NCST 2026 Homeownership Policy Symposium

The 4th Annual Homeownership Policy Symposium convenes national housing leaders, federal administrators, local practitioners, state agency heads, and community advocates directly following the 2026 midterm elections.

While federal, state, and local housing programs are often treated as distinct silos, long-term housing affordability relies on seamless policy alignment across all levels of government. This symposium examines how local, state, and tribal entities operationalize federal initiatives—specifically the implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—and how successful local models serve as blueprints for future federal supply and preservation strategies.