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One Year of Just Communities: The Data-Driven Tools and People-Centered Strategies Guiding DHCD’s Work of Repair
Nearly one year ago, before a congregation of 200 gathered at Bethel AME Church in Cambridge, Governor Wes Moore signed the designations of 419 census tracts across Maryland as Just Communities. This historic moment was a critical component of the Governor’s work of repair – the State’s effort to drive equitable growth in historically disinvested communities and ensure that every town, city and neighborhood in Maryland has the opportunity to thrive.
Homeownership Program Eligibility Limits Updated
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has adjusted eligibility limits for programs that assist state residents, typically first-time buyers, with a home purchase.
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Celebrates June as National Homeownership Month
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is partnering with the Ohio Departments of Commerce and Insurance to let Ohioans know there are resources available to help prepare them for homeownership and, when they are ready, help them purchase a home.
June is National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the state’s leading financier of affordable housing developments and homebuyer down payment assistance, is reminding residents about the tools and resources available to achieve the dream of homeownership in Illinois.
North Dakota Continuum of Care Announces Annual Competition
The North Dakota Continuum of Care (ND CoC) has announced the opening of the annual CoC competition, providing an opportunity for organizations across the state to apply for federal funding to support housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
New Program Helps South Dakotans Purchase Manufactured Homes
To help remove another barrier to affordable homeownership, South Dakota Housing’s Board of Commissioners approved a new initiative to increase access to manufactured housing across the state.
SD Housing Expands Governor’s House Eligibility Through Updated Income Limits
More South Dakotans may now qualify to purchase a Governor's House following action by the South Dakota Housing Board of Commissioners. Effective June 15, 2026, household income eligibility for the Governor's House program increased to 100% of the State Median Income, currently $103,400.
Flood, Goodlander Introduce Legislation to Study and Temporarily Suspend BABA for HUD Affordable Housing Programs
House Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Representative Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) today introduced the Build Housing Affordably Act (BABA), which would require HUD to conduct a comprehensive study of the impacts of Build America, Buy America requirements on affordable housing development assisted with HUD programs and issue a report to Congress on the findings of the study. The bill suspends application of BABA to HUD programs until 60 days after HUD submits the report. Upon BABA’s reinstatement, the bill also sets a 90-day deadline for HUD to approve or deny BABA waiver requests submitted to the Department.
Housing New Mexico Board of Directors Approves Over $7 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Worth Over $56 Million in Equity, As Well As Over $16 Million in Loans for Multifamily Developments
The Housing New Mexico Board of Directors approved over $7 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for five housing developments and $16.3 million in loans to seven housing developments at its May meeting.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority Launches Public Survey to Shape Michigan’s Next Statewide Housing Plan
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) invites Michiganders to help shape the future of housing in Michigan by participating in a new public survey.
NCSHA Washington Report | June 12, 2026
It’s not news that America’s housing shortage, while largely national in scope, is highly local in scale, with huge variations in how much and what type of additional housing is needed where,...
PHFA Awards $93.4 Million in PHARE Funding to Support Nearly 450 Affordable Housing Initiatives Across Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced $93.4 million of investment across the Commonwealth under the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund.
