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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.
NCSHA Washington Report | September 26, 2025
Budget brinksmanship has become as regular an autumn tradition in Washington as back-to-school, but with a federal government shutdown now five days away, and neither party in any mood to...
California Housing Finance Agency Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
More than 100 business partners, current and former Board Members and Agency Leadership gathered at the historic Stanford Mansion last week for an event celebrating the California Housing Finance Agency's 50th Anniversary.
DCA, CSH Launch 2025-2026 Class of Supportive Housing Institute
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) are officially announcing participants of the 2025-2026 Georgia Supportive Housing Institute.
