Squat!net

Information on all squatted buildings and areas around the world. An international forum on squatted houses, squatting and carsides.
http://squat.net/

Housing New Canadians Research Working Group

Research partnership focused on housing access and discrimination in the Toronto area. Research projects examine the housing search process used by immigrants and refugees, the quality and cost of the housing they obtain, the degree to which their housing
http://www.hnc.utoronto.ca

Housing Assistance Council

Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles.
http://www.ruralhome.org

Almanac of Policy Issues: Housing

News, background information, and links on U.S. housing issues, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and rent control.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/housing.shtml

Community Housing NSW

Resource for community housing providers and tenants in New South Wales.
http://www.communityhousing.org.au

Homeownership Alliance

Made up of groups and individuals interested in educating the public about issues related to housing and homeownership in the United States. Includes membership list and information, FAQ, press releases, and current projects.
http://www.homeownershipalliance.com/

National Home of Your Own Alliance

Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
http://alliance.unh.edu/

Self-Help Enterprises

Providing technical services and support, helping families and communities compete for financial resources and empowering people to be leaders. Includes current programs, how to join, FAQ and related links.
http://www.selfhelpenterprises.org

Roof Magazine

Bimonthly magazine on housing in Britain published by the nonprofit Shelter. Includes subscription information, resources, past articles and a look at the current issue.
http://www.roofmag.org.uk

BUBL Link: Housing

Reviews of Internet resources related to social housing.
http://www.bubl.ac.uk/link/h/housing.htm

Housingnet

UK housing information resource, containing a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintenance manual.
http://www.housingnet.co.uk

UK Social Housing

Includes up to date national news on social housing issues. There are many useful links to related sites, and also a forum to publish your views.
http://www.uksocialhousing.co.uk

The Quest Trust (UK)

Shares information and ideas about economic and social regeneration, and resident-led estate based projects.
http://www.quest-net.org/

NPR: Housing First

In this yearlong special reporting project Housing First, NPR News explores the housing dilemmas of Americans with special needs -- and how lack of housing can stymy their efforts to join mainstream society.
http://www.npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst/

Joint Center for Housing Studies

The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends.
http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/

Australasian Housing Information Network

News, reports, conferences and employment opportunities from leading Australian housing policy and research centres.
http://www.ahin.infoxchange.net.au/

Australasian Housing Institute

Professional body for individual practitioners in the broad social housing sector in Australasia - linking social housing workers in Australia and New Zealand. Details of membership benefits, events and publications.
http://www.housinginstitute.org/

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

AHURI is a consortium of research centres funded by Australian State and Commonwealth Governments, as well as by member universities. Site includes a significant body of housing research publications funded by AHURI.
http://www.ahuri.edu.au/

Chartered Institute of Housing

The professional body for people working in housing in the UK. Promotes the provision and management of good quality, affordable housing.
http://www.cih.org/

Community Corporation of Santa Monica

Largest provider of affordable housing in Santa Monica in the United States. Works with the City, State and other organizations to finance new construction and rehab of older buildings. Also manages and maintains buildings.
http://www.communitycorp.org

Council for Affordable and Rural Housing

A national advocacy and educational association for individuals and businesses involved in the financing, development and management of affordable rural housing.
http://www.carh.org/

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Oversees home ownership, low-income housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness, aid for distressed neighborhoods, and housing development programs in the United States. Site provides details of HUD offices and programs, as well as resources for c
http://www.hud.gov/

European Network for Housing Research

The Network is composed of researchers from a variety of social science disciplines dealing with housing and urban issues. Includes details of conferences, events and publications.
http://www.enhr.ibf.uu.se/

Green Neighborhoods Initiative

Organisation that is pro-development, pro-environmental, and pro-livability. They promote "Transparent Neighbourhoods". Includes details of Emerald Awards for Neighborhood Planning and Building Excellence.
http://www.green-neighborhoods.com

Housing and Housing Policy

Information from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister concerning Government policy on housing issues.
http://www.housing.odpm.gov.uk/index.htm

The Housing Corporation

The government agency who fund and regulate Registered Social Landlords (including housing associations) in England.
http://www.housingcorp.gov.uk/

Housing Policy Debate

Quarterly journal from Fannie Mae Foundation provides insightful discussion and original research on a broad range of housing and community development issues.
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/hpd.shtml

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Independent development and social research charity, supporting a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/

United Nations Centre for Human Settlements - Habitat (UNCHS)

Analyses and studies human settlement patterns, and develops methods for controlled settlement with the preservation of the environment in mind.
http://www.unhabitat.org/

Department of the Environment and Local Government

Housing section of this Irish Government Department web site. Includes on-line leaflets on services of the Department.
http://www.environ.ie/DOEI/DOEIPol.nsf/wvNavView/wwdHousing?OpenDocument&Lang=en

Housing: A Basic Human Right

A presentation by Ken Kimmelman, Barbara Buehler Anthony Romeo, and Dale Laurin, arguing that Aesthetic Realism explains America's housing crisis, the cause, and the solution. Speakers, petition.
http://www.housingaright.org/

Community Training and Enabling

CTE grants support housing association residents in England to develop new training and community development projects. News, projects and how to apply for a grant.
http://www.ctegrants.org.uk/

Housing Studies Association

United Kingdom forum for housing related research and debate. Details of conference and events as well as recent publications from HSA.
http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/chp/hsa/