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Oregon Housing and Community Services Invests in Oregon’s Next Generation of Builders Through Hands-On Workforce Partnerships
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is investing in Oregon’s next generation of builders through partnerships that give young people experience in the skilled trades while helping meet critical housing needs. From expanding affordable housing in Prineville to building emergency shelters for wildfire survivors in Albany, these programs prepare young Oregonians for careers in construction while strengthening communities across the state.
Florida Housing Welcomes Ken Pruitt to Board of Directors
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Pruitt to its Board of Directors, effective June 29, 2026.
Governor Moore Announces More Than $1 Billion in Awards for Affordable Rental Housing Construction in Fiscal Year 2026
Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development awarded low-income housing tax credits and provided financing through state rental housing funds, the Multifamily Bond Program, and energy efficiency programs with an estimated value of more than $1 billion to create or preserve 3,025 affordable rental units.
PHFA Praises Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency praises passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, federal legislation that expands housing opportunities, supports affordable homeownership and rental housing and includes framework for a Whole-Home Repairs pilot program modeled after Pennsylvania's groundbreaking initiative.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates Long Branch Main Street Designation, Launches Destination Main Street Campaign
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary joined Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Long Branch Main Street leaders today to celebrate Long Branch Main Street’s recent Main Street Maryland designation and the official opening of their new Main Street office.
State of Maryland Announces 2027 Main Street Improvement Program Grants to Main Street Maryland Communities
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced nearly $1 million in Operating Assistance Grant Program awards for economic development and growth in Maryland communities.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Small Business Lending Program, Competitive Round for Low-Cost Loans
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the establishment of the Small Business Lending Program – offering four loan products to provide small business and community real estate development projects with the financial tools needed to succeed.
Shaping the Future of Our Communities: Zoning, Land Use and Virginia Housing
At Virginia Housing, both zoning and land use are central to our work to expand and preserve the supply of affordable housing statewide. When policymakers and housing professionals are clear on how their zoning ordinances allow and restrict various ways of using land in their communities, they are better positioned to address their housing needs.
Housing Development and Assistance Program Funds Available
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is currently accepting applications for affordable housing development assistance through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and the state’s Housing Incentive Fund (HIF).
Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Creation of 1,000 Units of Affordable Rental Housing
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board approved awards totaling $37 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and an additional $39 million in federal and state subordinate resources that will finance the creation and preservation of 22 affordable housing developments in 15 counties throughout Illinois.
