Who We Are
What does it mean to be a member? We work together to drive solutions and affect change in the affordable housing space.
2026 GOALS
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Advance local zoning reform – Support municipalities in updating zoning to allow a wider range of homes and neighborhoods that fit Lancaster County’s future.
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Strengthen state and federal advocacy – Align with partners to elevate Lancaster County’s voice in housing policy decisions.
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Build public awareness and engagement – Increase understanding of housing needs and solutions through education, storytelling, and community conversations.
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Ensure coalition sustainability – Strengthen partnerships, leadership, and shared accountability to keep the work moving forward.
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Improve internal infrastructure – Create systems and tools that make collaboration and communication across the coalition easier and more effective.
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Deepen member engagement – Offer meaningful ways for coalition members to contribute, connect, and lead in advancing housing solutions.
Affordable Housing 101
New to affordable housing issues or need a refresher? Check out these resources:
- Affordable Housing Explainer Video Created by the City of Lancaster
- State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 Created by Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
- Out of Reach 2023 Created by the National Low Income Housing Coalition
- The Gap report: Shortage of Affordable Rental Housing Created by the National Low Income Housing Coalition
Join Us
2026 Coalition Meetings
All meetings are held on Fridays at the Lancaster Chamber Building (115 E. King St.) from 10:30 am -12 pm. Light breakfast and coffee provided.
JAN 23rd
MARCH 27th
MAY 22nd
JULY 24th
SEPT 25th
NOV 20th
Contact us at (IMPORTANT: This email is for advocacy efforts only. It is not monitored by housing providers.)
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
PAST COALITION MEETING MATERIALS
COALTION OP-EDS & POLICY UPDATES
- Learn about the Pennsylvania Housing Plan: The Commonwealth’s first statewide housing plan lays out a shared vision to increase housing stability, affordability, and supply across Pennsylvania. It highlights strategies for stronger local planning, cross-sector collaboration, and equitable investment in communities of all sizes.
- Apr. 20, 2025 – “Seeking champions of affordable housing in Lancaster County” – An invitation for municipal leaders to advance zoning reform and public education as essential tools for creating homes people can afford.
- Feb. 5, 2023 –“One woman’s plight typifies county’s wider housing crisis” – A call for coordinated action across Lancaster County to address housing affordability through local leadership, investment, and inclusionary zoning practices.
The Coalition for Sustainable Housing includes:
Housing non-profit organizations (Tenfold, HDC, Habitat for Humanity, etc.) • Neighborhood Revitalization (SoWe) • Affordable Housing Developers • Architects • Realtors • Municipal officials • Elected officials • City Government • School District representatives • Healthcare organizations • County Planning
