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NCSHA Washington Report | September 19, 2025
Several apartment projects promising more than 200 affordable homes that received state and federal funding last fall are struggling to break ground on schedule across one New England state. A...
Update Regarding 25% Test Guidance for Virginia Housing Rental Lending
The final version of the fiscal year 2025 reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The bill includes a provision that lowers the private activity bond financing threshold from 50% to 25% of aggregate basis for buildings placed in service after Dec. 31, 2025, as long as at least 5% of the aggregate land and building costs are financed with private activity bonds issued after Dec. 31, 2025.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Highlights Victories Over Challenging Year in Housing
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced achievements in affordable housing, delivering billions of dollars in investments that revitalized communities and expanded access to safe, stable housing across the state.
Iowa Finance Authority Invests $1.3 Million to Prevent Homelessness Statewide
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently awarded more than $1.3 million to bolster homelessness prevention efforts in every Iowa county.
Statewide Housing Policy Summit to Address Tennessee’s Critical Housing Landscape
A widening gap between housing supply and demand is creating a significant burden on families across Tennessee. Since 2010, the state's population has swelled by 850,000 residents, but home construction has failed to keep pace.
Housing New Mexico Celebrates Calle Cuarta Apartments Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Albuquerque Tuesday
Housing New Mexico representatives attended the Calle Cuarta Apartments ribbon-cutting ceremony in Albuquerque Tuesday, Sept. 16, celebrating another affordable housing community in New Mexico.
State Housing Authority Invests in Tobias Harris Homeownership Initiative, a Shared-Appreciation Mortgage Pilot with up to 40% Down Payment Assistance for Detroiters
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is teaming up with the Tobias Harris Homeownership Initiative (THHI) on a new shared-appreciation mortgage pilot with Guild Mortgage and Homium, making homeownership more accessible to Detroiters through a partnership between private capital and state government.
Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2026 Preferred Homeownership Lenders and Realtor®
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has designated 16 lenders and one Realtor® as its 2026 Preferred Partners. These professionals serve as trusted advocates for Iowa homebuyers, completing specialized training to help buyers access IFA’s mortgage, down payment and closing cost assistance programs.
Notice of Funding: PHFA Issues PHARE RFP to Support Local Housing Initiatives
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is issuing a Request for Proposals soliciting applications from organizations for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing across the commonwealth.
MassHousing Awarded $342,000 to Six Organizations to Fund Summer Job Opportunities for More Than 100 Youths Across Massachusetts
MassHousing awarded $342,000 to six organizations that provided summer job opportunities to more than 100 young people across Massachusetts.
NCSHA Washington Report | September 12, 2025
The issue of “housing finance reform,” meaning how the federal government’s conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which marked 17 years Monday, might end, or at least evolve, is a...
Oregon Modular Housing Developers Highlight Progress During Site Tours
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) visits recipients of the Modular Housing Development Fund (MHDF) who are increasing the state’s capacity to produce affordable, factory-built housing.
