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Texas General Land Office Cleared of Allegations of Discrimination in CDBG Awards by HUD
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) closed its civil rights investigation into the alleged improper distribution of $1 billion in Hurricane Harvey relief funds through the CDBG-Mitigation program by the Texas General Land Office (GLO). HUD began its investigation in 2021 after the Houston Chronicle and local non-profits found that the funds had been disproportionately distributed to inland counties that suffered less damage from Hurricane Harvey and were at a lesser risk from future storms than Houston and Harris County. This investigation raised concerns that the distribution of funds was in violation of Title VI, the Fair Housing Act, and the Housing and Community Development Act. In 2022, HUD found that the funds had been unfairly allocated, and in January 2025 reaffirmed that conclusion, adding that […]
HUD Announces ROSS RRP Funding Availability
HUD announced Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Rapid Response Program (RRP) funding available to eligible applicants in awards ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 based on resident populations. These awards are a one-time funding opportunity designed to allow awardees to respond quickly to unexpected disasters and urgent social needs in HUD-assisted communities. Register Here to attend […]
HUD Publishes List of Regulatory Waivers For Second Quarter of 2025
The Federal Register published a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD from April 1 to June 30, 2025 for:
House Financial Services Housing Hearings Next Week
The House Committee on Financial Services will host two housing related hearings next Tuesday, February 10: Go Deeper: In mid-January, Rep. Lawler (R-NY) introduced the Improving Public Housing Agency Accountability Act, which requires annual reports on key details of public housing, including compliance with the law, the physical and financial state of the housing, and […]
Census Publishes 2025 Population & Housing Unit Estimates
The US Census Bureau published the Population and Housing Unit Estimates Tables late last week. The data release was delayed by one month due to the government shutdown in the fall. The population figures determine the amount of 9% LIHTCs and Private Activity Bonds allocated to each state. NH&RA is working to update it’s QAP […]
Floor Vote Expected Next Week for Housing for the 21st Century Act
House leadership is targeting next week for a vote on Housing for the 21st Century Act. In Context: The House Committee on Financial Services passed the bill almost unanimously (50-1) last year. See NH&RA’s write up on the bill and the hearing in our December 24 edition. Dive Deeper: The bill could be considered under […]
FY26 HUD Appropriations Funded by Congress
The Senate and House passed five FY 2026 appropriations bills, including HUD funding, and approved a separate two-week continuing resolution (CR) to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security. By the Numbers: The HUD budget totals $77.3 billion — a $7.3 billion increase over the previous fiscal year. You can read a more in-depth summary […]
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Virtual HOME Roundtable: February 18
The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion on February 18 at 2 p.m. The first portion of the meeting will be spent going over the latest HOME application. The remainder of the meeting will be spent as an open Q&A session. Attendees are welcome to submit questions and topics when registering. To obtain meeting credentials, register here. OHFA will hold […]
New Hampshire Housing: New Multifamily Housing Fee Schedule and Opioid Use Disorder Supportive Housing Capital Program Funding Opportunity
New Hampshire Housing is now accepting applications for its Opioid Use Disorder Supportive Housing Capital Program (OUDSHCP) to develop affordable housing for individuals and households with Opioid Use Disorder and other co-occurring disorders. The housing will incorporate supportive services that provide for the needs of the residents, improve housing stability, and help the residents live a more […]
Oregon Launched Construction Loan Guarantee Program to Reduce Barriers for Affordable Housing Development
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH) launched the Construction Loan Guarantee (CLG) Program. The program decreases risk to lenders, making it easier for developers to access construction loans to build affordable homes for people with low to moderate incomes. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature allocated $20 million to OHCS to establish the program. Following a request for proposals (RFP) process, OHCS awarded the funding to NOAH to […]
Minnesota Housing Draft Preservation Framework Public Comment Period Extended Until February 6
Minnesota Housing released the Draft Preservation Framework for the Targeted Stabilization of Regulated Affordable Rental Housing (Preservation Framework) for public comment on January 20, 2026. The agency recently identified and resolved a technical issue that may have prevented some public comments from being successfully submitted by email. Individuals who attempted to submit comments and received an automated error message are asked to please resubmit […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency: NSPIRE Specialist Seminar and Certification Exam
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is sponsoring a NSPIRE Specialist Seminar with an optional NSPIRE-ACE Certification exam. This is a one day in-person training conducted by US Housing Consultants in Columbus (Westerville), Ohio on March 19, 2026. In this 6-hour course, US Housing Consultants will explain standards and deficiencies, show detailed examples, and describe the step-by-step requirements for each component required […]