HUD announced the theme “Made in America” for its annual Innovative Housing Showcase to be hosted on National Mall in Washington, D.C. from September 22-24. HUD is currently accepting applications from exhibitors showcasing innovative housing technologies, building products, and construction methods.
Interested parties can apply here. HUD will announce finalized exhibitors and programming related to the Showcase in the coming months.
On July 17, HUD’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) issued a notice rescinding 13 guidance documents, with a September 25, 2025 effective date of withdrawal, deemed either: The documents are related to Fair Housing compliance, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Mrs. Murphy exemption, and admittance and eviction of tenants in federally assisted housing. In Context: […]
USDA proposed a rule to amend Section 515 regulations to allow Direct Multifamily Housing subsequent loans to be used for acquisition of properties. This would allow owners of multifamily housing initially financed by USDA to help finance acquisitions in preservation transactions. Comments are due by August 31.
USDA rescinded its July 8, 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2025 Rural Community Development Initiative.
Government funding will run out on September 30 absent Congressional action. Congress will likely pass a continuing resolution (CR) to maintain spending at current levels until after the election. What They’re Saying: Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, urged members of Congress to pass the clean CR well in advance of […]