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OHCS Tours Innovative Builder Shaping the Future of Modular Housing in Oregon
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Executive Director Andrea Bell visited a modular home production facility in Aumsville, Oregon to get a firsthand look at how state investments are being put to work to accelerate housing solutions.
Housing New Mexico Celebrates Somos Apartments Groundbreaking Ceremony in Albuquerque Wednesday
Housing New Mexico representatives attended the Somos Apartments groundbreaking ceremony in Albuquerque’s International District Wednesday, June 4, celebrating another affordable housing community in New Mexico.
‘Sunshine and Smiles in Alabama Style’ AHFA Kids Art Contest Celebrates Homeownership Month
The fourth annual National Homeownership Month art contest sponsored by the Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) is open for entries.
Housing New Mexico Celebrates Felician Villa I and Felician Villa II Grand Opening Ceremony in Rio Rancho Tuesday
The Rio Rancho community welcomed its most recent affordable housing development with the grand opening ceremony for Felician Villa I and Felician Villa II apartments Tuesday, June 3.
Minnesota Housing Awards $560K to School-Led Projects Blending Trades Training and Affordable Housing
Minnesota Housing has awarded more than $560,000 to six school-led housing projects that will create or preserve affordable homeownership opportunities across Greater Minnesota.
MSHDA Marks National Homeownership Month with Record-Setting Demand for First-Time Homebuyer Programs
June is National Homeownership Month, and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is marking the occasion with major momentum -- announcing back-to-back record-breaking months for its single-family mortgage and down payment assistance programs.
White House Releases Additional FY26 Budget Documents
The Trump Administration has released additional supporting materials for its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Request. These new materials, including an appendix from the Office of Management and Budget and “Congressional Justifications” for individual agencies such as the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Agriculture, expand on the limited information provided earlier in the so-called “skinny” budget. However, much information still has not been released, including descriptions of tax proposals and potential housing finance reform ideas. Overall, the changes proposed in the FY26 budget envision a dramatic reduction in federal support for affordable housing and a major restructuring of how the remaining federal assistance is delivered.
Dettlaff Appointed to Lead Housing Finance Agency
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has appointed Brandon Dettlaff as the executive director of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA). Dettlaff will assume the role upon the June 13 retirement of current executive director, Dave Flohr.
New Income and Sales Price Limits Effective June 2 Open More Doors for AHFA Homebuyer Assistance
Increased income and sales price limits effective June 2 may help more homebuyers qualify for Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) assistance programs.
NCSHA Washington Report | May 30, 2025
President Trump surprised many this week when he posted about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, “I am working on TAKING THESE AMAZING COMPANIES PUBLIC, but I want to be clear, the U.S. Government will...
Housing New Mexico Celebrates Cresta Ranch Apartments Groundbreaking Ceremony in Santa Fe Thursday
The Santa Fe community will have another affordable housing option in the near future with the construction of Cresta Ranch Apartments, offering 240 new apartment units.
OHCS and BuildUp Oregon Commit $7.4 Million to Expand Early Care and Education Statewide
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), in partnership with BuildUp Oregon (BUO), has committed $7.4 million in grants and loans to nine innovative projects that co-locate early care and education (ECE) with affordable housing developments across the state.
