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Minnesota Notice of Public Comment Period for 2025 CAPER and PER; Ends Dec. 5
Minnesota is developing its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Performance Evaluation Report (PER) for 2025. The CAPER measures the state’s progress in meeting assistance goals and priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan over the past year. It includes a summary and analysis of progress made on overcoming impediments to fair housing. Note: […]
Georgia DCA Announces Availability of $10 Million in 2026 CHIP Grants
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) opened applications for the 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant cycle. This grant cycle offers up $10 million in CHIP grants to local governments, nonprofits, and public government authorities that qualify. Applications and relevant attachments are due by Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The 2026 CHIP […]
California Memorandum and Response to Comments for Draft 2026 CTCAC/HCD Opportunity and Neighborhood Change Maps
See the memorandum and response to comments for the draft 2026 CTCAC/HCD Opportunity Area Map and Neighborhood Change Map published to the CTCAC website here.
New Jersey’s First State Tax Credit Subsidy Program Auction Closes TODAY
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA)’s first State Tax Credit Subsidy (STCS) Program Auction will close on November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) is auctioning up to $500 million in New Jersey State tax credits. Each year, at most, $100 million in State […]
Kansas Housing Awards Four 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Proposals in Round Two
In August, Kansas Housing received 15 applications for the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), equating to more than $21 million in LIHTCs and Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credits (KAHTC) for the second of two application rounds. Of the four applications awarded, the approved LIHTCs/KAHTCs and PABs will build 406 new units and preserve 119 units. The Kansas […]
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to Hold Second Public Meeting, Request Public Comment on Housing Production Targets
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is preparing statewide housing production targets in accordance with Governor Moore’s Housing Starts Here Executive Order. The Department will hold a second virtual public meeting on Wednesday, November 19 at 12:00 PM to gather public input and feedback on the development of the housing production targets. Google Meet […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Invests in 261 New and Existing Affordable Homes
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is funding the development and preservation of 261 affordable rental homes across Oregon. The state’s housing finance agency is reinforcing its commitment to addressing housing affordability through strategic investment and community partnership. The affordable housing projects, approved by the Oregon Housing Stability Council (HSC) this month, span both urban centers and […]
New Hampshire 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan Listening Sessions
The New Hampshire Housing and Community Development Planning Council is beginning the process of developing the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan which includes the 2026 Action Plan for the State of New Hampshire. The Consolidated Plan and Action Plan will establish the priorities for use of HOME Investment Partnerships Program, National Housing Trust Fund, Community Development Block Grant, and […]
New Hampshire Housing 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan Public Forum Reminder & Agenda
NH Housing will host a public forum on November 20, 2025 to solicit feedback on the draft changes to the Qualified Allocation Plan (link to draft QAP). All written feedback on the draft is due by Thursday, November 27. The forum will be held at NH Housing, 32 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH. This forum is the fifth in a series […]
California Housing Supply and Land Use Legislative Round-Up 2025
The Terner Center for Housing Innovation published their 2025 California Housing Supply and Land Use Legislative Round-Up. The article provides an overview of key California bills focused on land use reforms and high-impact housing supply passed by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Many of the bills focused on refinements and […]
Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $6.5 Million to Support Development of Rental Homes and Critical Services for Iowans at Risk of or Experiencing Homelessness
The IFA Board of Directors approved more than $6.5 million in grants to support the development of a total of 34 rental homes and supportive services for individuals experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Davenport, Dubuque, Grinnell and Ottumwa. The funding is made available through the Federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and National Housing […]
Iowa Finance Authority Awards More than $5.7 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives
The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year. The funding is made available through the State-funded Shelter Assistance Fund (SAF) and the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs. […]