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State Budget Ensures MSHDA Can Continue Tackling Michigan’s Housing Crisis
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) CEO and Executive Director Amy Hovey offered this statement following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signing the state budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
Virginia Housing Announces New Round of Workforce Housing Investment Funding
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a new round of funding for the Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program to support workforce housing development in localities across the Commonwealth.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Funds the Creation and Preservation of 340 Affordable Homes in October
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) increases the supply of affordable homes by funding the creation and preservation of 340 homes this month. The dozens of affordable homes are spread across five housing developments across the state.
NCSHA Recognizes State Housing Finance Agencies for Affordable Housing Innovation
WASHINGTON, DC — On October 6, the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) recognized state housing finance agencies (HFAs) for programs and practices that effectively address the...
CHFA Awards $9.7 Million in Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing Across Connecticut
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to announce the 2025 awardees of the Connecticut Housing Tax Credit Contribution (HTCC) Program, designed to expand housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families across the state.
NCSHA Washington Report | October 2, 2025
Our weekly newsletter is arriving a day early due to NCSHA’s Annual Conference starting this weekend. Take the federal government seriously with respect to what it says it expects to be the...
South Dakota Organizations to “Stand Up For Housing” During Week of Action
Community organizations across South Dakota will participate in Stand Up for Housing, a weeklong series of events taking place November 17–21, 2025, designed to raise awareness about homelessness, housing needs, and community-driven solutions across the state.
Appropriations Lapse; Federal Government Shuts Down; Agencies Operating Per Contingency Plans
As of today, October 1, as a result of a lapse in appropriations at the conclusion of Fiscal Year 2025, the federal government is shut down and agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Housing and...
Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $2 Million to Habitat for Humanity to Expand Homeownership Opportunities
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) allocated $2 million to Habitat for Humanity of Illinois (HFHIL) to administer a new round of the Community Impact Fund, a program that helps working families, especially in Central and Southern Illinois, buy a home.
Housing New Mexico Celebrates Pedrena Apartments Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Las Cruces Tuesday
In celebration of another affordable housing opportunity in the state, Housing New Mexico representatives attended the Pedrena Apartments ribbon-cutting ceremony in Las Cruces Tuesday, Sept. 30.
MassHousing Has Awarded $150,000 to Support Community Gardens, Farmers Markets, and Other Initiatives to Provide Healthy Food Options to Residents of Agency-Financed Rental Housing Communities
MassHousing has awarded $150,000 to support community gardens, farmer’s markets, and other initiatives to provide healthy food access to residents of 16 agency-financed rental housing communities across Massachusetts.
Gov. Pritzker Welcomes 533 New Homeowners Through Groundbreaking SmartBuy Program
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced the success of the most recent round of SmartBuy, a first-of-its-kind initiative that helped 533 Illinoisans eliminate $16 million in student loan debt while achieving the dream of homeownership in only 12 weeks.
