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State of Maryland Announces $73.3 Million in Awards for Statewide Community Revitalization and Economic Development
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the finalization of $73.3 million in Fiscal Year 2027 awards to support the Department’s six State Revitalization Programs.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Expands Student Loan Payoff Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers, Celebrates National Homeownership Month
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Secretary Jake Day today announced that the Department has expanded the state’s landmark Maryland SmartBuy initiative, the Maryland Mortgage Program’s loan product for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home and pay off student debt.
New VHFA Awards Will Build 241 Affordable Apartments
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners has awarded tax credits which will generate $28 million for developing 241 apartments. These homes will serve low-income renters in seven communities across the state.
State of Maryland Selected for National Cohort Advancing Data-Driven Solutions to Eviction Crisis
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that the Department’s Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs has been selected by New America for the Eviction Data Response Network 2026-2028 cohort.
NCSHA Washington Report | May 29, 2026
Several years of advocacy, across two presidential administrations, may be starting to move HUD to fix its dysfunctional implementation of “domestic sourcing” requirements imposed on...
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Announces New Staff and Promotions
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is proud to share that Robert Kelly has joined the Agency and Cheri Kimble and JaJuana Smith in the Office of Single Family Housing, Loan Administration Division, have been promoted.
Minnesota Housing Approves $50.6 Million to Preserve Nearly 2,600 Affordable Rental Homes
Minnesota Housing announced today that its board approved $50.6 million to help preserve and stabilize 35 distressed multifamily rental properties across the state, protecting 2,595 affordable homes for Minnesotans.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Biennial Report Showcases Billions Invested to Transform Communities
Today, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) released its 2024 & 2025 Biennial Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the agency’s investments and impact throughout Illinois. Titled “Building Together,” the report highlights IHDA’s role as one of the state’s leading drivers of economic and community development during a period marked by rising housing costs and increasing demand for affordable homes.
2020 Labor Day Disaster Recovery Reaches Major Milestone
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced that all state-funded housing recovery developments serving communities affected by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds are now complete, marking a major milestone for hundreds of Oregon families during National Wildfire Awareness Month.
Governor Healey Announces $25,000 in Interest-Free Downpayment Assistance Now Available for More First-Time Homebuyers
Governor Maura Healey and MassHousing announced that starting this week, more Massachusetts residents are now eligible for $25,000 in interest-free downpayment and homebuyer assistance to help them afford to buy their first home.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates Passage of Legislation and Budget to Increase Housing Production and Affordability, Support Homeless Solutions, and Improve Service to Small Businesses
Working with the Maryland General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session, the Moore-Miller Administration and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have secured passage of the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act and the Maryland Housing Certainty Act, key legislation to address Maryland’s housing crisis.
Applications Sought for PHFA 2027 Housing Policy Fellowship
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is now accepting applications for its 2027 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship. This fellowship will fund critical research and promote leadership development.
