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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Launch Streamlined System for Landlords
On November 1, Delaware’s five public housing authorities (PHAs) launched a new streamlined, electronic process for landlords who accept housing choice vouchers statewide. The Delaware Housing Access Association (DHAA), which includes the Delaware State Housing Authority, Wilmington Housing Authority, New Castle County, Dover Housing Authority, and Newark Housing Authority, has been working to standardize the […]
Colorado Housing Finance Authority Announces 2025 Round Two Housing Tax Credit Awards
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced that nine developments will be awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the new construction of 840 affordable rental units. This includes awards of Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) credit to five developments. The TOC credit is a new state Housing Tax Credit that supports […]
Housing New Mexico Announces Funding Availability to Preserve Multifamily Properties through Preservation Loan Fund
To preserve affordable housing in the state, Housing New Mexico has funding available through its New Mexico Preservation Loan Fund, which is a flexible funding source for multifamily properties at risk of exiting the affordable housing stock. Applicants may request up to $2 million to bring a property up to date through the following means: […]
North Carolina HFA Launches New Housing Data Visualization Tool
The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency released a new tool, NC Housing Snapshot, to make turning public data sources into actionable insights easier in North Carolina. The Housing Snapshot is an interactive, online tool showcasing data on the state of housing in North Carolina as a whole and in each of the state’s 100 counties. […]
State of Oklahoma 2026 Action Plan Update
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce published the State of Oklahoma 2026 Action Plan Update. The document includes action plans for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, and the National Housing Trust Fund program.
Minnesota Housing Distressed Building Program Updates – New FAQ Document & Training Video Released
An update to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is now available on the Community Stabilization: Distressed Multifamily Rental Building Program webpage, along with all application materials, resources, and recorded information sessions and slides. Continue to email your questions to [email protected]. Questions submitted by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, November 5 will be included in the final FAQ document, […]
Rhode Island Governor McKee Launches First Wave of Housing Bond Programs
Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard announced the launch of the first wave of programs supported by Rhode Island’s historic $120 million housing bond approved by voters. First Wave: $81 Million Applications are now open for the following housing bond programs: On Thursday, the McKee Administration will open its One-Stop Application process […]
Oregon Housing and Community Service Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Rulemaking
OHCS is hosting a public hearing for the administrative rules that are being amended within the Permanent Loan Guarantee Program to align with other Affordable Rental Housing Division programs. The hearing officer will be reviewing the drafted rules and provide an opportunity for public comment and feedback. Date: Nov. 20, 2025 Teams Meeting: Join the Teams meeting. Time: 11 a.m. Hearing […]