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Louisiana Housing Corporation 2025 Amended Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Public Hearing Notice
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) Development Team will hold a public hearing to amend the 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. at LHC Headquarters located at 2415 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. A virtual option will be available for those who are unable to attend in person. Join Virtually Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82559977692?pwd=AWDVeKlSePbdnJ7v3Uxc70pUNIjhDy.1 Meeting ID: 825 5997 7692 […]
Minnesota Housing Hosting Webinar to Discuss the HUD CoC NOFO Release
Minnesota Housing will host a webinar to discuss the impacts of the recent FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) NOFO release. The CoC NOFO proposes a shift in funding and priorities away from permanent supportive housing, which is the combination of deeply affordable and permanent housing with wraparound supportive services which ends homelessness and leads to housing stability. Minnesota Housing is […]
Prefab the Gap: Off-Site Construction for Affordable Housing on Urban Infill Sites
Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) released a new report examining the experiences of six community based organizations (CBOs) that have used off-site construction to create new affordable housing. Findings include:
Build, Baby, Build: A Plan To Lower Housing Costs for All
U.S. Census Bureau, Center for American Progress Center for American Progress (CAP) released a new plan to boost federal efforts to build more homes and lower housing costs. Per the chart, housing construction plunged after the Great Recession and remains below historical levels. After years of underbuilding, CAP says sustained, above-average production is needed to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]