign Language Services
• Wheelchairs
• and more

For additional information, please visit the Accessibility Services site, linked below.