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Housing Finance Agencies Take Extraordinary Steps to Save Affordable Developments
New Analysis Documents Escalating Crisis, Urgent Need for Congressional Action WASHINGTON, DC – Critically needed new affordable housing developments across the country are at risk of failing to...
NCSHA Statement on the Passing of Representative Jackie Walorski
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies is deeply saddened by the passing of Representative Jackie Walorski, who was one of the United States Congress’ most dedicated and...
Bell Testifies on Behalf of NCSHA at Senate Hearing on Tax Incentives for Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, DC — Oregon Housing and Community Services Executive Director Andrea Bell represented the nation’s state housing finance agencies (HFAs) today at a hearing before the Senate Finance...
NCSHA Initiative Supports State Housing Finance Agency Partnerships with Health Systems, Communities to Finance Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) today announced it has awarded grants to six state housing finance agencies (HFAs) to develop strategic partnerships with...
NCSHA Statement on the Appointment of Altoro as USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies congratulates Joaquín Altoro on his appointment as administrator of the Rural Housing Service within the U.S. Department of...
NCSHA Announces 2022 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies elected its 2022 Board of Directors on September 26 during the association’s 50th Annual Conference. Board officers and directors...
NCSHA Recognizes State Housing Finance Agencies for Affordable Housing Innovation
WASHINGTON, DC — On September 27, the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) recognized state housing finance agencies (HFAs) for programs and practices that effectively address the...
NCSHA Statement on Administration’s Announcement of Immediate Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies commends the Biden–Harris Administration for announcing today several steps to expand the supply of affordable housing, including...
NCSHA Statement on New Treasury Department Guidance for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) commends the Biden – Harris Administration for announcing today new flexibilities for state and local governments in...
An Open Letter to America’s Landlords
On behalf of state agencies administering federal emergency rental assistance funds, thank you for your extraordinary efforts to keep millions of low-income Americans safely housed during the...
States to Pay More Than $1 Billion in Rental Aid in July
Pace of Relief, Number of Renters Served Continue Exponential Increase WASHINGTON, DC — State programs expect to pay more than 200,000 renters more than $1 billion in assistance to cover back rent...
NCSHA Statement on the Nomination of Julia Gordon and Appointment of Sandra L. Thompson
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) commends President Biden for his nomination of Julia Gordon to serve as Assistant Secretary for Housing, Federal Housing...
