The most crucial component to changing affordable housing policy is engaging with your local, state, and federal elected officials. You can engage them over the phone and email, in a letter, at community events, by scheduling visits at their office, or even asking them to take action via a letter to the editor.

MHP also has an action alert system that sends timely emails when crucial legislative decisions are being made that impact housing. The alerts contain packaged messages that send directly to legislators with the click of a mouse. Enter your address in our action alert system to find out who represents you and easily engage them on housing policy.

Citizen Lobbyist Tips

The best lobbyists are citizens who schedule visits and respectfully talk to their legislators about issues that are important to them. As a citizen lobbyist you hold a powerful position traditional lobbyists do not: you are a voting constituent and you know other voting constituents.

• Tips for Lobbying Your Legislator
• Messages for Housing
• "I Don't Think I Can Do This": Simple Steps to Being Fully Prepared