Prosperity Indiana

Did you know a will isn't the only way to protect your home?

While a will still goes through probate, and Indiana Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) transfers ownership directly to your beneficiary, bypassing court delays and simplifying insurance policy transfers while you retain full control during your lifetime.

Learn how to protect your legacy at housing4hooseirs.org/education hub or join our next Heirs' Property 101 webinar on Tuesday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heirs-property-101-protecting-your-home-family-and-legacy-tickets-2000169557991

Renters are less likely to vote in elections than homeowners, and that's not because they don't care. When we move, updating our voter registration isn't top of mind, and by the time the election is top of mind, the deadline to update our registration has passed.

This is the last Tuesday before the voter registration deadline. The time for voter registration to be top of mind is now. Check your own registration, check in with your friends and family, and make sure you're ready and have a plan to vote.

Mark your calendars for the 2027 Prosperity Indiana Summit on May 19-20, 2027 at the Marriott Indianapolis North!

Join community leaders and advocates from across the state for a day of high-impact learning and networking. Full program details and registration info are coming soon.

Did you know Indiana ranks 4th in the nation for the greatest number of "most likely" heirs' properties?

A tangled title can prevent families from building generational wealth. Learn about the Indiana Heirs' Property Initiative & how to protect Hoosier homes:
https://housing4hoosiers.org/indiana-heirs-property-initiative/

Join HUD and local partners next Tuesday and Wednesday for Faith in Action: Housing, Opportunity & Community, a two-day event giving faith-based groups practical tools to expand housing options across Indiana. PI’s Senior Director of Policy and Strategy Andrew Bradley will be speaking alongside members and partners to walk through the development process, available federal resources, and key partnerships.

Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-faith-in-action-housing-opportunity-community-tickets-1998493269166

Thank you to Bishop Tracy Smith Malone of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church - INUMC and leaders from United Women in Faith of Indiana for meeting this morning with Prosperity Indiana's Executive Director Aspen Clemons and Senior Director of Policy and Strategy Andrew Bradley.

We appreciated the opportunity to talk about PI and UWF-Indiana's ongoing partnership on housing stability and affordability topics, as well as opportunities to collaborate with the Conference on community engagement and education about issues that affect the well-being of all Hoosiers.

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) have reintroduced the bipartisan Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act, which would create 250,000 new housing mobility vouchers to expand access to affordable housing for low-income families with young children.

"Prosperity Indiana applauds Senator Young and Senator Van Hollen for reintroducing the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act. If passed into law, this legislation would help to address Indiana’s housing affordability crisis. As of 2026, Indiana is tied for the lowest rate of housing supply in the Midwest that is affordable and available to the state’s lowest-income renters. 74% of those vulnerable households spend half or more of their incomes to afford housing, turning any small financial emergency into a risk of homelessness. Meanwhile, the median wage of all occupations in Indiana no longer pays enough to meet the housing wage needed to afford rent for a modest two-bedroom home. This legislation is an important step to providing housing and economic opportunity for all Hoosier and American families" said by PI Executive Director Aspen Clemons.

Safe, stable housing is the foundation for healthy families and strong communities. Read the full release to learn more about how this legislation supports housing mobility and opportunity.

Read the full press release here:

Van Hollen, Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Mobility Vouchers, Increase Families’ Access to Affordable Housing | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) reintroduced their bipartisan Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act,...

What Is Heirs’ Property?

Heirs’ property occurs when a home or land is passed down without a will or estate plan, often leaving multiple family members with shared ownership and a tangled title.

We have gathered several resources to help you navigate these terms and take action:

✅The Basics: What is Heirs’ Property?
👉https://housing4hoosiers.org/indiana-heirs-property-initiative/
✅Education Hub: Deep dives into probate, Indiana intestacy laws, and clouded titles.
👉https://housing4hoosiers.org/education-hub/
✅The Toolkit: Downloadable handouts, FAQs, and webinar recordings to share with your family.
👉https://housing4hoosiers.org/program-resources/

National Voter Registration Day is September 15! Whether you’re planning an event or simply helping the people you serve check their registration, Prosperity Indiana and have resources to help. Explore our nonpartisan Voter Engagement Guide and get your community :https://prosperityindiana.org/resources/Voter%20Engagement%20Guide%20-%20IN.pdf