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NCSHA Washington Report | March 13, 2026
The country’s housing shortage, once an arcane interest of academics and advocates, has broken through as a priority concern for many Americans and spurred a wave of efforts by state and local...
Virginia Housing Associates Give Back Through Community Service
Here at Virginia Housing, we build up communities in ways you might expect, like providing mortgages to first-time homebuyers, financing rental developments and granting funds for innovation and revitalization efforts. We also do it in one way you might not: by volunteering.
Senate Passes Comprehensive Affordable Housing Bill with Several NCSHA Priorities
The U.S. Senate earlier today passed by a strong bipartisan vote the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644). The legislation comprises nearly 40 different affordable housing bills, including many of the provisions included in the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which the House of Representatives passed a month ago, and the ROAD to Housing Act, which the Senate passed last October.
Gov. Pritzker Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for First-Time Homebuyers
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today launched IHDAccess Home (Access Home), a new program offering up to $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers statewide.
Grand Opening for 8181 Allison Apts.
The California Housing Finance Agency’s Director of Multifamily Programs Katherine McFadden spoke today that the Grand Opening of the 8181 Allison apartments, a 147-unit affordable housing development in La Mesa.
Georgia Adds Eight New Resources to the National Register of Historic Places
Georgia recently added eight new listings to the National Register of Historic Places, continuing to highlight the diversity and breadth of Georgia’s historic heritage.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Advances Funding for More Than 300 Affordable Rental Homes Across the State
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by funding the creation and preservation of 329 affordable homes.
A Comprehensive New Report Highlights the Success of the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is releasing a new report, Building Opportunity: PHARE funding trends and county profiles (2022-2024), to highlight the success and reach of the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund.
NCSHA Washington Report | March 6, 2026
No domestic issue over the past few weeks has dominated Congress’ attention or generated substantive congressional action more than housing affordability. With the most significant bill to...
NCSHA Details Key Changes to HOME in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Wondering how the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would strengthen the HOME program? Here’s a deep dive into the HOME changes under consideration.
NCSHA Endorses 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies strongly supports the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is under consideration by the Senate currently and for which a final...
Employers Team with Virginia Housing to Offer Housing Education to Staff
Virginia Housing’s mission is powered by partnerships. By collaborating with businesses, nonprofits and community organizations, we connect the Virginians we serve to critical housing resources, expanding opportunity and increasing access statewide.
