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ROAD to Housing Act Dropped from NDAA
The final text for the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) does not include the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025. Politico reported last week that the Trump administration supported its inclusion, but Chairman of House Financial Services, French Hill (R-AR), wanted more time for his committee to review housing proposals […]
HUD Withdraws CoC NOFO
HUD withdrew the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) a week after being sued by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), and nine other local governments and nonprofits. In Context: We covered the lawsuit and previous developments in last week’s edition. HUD states in […]
Reducing Government Roadblocks to Housing Supply Hearing; Mark Up Next Week
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Building Capacity: Reducing Government Roadblocks to Housing Supply last Wednesday. The hearing highlighted over 40 housing bills, many of which are supported by NH&RA. Committee members and witnesses explored policies, factors, and solutions to the nation’s housing supply shortage including: Chair of the Housing and Insurance […]
Colorado 2026 Federal 9 Percent, State, and TOC Housing Tax Credit Letters of Intent Released
The 2026 Round One Letter of Intent (LOI) report is now available on CHFA’s website. The report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who intend to apply for federal 9 percent with state Housing Tax Credits, and if applicable, Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) credit in Round One. For more information about the Housing Tax Credit program, please contact Kathryn […]
Kentucky Housing Corporation Revised Section 3 Reporting Forms
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) revised their reporting forms for Section 3 compliance to better align with federal regulation updates (24 CFR, Part 75). Recipients of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in a combined amount of $200,000 or more per project must comply with Section 3, which requires that direct employment, training, and contracting opportunities be […]
Delaware Housing Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program Now Open
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced the Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program is now open and accepting applications for the 2026 funding round. The DDD Rebate program is designed to spur private capital investment, stimulate job growth, improve the commercial vitality of our cities, and help build stable communities in our downtowns. Currently, there are 12 designated districts: […]
California TCAC Releases Final Proposed Regulation Changes, Statement of Reasons, and Response to Comments for LIHTC Programs
This memo includes the final proposed regulation changes, the initial statement of reasons, a brief summary of the comments received, staff’s responses to comments, including explanations to any proposed revisions to the initially proposed changes, and the final proposed changes for LIHTC programs. CTCAC staff also received comments on regulation changes outside the scope of this regular rulemaking and will consider those […]
Virginia’s First Comprehensive Zoning Map is Now Available
HousingForward Virginia announced the completion of the Virginia Zoning Atlas, an interactive map resource that shows the zoning code in nearly every locality in the state. Virginia Housing supported the creation of the Zoning Atlas as part of their efforts to expand housing supply and address housing affordability challenges in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Zoning Atlas provides a visualization of zoning codes from 321 jurisdictions, […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Software Upgrade – Temporary System Blackout
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is upgrading its inspections software to align with the NSPIRE Inspection Standards to enhance their ability to monitor compliance and streamline inspections across all monitored properties. To implement this upgrade, a temporary system blackout will occur from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026.
HUD Delivers Disaster Aid for Five States Impacted by Natural Disasters
HUD Secretary Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance for five states and two tribal lands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected natural disasters in 2025 as follows:
FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
FHFA announced the 2026 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will be $88 billion for each Enterprise, for a combined total of $176 billion to support the multifamily market. In Context: This is a substantial increase from the $73 billion cap per Enterprise in 2025. FHFA will still require […]
Building Capacity: Reducing Government Roadblocks to Housing Supply Hearing TODAY
The House Financial Services Committee will hold a Building Capacity: Reducing Government Roadblocks to Housing Supply hearing at 10 a.m. ET today. This hearing highlights over 40 housing bills and brings together committee members and expert witnesses to explore the policies and factors driving the nation’s housing supply shortage. NH&RA supports many of the bills […]