General News
Ohio Hosts Bond Gap Financing Forum – April 1
Ohio Hosts Bond Gap Financing Forum – April 1
Florida Governor Sings Bill to Ban Rent Control & Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Last week, Florida Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 102 (Live Local Act) aimed at increasing access to affordable housing across the state and for Floridians to live in communities where they work.
DC Mayor Bowser Proposes FY 2024 Fair Shot Budget
Last week, Mayor Muriel Bowser delivered the FY 2024 Fair Shot Budget to the DC City Council. The mayor’s proposed budget focuses on responsible budgeting, growing the tax base and prioritizing DC’s infrastructure.
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Puts San Francisco’s Affordable Housing Projects in Limbo
An article in The San Francisco Standard details the risk to affordable housing projects in San Francisco following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Iowa Sends LIHTC Tips
The Iowa Finance Authority’s (IFA) Housing Tax Credit team announces the development of a series of helpful application tips to make the application process as seamless as possible for partners.
New York Mayor Eric Adams Features Housing in his State of the City Speech
Mayor Eric Adams (D) made housing one of his main priorities at his 2023 State of the City speech along with jobs, care, and safety and quality of life.
New York Governor Hochul Announces Historic Land Use Proposals to Increase Housing Supply
During the State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York Housing Compact, a statewide strategy to increase housing supply and combat exclusionary zoning, with the goal of producing 800,000 new homes over the next decade.
New York Mayor Eric Adams Announces New Plans to Add Housing Supply
Mayor Eric Adams announced new proposals to address the housing crisis and set a “moonshot” goal of meeting the need for 500,000 new homes over the next decade.
Rising to the Challenge: Illinois’ Affordable Housing Progress Report
The Illinois Housing Council released its annual housing progress report, which found that Illinois has the eighth highest deficit of homes nationally and that deficit has grown nearly 64 percent in the last ten years.
David Reznick Foundation Announces New Initiatives
The David Reznick Foundation (DRF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation of affordable housing leaders, has awarded seven academic scholarships for the 2021/2022 academic year and eight for the 2022/2023 academic year so far.
Comments on CDFI Certification Application Due Dec. 5
The revised Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification Application is available for public comment through December 5.
Woda Cooper Companies Celebrates New Affordable Housing Community Allegany Junction in Cumberland
Woda Cooper Companies announced a new quality affordable housing was made possible by the opening of Allegany Junction at 119 Reynolds St. in Cumberland.