YIMBY Action Partners

Abundant Housing LA is dedicated to making Los Angeles County a more affordable, diverse, and vibrant region where everyone can afford a place to live. We view land use and zoning as tools to increase racial and economic equity and growth, sustainability, and quality of life.

Founded in 1974, the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) is the leading membership organization representing commercial office building and multi-family residential real estate in the Washington, D.C. area. With seven lobbyists and two utility lawyers on staff, AOBA's non-partisan government affairs activities in D.C., Maryland and Virginia provide members with substantial savings in utilities, property taxes and other regulatory fees-- savings that enhance value to owners, tenants and residents. Throughout the year, AOBA hosts signature events that offer opportunities for members to connect with peers, recognize excellence through industry awards, and give back to our community.

Better Streets Broward, the Strong Towns Local Conversation for the entirety of Broward County. We advocate for equitable, effective, and safe transportation + housing solutions for our region.

BizFed is a grassroots alliance that unites chambers of commerce, trade associations, minority business groups, economic development organizations, business improvement districts, and other business groups to advocate for policies and projects that strengthen the regional economy.

Call Marin Home is a partnership that includes affordable housing, environmental, and social justice advocates. Call Marin Home works collaboratively to promote public support for projects that advance affordable housing, environmental integrity, and social justice. Call Marin Home makes connections between adversaries, aligns the goals of competing missions, and provides stronger support for elected officials who want to vote for environmentally friendly affordable housing but hesitate in fear of backlash.

Car-Lite Long Beach advocates for safe streets and alternative transportation in Long Beach

Casita Coalition is a multisector nonprofit based in California with a national reach. Through policy reform, education and implementation, we advance ADUs and middle housing solutions to address our housing supply shortage and affordability crisis.

Building fairer, more prosperous communities through centering land in economic policy. The Center for Land Economics conducts research and provides education to promote equitable assessments and foster sustainable development for the benefit of communities.

Chicago Growth Project is a Political Action Committee promoting a pro-growth, pro-reform agenda. Our goal is to create the Chicago that all of us deserve and that other cities aspire to emulate.

We're a group of activists fighting for the bike grid: 10% of Chicago streets prioritized for pedestrians and cyclists created by traffic calming infrastructure and a lower speed limit to keep everyone safe.

We partner with local governments, school districts, private planning firms, and other nonprofits to create planning and community engagement programs.

Connections for the Homeless serves and catalyzes our community to end homelessness, one person at a time. We have been working to end homelessness in the northern suburbs of Cook County since 1984.

The Dallas Housing Coalition (DHC) is a grassroots, volunteer-run group of more than 150 non- and for-profit organizations committed to advocating for the development and preservation of attainable housing in the city of Dallas. Our coalition consists of housing developers, policy experts, and other organizations who are all united in our cause. We serve and advocate on behalf of the housing needs of Dallas’ diverse populations, including youth, teens, seniors, longtime residents, persons with disabilities, people without housing, veterans, working professionals, and growing families.

With 43 years of experience in addressing America’s massive shortage of affordable rental homes, Enterprise is the only national nonprofit that does it all — solutions, capital, and community development — under one roof.

We believe Jesus’ call to love our neighbors means we care about their flourishing, and that we all have access to housing we can afford. We’re building a network of Christians and churches who are equipped and mobilized to advocate for new local housing and policy reforms that increase abundance, dignity, and community in LA.

We empower faith-based groups to build places that foster community belonging through housing. The FBHI links incremental development talent with leaders of faith in order to build mission-based housing. Our program helps congregations attain the skills and plans they need to build better places that inspire and provide meaning for their communities.

Founded in 2020, The Frontier Institute’s mission is to keep the spirit of the western frontier alive with sound public policy and educational programs that ensure today’s pioneers are free to build, create, and innovate for years to come.

Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) is a statewide membership organization representing Georgia’s nonprofit housing and community development sector. We advocate for safe, decent, and affordable housing for all Georgia families while strengthening communities through capacity building, policy engagement, and housing advocacy. By fostering collaboration, peer learning, and public awareness, Georgia ACT equips nonprofits and stakeholders with the resources and voice needed to create vibrant neighborhoods across the state.

