General News

Governor Spanberger signed the “Lowering the Cost of Housing by Increasing Supply” order on her first day in office, January 17, enacting provisions aimed at eliminating barriers to new residential construction. The order establishes the Commission on Unlocking Housing Production, which will include representatives from state and local governments and the private sector who will recommend changes to state laws, regulations, and practices that hinder housing growth. The order also requires state agencies with oversight of housing and land use to review their […]

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced a historic Fiscal Year 2025, investing a record $2.61 billion in housing statewide and supporting nearly 45,000 low- and moderate-income Michiganders. While helping the greatest number of homebuyers in the agency’s 59-year history, it also celebrated one of the most productive years for creating and preserving multifamily housing.  In […]

The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) announced they have signed financing agreements for nine developments that will contribute to the creation or preservation of 478 housing units. These developments will include 336 affordable units for low- and moderate-income renters, of which 57 will be designated as permanent supportive housing. Developments are located in […]

The North Dakota Continuum of Care (ND CoC) will conduct a Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of the people in the state who are experiencing homelessness on Jan. 28, 2026.  To learn more about the PIT Count or to offer assistance, contact your region’s area lead.  NDHFA acts as the Collaborative Applicant for the state’s CoC whose geographic area encompasses all […]

National Housing Trust (NHT) released new “Infobriefs” related to Preservation, as part of their Housing Credit toolkit, to explain how allocating agencies are integrating policies into their QAPs that create and preserve housing options that are stable, resilient, and foster agency.   Preservation and Housing Quality HFAs define and encourage the preservation of existing Housing Credit properties. Policies […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced the opening of the 9% LIHTC Funding Request Form and updates to the Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA) manual (Version 2.2). Affordable rental housing projects seeking to request 9% LIHTC resources to develop or preserve housing will have the opportunity to submit their projects for consideration.  As outlined in the State of Oregon 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), projects seeking […]

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas announced the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of three current members to its 14-member Affordable Housing Advisory Council.  New Appointments:  Justin Brooks, representing Mississippi, serves as executive director and president of the South Mississippi Housing Authority in Gulfport, Mississippi, the state’s largest housing authority servicing 10,000 households in 14 counties. Mr. Brooks, with […]

Minnesota Housing released the Preservation Framework for the Targeted Stabilization of Regulated Affordable Rental Housing for public comment. The Preservation Framework was developed pursuant to 2025 legislative authorization and informed by engagement with housing stakeholders across Minnesota.  The Preservation Framework examines existing preservation tools and strategies, as well as opportunities to strengthen programs, policies, and processes to better […]

MassHousing announced that the Agency is preparing to launch a new accessory dwelling unit lending program. Working with its statewide network of lenders, MassHousing is now positioned to open the ADU loan program to consumers later this spring.  Last month, Gov. Maura Healey launched a new campaign to accelerate ADU construction across Massachusetts. The Governor announced a new ADU design challenge […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will invest $23.2 million to stabilize affordable housing properties facing urgent financial challenges, helping preserve 1,362 homes at rents people can afford. The Housing Stability Council (HSC) voted Friday, Jan. 9 to approve the funding for 15 properties located in Multnomah County.  The legislature allocated $50 million in new lottery bonds to OHCS for preservation and stabilization. […]

All 2026 HDGF Proposal Application materials, including the 2026 HDGF Affordable Housing Funding Application, have been posted on OHFA’s website.   Entities with Experience and Capacity approval must submit their proposal application to OHFA’s File Transfer Site by 5:00 p.m. on February 5, 2026.   If you have any questions regarding the HDGF Guidelines or process, please email [email protected]. 

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced $35 million in funding is available through its new HOME-ARP program to create and preserve rental housing for at-risk or homeless Pennsylvanians.  This HOME-ARP program offers 0% interest, deferred-payment loans that can be used to support the development, rehabilitation and preservation of rental housing for applicable qualifying populations and low-income households.  […]