General News
Virginia Housing Appoints Dr. Tamarah Holmes as Board Member
Virginia Housing announced the appointment of Dr. Tamarah Holmes, Director of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), as a new board member for the Virginia Housing Board of Commissioners. Dr. Tamarah Holmes is a senior public-sector leader serving as Director of DHCD, where she oversees the Commonwealth’s housing, community development, and economic […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Announces Reappointment of Stephen Spears to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Board
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the reappointment of Stephen Spears of Plymouth to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (Minnesota Housing) Board of Directors, effective March 4, 2026. Spears’ term expires January 7, 2030. Spears leads Bremer’s Community Banking Team, overseeing secondary marketing and affordable lending functions. He supports the bank’s commitment to expand service to Black, Indigenous, and communities and businesses […]
North Dakota Opens 2026 Annual Action Plan Comment Period
The North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency announced the opening of the 30-day comment period for the State’s 2026 Annual Action Plan. The Action Plan provides a summary of the actions, activities and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used during the year to address priority needs […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Awards $1.95 Million in Community Resilience and Capacity Building Grants
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) awarded $1.95 million in capacity building grants from the ORCA CB program to 13 community partners working to expand and preserve affordable rental housing across the state. These grants are designed to help organizations be more efficient, deepen regional collaboration, and pilot innovative outcomes-based solutions that aim to build […]
Oregon 2026 Fair Housing Training Opportunities
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Fair Housing Council are partnering to offer a series of fair housing trainings throughout 2026. These are free webinars for anyone interested in learning more about fair housing issues statewide and how to prevent illegal housing discrimination in Oregon. Learn more about each webinar and register to reserve your spot in these upcoming […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Advances Funding for 300 Affordable Rental Homes
The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for four properties located in Astoria, Redmond, and Portland, totaling 329 affordable units. The projects were selected through the Oregon Centralized Application process – a first-of-its-kind approach that streamlines funding to help preserve and create more affordable housing faster and more efficiently. More details about each project can be found in the Housing Stability Council […]
Kentucky Housing Corporation Plans Website Maintenance
Kentucky Housing Corporation’s website host will be performing maintenance from 6 p.m. ET Friday, March 20, through 9 p.m. ET Sunday, March 22, 2026. KHC’s website will be unavailable at that time, as will the WAPPS portals, but the following will be available:
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Opens Public Comment and Hosts Input Session for 2027-2028 QAP
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority opened the public comment period for the 2027-2028 QAP. Email [email protected] to share your views and comments on the QAP and your experience with the LIHTC Program. Additionally, CHFA is hosting a scheduled input session to be held both virtually and in person. Details: April 1, 2026 ~ 1:00pm – 2:00pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89737894816?pwd=97vc9iKzazilz3yk6fU0HYaDKEC64E.1 Meeting ID: 897 3789 4816 […]
New York Housing Conference Releases Case Study on Housing Connect Lease-Up Delays
The New York Housing Conference released a new case study examining delays in leasing newly constructed affordable housing through NYC’s Housing Connect lottery system and outlining practical reforms to accelerate move-ins for low-income and homeless New Yorkers. The analysis found it took 27 months to lease 180 newly constructed affordable apartments in the Bronx, including 18 months after the lottery closed, […]
FHLB of Atlanta AHP Round Opens April 7
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announced that $50 million in funding will be available for the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund. Applications will be available beginning April 7, 2026 and up to $1.25 million is available per project. The round will close on May 7, 2026 at 11:50 p.m. The Bank will […]
Comments on Virginia Housing’s Minimum Design & Construction Requirements Due April 3
Virginia Housing will begin a review of the current Minimum Design and Construction Requirements (MDCR) shortly. Modifications to the MDCR will affect: The MDCR Committee would like your feedback on the current requirements. For those interested, please forward your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. Comments must be received by April 3, 2026, to be considered […]
Hearing on Maryland’s 2026 QAP – March 25
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is releasing the second draft of the Qualified Allocation Plan (the “QAP”) and Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide (the “Guide”) for public comment. The second draft of the QAP and Guide incorporates changes based on comments received from interested parties in response to the draft issued on […]