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New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency Upcoming Fall Nine Percent Tax Credit Round Reminders
Applications for the Fall Nine Percent Tax Credit Round are due by 12 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2025
New Report by MetroSight Shows Regulation Increases Rent Costs
A new follow-up study conducted by economists from MetroSight—sponsored by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA)—shows that some housing regulations increase the cost of rent, particularly for lower-income renters and those renting from small multifamily properties.
FHL Bank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million Available through Multifamily Housing Bridge Fund
With up to $500,000 available per project to close funding gaps and help bring affordable housing projects to life, the program is designed to help support commercial and mixed-use projects for households with 80% or less of Area Median income. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis with applications becoming available […]
HUD Publishes FY 2026 FMRs
HUD published the FY 2026 Fair Market Rents (FMRs), as well as the methodology.
Trump Administration Policies on Civil Rights, Fair Housing Protections
The Trump administration is rolling back civil rights protections, defunding fair housing enforcement, and reshaping how cities address discrimination, safety, and access to affordable housing.
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency NSPIRE Training Oct. 7
NSPIRE training on Oct. 7, 2025 at the Quality Inn in Bismarck, ND.
Kentucky Housing Corporation Reminder: Multifamily Nine Percent LIHTC Application Due Date
Applications for the 2026 competitive nine percent LIHTC funding round are due by 12 noon ET Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Funds 599 Affordable Homes
Fifteen housing developments will add or preserve a collective 599 affordable homes to the state’s housing stock, thanks to funds awarded through the state’s competitive nine percent LIHTC application process.
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency State of North Dakota 2024 Annual Report to HUD
The North Dakota Department of Commerce (ND DoC) Division of Community Services and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) announced that the state’s Annual Report to HUD for the 2024 Action Plan will be available for public review and comment during the period of Sept. 2 to 18, 2025.
Utah Housing Coalition Funding Opportunity: Utah Deeply Affordable Housing Fund Round IV
The Utah Homeless Services Board is offering up to $4.99 million through Round IV of the Deeply Affordable Housing Fund to create homeless-dedicated units for individuals earning at or below 30% area median income.
Frank Cassidy Nominated as FHA Commissioner
Earlier this month, President Trump nominated Acting Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Frank Cassidy to officially serve in this role.
2026 Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Rate Published
HUD Offices of Multifamily Housing Programs, Public and Indian Housing, and Community Planning and Development, published the 2026 Annual Inflationary Adjustments and Passbook Rate effective Jan. 1, 2026.