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Senator Booker Introduces Legislation Establishing Renters’ Credit and Affordable Housing Planning Requirements
On August 1, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2018, S. 3342, which would establish new Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) requirements, enact a refundable tax credit for renter households, and set up an optional savings program for renters that receive the renters credit established by the bill.
Washington Report | August 3, 2018
Today’s funeral for Jeremy Nowak in Philadelphia is an occasion to mourn the untimely passing and reflect on the remarkable legacy of an innovator whose impact was, and will continue to be,...
Senate Passes FY 2019 HUD and USDA Funding Bills
The Senate on August 1 voted 92-6 to approve a four-bill “minibus” spending package including the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Agriculture (USDA) bills.
Hogan Administration Announces More Than $9.1 Million in Grants for Homelessness Solutions Efforts
The Hogan Administration today announced more than $9.1 million in grant awards administered through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's new Homelessness Solutions Program.
568 Affordable Homes Created, Preserved Across State
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has approved a total of $108.4 million in financing for the construction or preservation of 568 affordable apartments in communities statewide.
FHFA Extends Comment Period for Proposed GSE Capital Standards
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced today it is extending the comment period for a proposed rule that would establish new capital requirements for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Senate Passes Flood Insurance Extension
The U.S. Senate earlier today passed legislation, S. 1182, extending the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 30.
Washington Report | July 27, 2018
The 2018 edition of the "State of the Nation's Housing" from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, published last month, marks the 30th anniversary of that indispensable report, which...
CHFA Launches Capital Magnet Fund to Support Affordable Housing
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority unveiled its new statewide housing fund, the Capital Magnet Fund, to support the development and preservation of affordable rental housing across Colorado.
House Votes to Extend Federal Flood Insurance Program Through November 30
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted to extend the authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for four months through November 30. The program is set to expire on July 31.
FHLBank Pittsburgh and PHFA Provide Progress Report on Home4Good Program
FHLBank Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced today that 15 Continuum of Care (CoC) providers from across the state have confirmed their participation in the Home4Good program.
Banking Committee Considers Ginnie Mae, HUD OIG Nominees
The Senate Banking Committee earlier today held a hearing to examine nominees for two key HUD positions: Michael Bright to serve as President of Ginnie Mae and Rae Oliver Davis to serve as HUD’s Inspector General (IG).
