In light of personal experiences affected by the economic impact of Covid-19, this petition calls upon lawmakers for urgent action. Many people have lost their jobs due to the pandemic, resulting in too many families losing their homes. This challenging period illuminated the harsh realities of housing affordability issues, as skyrocketing prices combined with job losses have displaced countless individuals and families.

Moreover, housing inflation has reached record highs in the past year, owing to a lack of housing supply, increased demand, and rising costs of building materials. A recent report from S&P Global Ratings revealed that U.S. home prices rose 14.6% in April 2021, the highest increase in more than 30 years.

Therefore, we implore our lawmakers to prioritize the creation of more affordable housing opportunities. This could be achieved by implementing policies to reduce the costs of construction, promoting rental stability, and facilitating access to homeownership for low-income families.

In the face of a persisting pandemic and rising housing inflation, affordable housing cannot continue to remain a distant dream for hardworking families. It's time our policymakers prioritize housing affordability as a basic right for all Americans. Please support this urgent cause by signing and sharing this petition.