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Iowa

Iowa Economic Development Authority Announces New Unified Website

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced the launch of a new, unified website that combines its programs and resources in one convenient location. 

Presidential Seal

Updates on Trump’s Cabinet Confirmations 

The U.S. Senate has been busy conducting committee hearings and voting on Trump’s Cabinet nominees. 

IRS

Leadership Shift: Billy Long (Trump Nominee) to Replace IRS Commissioner 

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel resigned from his position on January 20, despite his term not expiring until 2027.

HUD

Trump Administration Delays Effective Date of New HOME Final Rule

HUD delayed the effective date of the HOME Final Rule from February 5 to April 20.

Oregon

Oregon Housing and Community Services Announces First recovery grant from the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program 

A Jackson County wildfire survivor is in a new home after becoming the first homeowner to receive funding from the ReOregon Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP).

Kansas

Kansas City Housing Announces 2025 Conference 

Mark your calendars! The 20th annual Kansas Housing Conference returns to the Overland Park Convention Center this October.

Iowa

Iowa Finance Authority Calls for Nominations for 2025 HousingIowa Awards 

The Iowa Finance Authority announced a call for nominations for the 18th annual HousingIowa Awards.

Colorado

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Appoints Thomas Bryan Executive Director and CEO 

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Bryan as executive director and CEO, effective March 1, 2025.

Federal Housing Finance Agency

Nominations Update 

President Trump nominated Bill Pulte as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Pulte, a private equity executive, is the grandson of William J. Pulte, founder of the PulteGroup, which is one of the largest homebuilders in America. The Senate Finance and Banking Committee will schedule his confirmation hearing in the coming […]

General News

Federal Aid Freeze Does Not Impact Rental Assistance 

Earlier this week Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Matthew Vaeth issued memorandum M-25-13, temporarily pausing all federal grants, loans and other financial assistance on January 28 at 5 p.m. ET.  

Kentucky

Kentucky Housing Corporation Posts Notice of Public Hearing 

Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that public hearings will be held on-site at Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, to discuss and review comments on the Public Housing Agency (PHA) annual plan and five-year plan for administering the KHC Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. 

Iowa

Iowa Finance Authority Posts 2025 Housing Tax Credit Application Reminders 

Iowa Finance Authority Posts 2025 Housing Tax Credit Application Reminders. 

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