US bishops urge action as housing crunch turns to crisis for families across the country

Published on June 16, 2026

In recent years, the U.S. housing crunch has turned into a housing crisis, particularly among economically vulnerable Americans, with the U.S. Catholic bishops expressing significant concern about the consequences for families.

According to a March 2026 report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, "Only 35 affordable and available rental homes exist for every 100 extremely low-income renter households. Extremely low-income renters face a shortage in every state and major metropolitan area."

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