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North Dakota FY 2026 Community Needs Public Hearing Notice
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services (NDDCS) and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., CT, to gather input on and to prioritize North Dakota’s needs for affordable and special needs housing, services for individuals who are homeless, and public […]
New Hampshire 2027-2028 QAP Public Hearing: January 20, 2026
NH Housing is hosting a 2027-2028 QAP public hearing on January 20, 2026. The hearing will be held at NH Housing, 32 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH (enter at the Main Entrance). A virtual attendance option will also be offered. In light of the substantial and valuable public feedback received—particularly from the November 20, 2025, forum—NH […]
Opportunity to Participate On Partner List for Michigan CDBG Program
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)’s Neighborhood Development Division is creating an interested Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) list for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This list will be used by MSHDA to identify agencies interested in submitting a 2026 Letter of Intent (LOI) in partnership with a local unit of government to […]
South Dakota Housing Awards More Than $60 Million for Affordable Housing
South Dakota Housing’s Board of Commissioners recently awarded $59.4 million to support the construction and rehabilitation of multifamily and single-family rental housing across the state. An additional $742,500 was awarded to nine programs that provide affordable housing assistance. The developments received $42 million in bond financing, $3.25 million in Housing Infrastructure Financing, $4.19 million in […]
New Jersey DCR Updates FAQs for Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule and 2026 Inquiry Form
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has updated its FAQs and its Tenant/Applicant Inquiry Form for its Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule (MDRR) to address the April 2025 amendments to the rule. The amended rule covers owners of 25 or more dwelling units across locations in New Jersey, requires owners to provide DCR’s Inquiry […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Prepares 2026 9% LIHTC Funding Request Forms
The 9% LIHTC Request Form will be available starting January 12, 2026. As outlined in the State of Oregon 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), projects seeking 9% LIHTC resources must complete a 9% LIHTC Request Form indicating their interest and including key details about their projects that will used in a competitive selection process. OHCS […]
House Financial Services Committee Markup on Housing Legislation
Yesterday, the House Committee on Financial Services began a two-day markup of 21 bills related to housing affordability and banking reforms. NH&RA supports the following bills noticed in the markup: What They’re Saying: Chairman French Hill (R-AR) said in his opening statement of the markup: “Our Committee has spent countless hours crafting a bill to […]
HUD’s Worst Case Housing Needs Report Released
The Office of Policy, Development and Research (PDR) at HUD released its biennial Worst Case Housing Needs report to Congress, shedding light on the critical problems facing low-income renting families.
HUD Announces FY 2026 AAFs
HUD issued a notice announcing the FY 2026 Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs) for monthly rental payment adjustments for units covered by Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts. The updated AAFs are effective December 9, 2025.
Connecticut Housing Finance Agency: 2026 Multifamily Design and Construction Standards and Guidelines Available
Connecticut Housing Finance Agency has made available their 2026 Standards and Guidelines. Please note that there are several new changes including: Standards and guidelines are effective January 1, 2026. Additional flexibility has been incorporated throughout including Dwelling Unit design and energy efficiency, to allow for various options given the current high-cost economic environment. Please reach […]
New Hampshire FY 2026 OUD Supportive Housing Capital Program NOFO Contact Update
Please be advised that the point of contact for the Opioid Use Disorder Supportive Housing Capital Program and the upcoming FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been revised due to recent staffing changes. Going forward, please direct all inquiries to Emily Boisvert: Emily Boisvert Senior Multifamily Lending Officer 603-310-9364 [email protected] The FY […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency 2026 Experience and Capacity Submission Window is Open!
Entities seeking approval to submit a proposal application in the 2026 9% LIHTC and/or Housing Development Gap Financing (HDGF) programs must submit the 2026 Experience and Capacity workbook and related materials to OHFA’s File Transfer Site no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026. The Standards and Workbook are provided below and are also […]