As seasoned impact litigators, legislative and administrative advocates, and trainers, The Public Interest Law Project (PILP) fights for affordable and fair housing, access to public benefits, homelessness prevention and civil rights for and in partnership with low income communities, communities of color, and legal services organizations throughout California.
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PILP is collaborating with key allies to highlight the risks of land speculation in post-fire Altadena and to promote alternatives that prioritize community stability over profit-driven property acquisition.
LEARN MORELEARN MOREPILP seeks a legal assistant to support our legal and administrative team.
LEARN MORELEARN MOREThe Surplus Land Act Affordable Housing FAQ is now available!
LEARN MORELEARN MOREThe Public Interest Law Project honors Dan Pearlman, our founding board member and former Chair.
LEARN MORELEARN MOREAfter 15 years of dedicated service, Bill Hebert has stepped down as Chair of the Board of Directors at The Public Interest Law Project (PILP).
LEARN MORELEARN MORELand ownership, use, and control are critical to creating conditions for racial equity and housing stability. Recognizing this, the Public Interest Law Project developed a Land Use and Ownership Scan, Needs Assessment and Strategy Brief to provide a foundation for strategic planning in support of legal services attorneys and economic and housing justice partners working on land use, stewardship and housing issues.
LEARN MORELEARN MOREThe Fellowship is awarded to outstanding students who want to pursue a career in public interest law and who want to spend their summer working on a rural issue or a racial justice issue.
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At a time when the need for affordable housing and climate justice is paramount, why are legislators reducing affordable housing requirements and harming health protections in California?
LEARN MORELEARN MOREThe Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program offer essential, yet vastly under-utilized, housing supports for low-income Californians. PILP offers Advocate’s Guides, including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs. Join us for detailed trainings on March 22nd and April 5, 2024!
LEARN MORELEARN MOREA landmark victory for affordable housing in Clovis! After years of battles defining crucial legal standards for land use planning and discrimination against affordable housing, a settlement with the City of Clovis has been reached that promises significant changes, including rezoning for 1,300 new affordable housing units and the establishment of a $1.8 million Housing Trust Fund, and the first inclusionary zoning ordinance in the Central Valley.
LEARN MORELEARN MOREPILP, along with colleagues from Inland Counties Legal Services, the National Housing Law Project, and American Civil Liberties Union, Southern California, achieved a significant milestone when the Housing Authority for the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) recently ended the use of its crime-free addendum.
LEARN MORELEARN MORESAN BERNARDINO – The city of San Bernardino will repeal parts of its “Crime-Free Housing Program,” as well as update its Housing Element plan, after settling a lawsuit filed in February by three residents.
LEARN MORELEARN MOREThis year, PILP focused on increasing land opportunities for affordable housing, protecting and advancing approved affordable housing projects from NIMBY challenges, and clarifying important relocation and replacement housing requirements across the state.
LEARN MORELEARN MOREThe Public Interest Law Project honors Dan Pearlman, our founding board member and former Chair.
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PILP has litigated over 200 high impact cases in collaboration with local legal services programs, community based organizations, and low income community members.
Every year, PILP attorneys participate in drafting and supporting key local and state legislation to protect and advance civil rights and housing and economic opportunities for lower income Californians.
PILP staff are recognized experts, trainers, and authors in the fields of affordable and fair housing, land use, civil rights, public benefits, anti-displacement, and homelessness prevention including tenants’ rights.
Your support will help us work toward our goal of all Californians having the housing, income, supportive services, food security, and health care they need to live with dignity.
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