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NCSHA Washington Report | November 21, 2025
One indicator that an idea is gaining real traction in politics is when people who agree with its fundamental premise start to attack it. That’s what’s been happening to the notion that the...
First-Time Homebuying Success in Fredericksburg
Purchasing a home is a dream for so many across the Commonwealth. It’s a path to stability, flexibility and generational wealth. At Virginia Housing, we offer a variety of loans for first-time homebuyers to help make owning a home more affordable, including low-interest loans and down payment assistance grants for those who qualify.
Virginia’s First Comprehensive Zoning Map Is Now Available
Across Virginia, demand for homes has risen in recent years while supply has stagnated, and the costs of both owning a home and renting one have risen. One part of increasing affordable housing is understanding zoning and its role in shaping communities. HousingForward Virginia recently announced the completion of the Virginia Zoning Atlas, an interactive map resource that shows the zoning code in nearly every locality in the state.
$3.4 Million in Continuum of Care Funding Available for Fiscal Year 2025
South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC) is announcing that more than $3.4 million in Continuum of Care (CoC) funding is now available for fiscal year 2025.
Kansas Housing Awards Four 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Proposals in Round Two
In August, Kansas Housing received 15 applications for the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), equating to more than $21 million in LIHTCs and Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credits (KAHTC) for the second of two application rounds.
NCSHA Washington Report | November 14, 2025
After the longest shutdown in history, the federal government is back open. Five questions are top of mind in housing policy circles heading into the holiday season. How will the White House...
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Dedicates Gilbert Home
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) joined Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, Kentucky, and other well-wishers today to dedicate the Gilbert House.
FY26 USDA Appropriations Bill Approved in Legislation to Reopen Federal Government
On Wednesday night, President Trump signed funding legislation to end a 43-day federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. The measure’s passage allows federal operations to resume as...
Illinois Housing Development Authority and Economic Growth Corporation Celebrate Grand Opening of Shimer Square
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) today celebrated the grand opening of Shimer Square, marking a major milestone in the multi-phase redevelopment of the historic Shimer College campus.
DCA Announces the Availability of $10 Million in 2026 CHIP Grants
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant cycle.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Invests in 261 New and Existing Affordable Homes
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is funding the development and preservation of 261 affordable rental homes across the state.
NCSHA Washington Report | November 7, 2025
When the federal shutdown started October 1, the White House saw an opportunity to end programs it objects to, accelerate firings of federal workers, and inflict maximum political pain on...
