Housing and the Latino community

Our policies will help Latinos achieve equity.

Latinos have experienced disproportionate harm to both their lives and livelihoods as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has worsened preexisting disparities in income and wealth.

We build solutions to decrease income inequality, advocate for better access to affordable homeownership, and promote policies to lift more Latinos out of poverty.

We firmly believe that when we open doors for more people to participate in our economy, we can all do better.

70%

Between 2020 and 2040, 70% of new homeowners will be Hispanic.

65.6%

The labor force participation rate of Latinos, among the highest of any race or ethnicity.

$0.55

On average, Hispanic women earn 55 cents on the dollar compared to White men.

5x

As of 2019, the typical White family had five times the wealth as the typical Hispanic family.

We advocate for increased access to tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, including expanding access to all children, regardless of immigration status, as a way to reduce poverty.

We lead the largest network of community-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating new Latino homeowners, and advocate for policies that allow more Latinos to afford to buy a home.

Our workforce development programs strengthen communities by increasing pathways for Latino workers to improve their educations and skills, connecting youth with meaningful employment, and expanding opportunities for bilingual workers. We also promote robust workforce policies to ensure an equal footing for all workers.

Paid Sick Leave for Economic Security

Too many Latinos are forced to choose between their jobs and their health. Paid sick days legislation would help millions of working people, including Latinos.

Take a deeper dive into Latinos’ economic impact

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Latina Wealth: How Investments We Make Today Can Begin Closing the Gap

A discussion delving into the Latina Wealth Gap by exploring new data on the pandemic’s impact on Latina wealth, taking a look at the systemic barriers to building wealth that have long impacted Latinas, and discussing recommendations on how to move forward with addressing the gap and supporting Latinas in wealth-building.

What’s at Stake for California’s Latinx College Students and Borrowers After COVID-19?

Latino college students in California are disproportionately first-generation and low-income. About 50 percent of community college students in the state experienced food insecurity before the pandemic; 60 percent faced housing insecurity. And, Latino students are more likely to face financial barriers when it comes to completing higher education.