The National Vehicle Residency Coalition (“NVRC”) is a network of vehicle residents, social service providers, and legal experts joining together to support people living in their vehicles. Our goal is to honor and value the voices of vehicle residents, support their policy and service goals, and protect their legal rights. We believe that a key component of this work is to raise positive public awareness about people living in vehicles and vehicle residency.
The 2026 National Vehicle Residency Summit
Exciting News! We have announced the dates for our third biennial National Vehicle Residency Summit! Save the dates for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, 2026!
As before, this national* event creates spaces for information sharing between vehicle residents, advocates, service providers, policy makers and researchers. Like the 2022 and 2024 Summits, we will host multiple Zoom sessions over two days and about a variety of topics regarding vehicle residency.
* We call this a “national” event, but we have had attendees and presenters from around the world, as vehicle residency issues apply to all countries!
Our 2026 theme is “Conversations About Vehicle Residency,” encouraging a dialogue between presenters and folks who have lived expertise with the presentation topic.
Call for Presenters!
Do you have a Vehicle Residency topic you’d like to present? Or a discussion you’d like to lead? We encourage any of our vehicle residents, advocates, service providers, policy makers, and researchers to submit your topic! Typically sessions are about one (1) hour long, with time for a 30-45 minute presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A or discussion.
If you are interested in presenting at the 2026 NVRC Summit, please complete the presenter application form and we will reach out to coordinate.
If you would like to get involved in the 2026 Summit, please email us at NVRC@VehicleResidency.org
More details about how to attend the Summit, with links to the Zoom sessions, will be provided here as the date approaches! If you’d like to review our 2024 Summit, the 2024 YouTube playlist provides a great overview of the topics our vehicle residents and advocates have presented in the past!
Our Facebook Group displays the most timely updates!
Our latest news, posts, and discussions are on the NVRC Facebook Group. This is an open, public group which you can view with or without having a personal Facebook account. If you have an account, join our group to keep updated or to participate!
Note: Our Facebook Page, displayed here, is not always where the latest action is–but it will direct you to the Group!
To learn more about the difference between Facebook Pages and Groups, click here.
Mission
The National Vehicle Residency Coalition mobilizes communities nationwide to educate and advocate for the rights of vehicle residents, and to ensure representation in policy, planning, and public discourse.
Vision
The NVRC envisions a society where vehicle residents are free from discrimination based on their housing. Our vision includes equitable access to healthcare, civic infrastructure, and public services for vehicle residents. Our vision encompasses a cultural shift towards inclusivity and diversity, recognizing the unique contributions of vehicle residents and supporting them as equal members of society, and values every individual’s right to choose their form of residence, including their right to claim vehicle residency as housing. We envision a society dedicated to maintaining, preserving, and nurturing communities. We promote environmental stewardship as a core tenet of vehicle residency.
1. Community Integration Vision: “We envision a future where vehicle residents are integral and respected members of the community, contributing to local economies and social fabric, with their lifestyle acknowledged as a valid and dignified form of residence.”
2. Equal Access Vision: “Our vision is a society where vehicle residents have equitable access to healthcare, civic infrastructure, and public services, regardless of their physical location, fostering a community that thrives on inclusivity and diversity.”
3. Rights and Representation Vision: “We see a world where the rights of vehicle residents are protected and advocated for, ensuring fair representation and participation in the systems and services that shape our society.”
4. Cultural Shift Vision: “Our vision is to lead a cultural shift that recognizes vehicle residency as an innovative housing option, promoting understanding and appreciation of the diversity within the vehicle resident community.”
5. Environmental Stewardship Vision: “We aim to establish a culture of vehicle residency that is synonymous with environmental stewardship, advocating for Leave No Trace principles and demonstrating the potential for a lower carbon footprint lifestyle.”
6. Social Contract Vision: “We envision a balanced social contract where society recognizes and supports the unique contributions of vehicle residents, ensuring that they receive equitable benefits, rights, and opportunities as members of society.”
7. Inclusivity and Diversity Vision: “Our vision champions radical inclusivity, ensuring that the diverse needs and experiences of the vehicle resident community are represented and addressed, creating a society that values every individual’s right to a form of residence.”
Values
1. Inclusivity: Embracing a diverse community of vehicle residents, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, is included and respected.
2. Equity: Advocating for equitable rights and access to services for vehicle residents, challenging and changing societal norms that discriminate based on housing status.
3. Dignity: Upholding the dignity of every individual who lives in a vehicle.
4. Empowerment: Empowering vehicle residents by providing them with the information, resources, and support they need.
5. Awareness and Education: Raising awareness about the realities of vehicle residency, dispelling misconceptions, and educating the public and policymakers about the needs and contributions of vehicle residents.
6. Advocacy: Advocating for the rights of vehicle residents, including rights, civil liberties, and access to public spaces and services.
7. Community Engagement: Fostering a sense of community among vehicle residents and promoting their integration and contribution to the broader community.
8. Environmental Responsibility: Promoting sustainable living practices among vehicle residents, including environmental stewardship and a commitment to Leave No Trace principles.
9. Health and Well-being: Prioritizing the health needs of vehicle residents, ensuring access to healthcare, and supporting the community’s well-being.
10. Adaptability: Recognizing the adaptive potential of vehicle residency to economic and climate pressures and advocating for support of flexible housing solutions.
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