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Pritzker Administration Expands Permanent Supportive Housing Across Illinois
In a major step toward reducing homelessness and expanding access to stable housing, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced $50 million in state and federal funding to support six new permanent supportive housing developments across Illinois.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Issues Record $43.1 Million in Bonds for Local Infrastructure Improvements
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has carried out a record bond issuance through the Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program, generating $43,128,383 in loan proceeds to support three public purpose infrastructure projects throughout Southern Maryland – the largest bond issuance in the 38-year history of the program.
Housing New Mexico Announces 2026 Updates to New Mexico Housing Strategy, Highlighting Progress Made and Challenges Ahead
Housing New Mexico announced 2026 updates to its initial 2022 New Mexico Housing Strategy — the state’s first comprehensive roadmap to advancing housing opportunity and stability.
NCSHA Washington Report | May 15, 2026
Each time the House or Senate passes a version of the “21st Century ROAD to Housing” bill, the wide-ranging legislation seems to take two steps forward and one step back on the path, one hopes,...
NCSHA Statement Supporting House’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies commends House leaders from both parties for their work to develop a revised version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and...
Gov. Pritzker Announces Down Payment Assistance Milestone for First-Time Homebuyers
Today, Governor Pritzker announced that 1,500 new Illinois homebuyers have been offered $18 million in downpayment assistance through the newly created IHDAccess Home (Access Home) program – representing a 52 percent increase in the number of people served by all other IHDA loan programs compared to April 2025.
New Tool for Policy and Investment Funded by Community Impact Grant
Decision-makers in Richmond and its surrounding localities have a valuable new resource for understanding the details of their housing landscape. The Greater Richmond Market Value Analysis (MVA) is a tool that translates complex housing data into an easy-to-explore map and dashboard that gives elected officials, planners and private developers a clearer sense of how to shape housing policy and where to direct investment in the region.
KHC Honors the Life and Legacy of F. Lynn Luallen
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) mourns the passing of its longest-serving executive director, F. Lynn Luallen, who is known as the father of affordable housing in the Commonwealth.
Governor Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour in Talbot County, Highlighting Investments in Healthcare, Broadband, and Community Services
Governor Wes Moore on Thursday continued his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour with a series of engagements in Talbot County. During his visit, the governor celebrated expanded broadband access at the 19th Annual Talbot County Business Appreciation Summit, honored local public safety personnel at the Easton First Responders Celebration, toured the construction progress for the new University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center, and highlighted state investments in community facilities following a tour of the St. Michaels Community Center.
House Releases New 21st Century ROAD to Housing Bill
Late Wednesday night, House leaders released updated text of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the latest version of the comprehensive affordable housing authorizing package under consideration in Congress. The House and Senate have been in a standoff over the legislation, with the Senate pressing the House to take up the version of the legislation it passed in March without changes, and the House countering that the Senate bill would not be able to pass the lower chamber due to member objections to aspects of the Senate’s bill.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Program Helps Jackson County Businesses Overcome Almeda Fire’s Impacts
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces its ReOregon Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization (PIER) program has committed nearly $1 million in microgrants and loans to help dozens of small businesses in Jackson County rebuild and grow since the 2020 Almeda Fire impacted the region.
BMCC Names 2026 Terrence R. Duvernay Award Recipient
Today, at the Building Michigan Communities Conference (BMCC), Jennifer Everhart was honored with the 2026 Terrence R. Duvernay Award for her outstanding contributions to affordable housing and community development in Michigan.