The Home Builders Association of Virginia (HBAV) was founded in 1956 to promote and protect the Virginia housing industry. HBAV is a member of the 3-in-1 Home Builders Association Federation that includes the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and 13 local Home Builders Associations in Virginia. Members join to support HBAV’s mission and their livelihood. To join, companies apply for membership at the local association level and in doing so, become members of HBAV and NAHB. HBAV serves the entire home building, development, and remodeling industry. One-third of HBAV’s 2,700 members are home builders, multifamily builders, land developers, and/or remodelers, while the remaining two-thirds are professional businesses and trade partners that work closely in related fields such as financing and building products. HBAV works to accomplish its mission through advocacy, industry news and education, and membership events such as the Virginia Builders Summit & Expo and the Virginia Housing Excellence Awards.

The Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR) was founded 77 years ago, in the 1946 Post World War II era as the American Dream of owning a home became a reality to many families in Richmond. Today, HBAR represents for-sale and for-rent new construction products to meet the needs of today’s modern households. Our advocacy fights for safe and affordably priced housing for buyers and renters. Look to HBAR for local expertise on the land acquisition and development process, the home building process, pulse on the current market, as well as immediately available new homes.

The Housing Action Coalition (HAC) is a member-supported nonprofit that advocates for building more homes at all levels of affordability to help alleviate the Bay Area and California’s housing shortage, displacement, and affordability crisis.

Housing Forward Colorado is a pro-housing and smart growth advocacy campaign working to ensure that Colorado builds homes that people can afford in the places they want to live — in walkable, connected communities near jobs, transit, and local businesses. Housing Forward Colorado is a campaign of the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP).

We are a non-partisan, non-profit research and policy organization focused on housing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Through our communications, education, research, and facilitation, we help leaders better understand the importance of safe, stable, and affordable housing to vibrant, equitable communities.

A fierce advocate for equity and justice, Impact for Equity is a public-interest law and policy center combating racial, economic, and social injustice for and with communities most disadvantaged by systemic inequities.

A movement to foster a more vibrant economy.

IJ is a nonprofit, public interest law firm. Our mission is to end widespread abuses of government power and secure the constitutional rights that allow all Americans to pursue their dreams.

The National Association of Home Builders represents the largest network of craftsmen, innovators and problem solvers dedicated to building and enriching communities.

As America's largest trade association, the National Association of REALTORS® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate.

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is where rental housers and suppliers come together to help meet America’s housing needs by creating inclusive and resilient communities where people build their lives. NMHC provides a forum for leadership and advocacy that promotes thriving rental housing communities for all.

NPH is the proud voice of affordable housing across the Bay Area. Our members, partners, and supporters stand strong together to develop and pass critical policies to create change for our communities. Our events, programs, and trainings bring people together to grow our industry’s capacity, advance equity, foster connections and community, and ensure that we’re working collaboratively to develop, pass, and implement critical housing solutions for all of our community members, regardless of race, income, and personal background.

Affordable housing is about so much more than housing. We approach our work through the lens of its broader societal impact at the local, state and national level. From advancing social equity to promoting shared prosperity – public policies and financial investments to develop and preserve housing that’s affordable yield returns that benefit us all.

The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) serves as the voice of real estate in the Greater Northern Virginia region. We support our 13,000 members with essential resources, including industry education, advocacy, networking and professional development opportunities.

PadSplit is the nation’s largest coliving platform, offering thousands of affordable, fully furnished rooms in shared homes with Wi-Fi and utilities included. Designed specifically for the workforce, PadSplit removes traditional barriers to housing by eliminating long leases, large deposits, and minimum credit score requirements. Its award-winning model also emphasizes access to public transit and a commitment to expanding the housing supply for those who need it most.

Ready for a new Palo Alto? One that aims to end homelessness, embraces policies to promote racial and economic diversity, and amplifies the voices of those impacted by our affordability crisis while prioritizing environmental sustainability. We believe Palo Alto can be a bike-able, walkable community where families, businesses, young professionals at all income levels thrive. But we can't do it alone.

The Parking Reform Network is a national coalition of activists and advocacy organizations committed to building a movement to eliminate costly parking mandates and properly manage city curb space. If you've got a parking problem in your city, you'll want to become a member or partner of PRN to help fix it

People for Housing OC advocates for increased production of affordable and missing middle housing in orange County, CA. We Were founded out of the YIMBY (Yes in My Backyard) movement in 2017 by OC residents concerned about the rising costs of housing. We envision an integrated Orange County where every person has access to stable, affordable housing near jobs, community services and high-quality educational opportunities.

Pioneer Institute empowers Americans with choices and opportunities to live freely and thrive. Through expert research, educational initiatives, legal action, and coalition-building, we advance human potential in four critical areas: K-12 Education, Health, Economic Opportunity and American Civic Values.

