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State of Maryland Announces the Infill and Redevelopment Pool’s First Award to Finance Affordable Rental Housing
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced that the agency has awarded Searfoss Development $335,000 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $600,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to support improvements to the Prospect Heights rental community in Dorchester County.
Governor Tina Kotek Signs House Bill 4149, Strengthening Protections for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Governor Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 4149 into law on March 31, codifying longstanding educational protections for students experiencing homelessness into Oregon statute and ensuring those safeguards remain in place regardless of changes to federal policy.
NCSHA Washington Report | April 10, 2026
American homeowners, many of whom don’t think they live in subsidized housing, will receive $730 billion in housing tax breaks over the next five years. Most of the benefits — the subsidy,...
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Launches New Program to Deliver Critical Home Health and Safety Repairs to Low-Income Households
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the launch of its new Healthy Homes Production Grant program, supported by $2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Gov. Kotek Proclaims April as Fair Housing Month
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) celebrates April as Fair Housing Month in Oregon following Governor Tina Kotek's proclamation.
Trump Administration Releases FY27 Budget Proposal
Read NCSHA’s April 7 Preliminary Analysis The Trump Administration today released its Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request. The budget outlines the administration’s fiscal priorities for increasing...
Virginia Housing Advisory Councils Multiply Impact
Virginia Housing recently hosted its first-ever Advisory Council Spring Forum on Wednesday, March 18 in Richmond.
WHEDA Appoints JoAnna Vanderpoel as Chief People Officer to Drive “People First” Culture
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has named JoAnna Vanderpoel as Chief People Officer (CPO).
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority to Host Making Homeownership Possible Seminar in Danbury
For many families, the dream of owning a home can feel out of reach. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is working to expand access to homeownership.
New Research Shows How HAF Program Helped Stabilize Vulnerable Homeowners
On March 31, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Research Institute for Housing America released "Stabilizing Vulnerable Homeowners in a Time of Crisis: Insights from the Homeowner Assistance Fund." This is the first study to examine the characteristics and outcomes of homeowners who received assistance from the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) and highlights the effectiveness of targeted assistance programs, such as HAF.
MaineHousing Recognizes Top 10 First Home Lenders During Augusta Luncheon
MaineHousing honored the top ten First Home Loan Program lenders from 2025 during a luncheon at the agency’s headquarters on Wednesday.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Kicks Off New Day Trips: Community Connections Series in Frederick County
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day hosted a series of roundtable discussions with community leaders in Frederick County on Tuesday to start the Department’s latest series of county tours.
