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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Passes the Senate
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the Senate last Thursday (89-10) with Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) as the only Democrat to vote against the legislation. What They’re Saying: Senator Schatz said during his floor speech about Build-to-Rent provisions, “We have decided, for no particular reason other than what I think is a drafting […]
President Trump Signs Housing Executive Orders
Last week, President Trump signed two housing-related Executive Orders (EO) Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction and Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit. Yes, but: While both EOs are primarily focused on single-family homeownership, they signal a policy shift toward supply-side deregulation and expanded credit availability. Key Items from the Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable […]
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, […]
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 […]
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:
Biden-Era Affordable Housing Energy Standards Voided by Judge
US District Judge Jeremy Kernodle for the Eastern District of Texas ruled last week to stop HUD and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from implementing the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the 2019 ASHRAE 90.1 standard on certain single-family and multifamily housing programs. The court held that under the Cranston-Gonzalez Act the agencies […]
National Shortage of 7.2 Million Affordable Homes for ELI Renters
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released its annual report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, finding that extremely low-income renters (30% AMI and below) face a shortage of 7.2 million affordable and available rental homes throughout the US. By the numbers:
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 […]
Tribal Tax Investment and Reform Act of 2026
Recently introduced by Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), the Tribal Tax Investment and Reform Act of 2026 (H.R. 7705) amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat tribal governments as states for specified tax purposes. The Details: What They’re Saying: Analysts say the bill’s bond provisions may face fewer political hurdles than […]
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 […]