PROGRESS PORTSMOUTH is focusing exclusively on the city's acute housing crisis. Living in Portsmouth has become unaffordable for a wide swath of people who already live here or would like or need to, from young singles to retired seniors. As rents of market-rate units continue to rise, a single person would currently need to earn $100,000 to afford a monthly rent of $2,400. As advocates for more affordable housing, we are building this resource page to keep you informed.

The Progress and Poverty Institute works to enhance economic equity through public policy research and advocacy, competitive research grants, college scholarships, and the maintenance of a free library and archive of economic publications and resources. As a nationally-focused nonprofit, we partner with activists, lawmakers, and local advocacy groups across the U.S. who are seeking to implement value capture tools - like land value taxes - in support of affordable housing construction, stable rents, and thriving communities.

Prosperity California is working to align public policy and budget priorities with California’s ambitious economic, housing, and climate goals. We believe that no matter your zip code or skin color, every Californian should have access to affordable housing, clean air, safe communities, and good jobs. Big change requires big power, so we unite diverse interests and foster big-tent collaboration to deliver the lasting and transformative reforms our communities deserve.

We support communities and public institutions to achieve a just multiracial democratic society through governance that advances racial justice.

AHLA's Santa Monica chapter merged with Santa Monica Forward. They are "mostly" YIMBY.

Sierra Club Chicago is 7,500 members strong, stretching from the Lake County line to the Indiana border, and from Lake Michigan to La Grange. We are active in environmental issues, electoral campaigns, and social events.

Sierra Club Illinois fights against climate change through legislation for clean resources, active transportation, and abundant housing. To save our natural areas, we must stop sprawl by building our cities up.

Smart Growth America helps create healthy, prosperous, and resilient places to live for all people through research, advocacy, and direct community support. Our work spans housing and land use, transportation, and economic development to find solutions to communities’ most pressing needs.

Stay in LA is a grassroots coalition of filmmakers, showrunners, crew members, actors, industry partners, and small businesses united by a shared mission: to keep film, television, and commercial production—and the thousands of jobs and local businesses it supports—right here in Los Angeles. Born out of the hardships of the LA wildfires, our movement has grown into a powerful voice for the region's creative economy.

Strong Towns Blono is a Local Conversation located in Bloomington-Normal with the goal of improving our communities through bottom-up solutions.

Strong Towns Chicago advocates for policies that make our neighborhoods more affordable, our streets safer, and our city more connected. Our mission is to make Chicago a better place to live for everyone through incremental, grassroots action.

Texans For Housing advocates for changes in law to make it easier to build more housing in Texas in proximity to daily needs, resulting in greater affordability, lower tax burdens for homeowners, and lower environmental costs.

Mission: Up for Growth forges policies and partnerships to achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes. Vision: A future where housing is always an opportunity, never an obstacle.

Vibrant Englewood is a growing organization of neighbors working to build a city that’s vibrant and inclusive. We advocate for people-first transportation, affordable and abundant housing, thriving public schools, and a welcoming community where local businesses and diverse voices can flourish.

Vibrant Littleton is a 501c3 nonprofit that gives citizens the knowledge and tools to start making Littleton better today. We empower local people to help create a more convenient, more connected Littleton (not add to sprawl); walking- and rolling-friendly neighborhoods that center on people (not automobiles); and to legalize more home options to better meet the housing needs of young families, seniors—and everyone in between.

Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to breaking down systemic barriers that keep low-income Virginians in the cycle of poverty through advocacy, education, and litigation. Since 1978, we’ve advocated for legislation that benefits low-income Virginians and provided training to legal aid organizations throughout the Commonwealth in the following areas: housing, consumer rights, domestic and sexual violence, elder rights, family and child welfare, health insurance, and public benefits. We are the only statewide organization that provides training to local legal aid program staff, private attorneys, and low-income clients relating exclusively to the legal rights of low-income Virginians.

The YIMBY Democrats of San Diego say “Yes In My Backyard” to new homes. We’re a grassroots community advocating for housing policy change locally and statewide. The San Diego region is ranked as the fifth most expensive rental market in the country. We need to build many more homes, both deed-restricted affordable and market rate, especially near transit and job centers.

YIMBY Illinois is a statewide organization advocating for common-sense housing reforms that make our communities more affordable, more inclusive, and more vibrant. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home in the neighborhoods and cities they love.

We're a Gen-Z–led social change nonprofit working to restore the idea of the American Dream by expanding economic opportunity, affordability, and community power.