News

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at 10 a.m. EST for the nominations of: Information on their backgrounds can be found in the May 13 edition.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Washington Examiner that President Trump may declare a national housing emergency this fall to address rising prices and dwindling supply. Why It Matters: Emergency declarations unlock additional executive powers through the National Emergencies Act. A primer on those powers is available through the Brennan Center.

A recent report from the Affordable Rental Housing Advisory Committee of Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) provides clarity on the middle-income rental housing segment by: Recommendations and Next Steps Include:

The 2026 draft Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) is now available. The QAP governs how LIHTCs are awarded across the state and is reviewed and revised on an annual basis.   KHRC invites thoughtful feedback throughout the public comment period from all stakeholders. All comments will be accepted until September 5 at 5:00 p.m.   Please […]

Minnesota Housing announced the availability of up to $50 million in one-time state appropriations for the preservation or recapitalization of distressed buildings. Of this amount, up to $15 million is for the preservation or recapitalization of housing that includes supportive housing. The $50 million will be distributed as grants or loans through a competitive request for […]

The second draft of the 2026–2027 nine percent LIHTC QAP can be found on the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA’s) website.  OHFA will accept comments on this draft through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.   Feedback and comments may be submitted in writing to [email protected]. 

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds a significant investment that will help more households with low incomes pay their utility bills. In June, legislators passed House Bill 3792, doubling funding for the Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP) from $20 million to $40 million. Governor Tina Kotek signed the bill, along with other energy affordability bills, […]

HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase returns to the National Mall from Sept. 6–10, 2025. 

Last week, Senators Booker (D-NJ), Schumer (D-NY), and Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to FHFA Director Bill Pulte laying out eight specific policy recommendations to promote housing affordability:

On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published All-Agency Memorandum No. 251 updating the multiple Davis-Bacon wage determination threshold from $2.5 million to $3.3 million or 20% of the total project cost. Why This Matters: The higher threshold amount will allow more projects to use a single wage determination, thereby streamlining processes […]

Applications for the Fall Nine Percent Tax Credit Round are due by 12 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2025 

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is proud to sponsor a Conquering LIHTC Compliance (with Optional A.C.E Exam) training. U.S. Housing Consultants’ Housing Compliance Trainer Randy McCall will delve deep into the LIHTC laws and regulations, while also providing real-world examples with practical application.