Newsroom
Minnesota Housing Approves $50.6 Million to Preserve Nearly 2,600 Affordable Rental Homes
Minnesota Housing announced today that its board approved $50.6 million to help preserve and stabilize 35 distressed multifamily rental properties across the state, protecting 2,595 affordable homes for Minnesotans.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Biennial Report Showcases Billions Invested to Transform Communities
Today, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) released its 2024 & 2025 Biennial Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the agency’s investments and impact throughout Illinois. Titled “Building Together,” the report highlights IHDA’s role as one of the state’s leading drivers of economic and community development during a period marked by rising housing costs and increasing demand for affordable homes.
2020 Labor Day Disaster Recovery Reaches Major Milestone
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced that all state-funded housing recovery developments serving communities affected by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds are now complete, marking a major milestone for hundreds of Oregon families during National Wildfire Awareness Month.
Governor Healey Announces $25,000 in Interest-Free Downpayment Assistance Now Available for More First-Time Homebuyers
Governor Maura Healey and MassHousing announced that starting this week, more Massachusetts residents are now eligible for $25,000 in interest-free downpayment and homebuyer assistance to help them afford to buy their first home.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates Passage of Legislation and Budget to Increase Housing Production and Affordability, Support Homeless Solutions, and Improve Service to Small Businesses
Working with the Maryland General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session, the Moore-Miller Administration and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have secured passage of the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act and the Maryland Housing Certainty Act, key legislation to address Maryland’s housing crisis.
Applications Sought for PHFA 2027 Housing Policy Fellowship
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is now accepting applications for its 2027 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship. This fellowship will fund critical research and promote leadership development.
Spanish-Language Podcast is Virginia Housing’s Latest Hispanic Outreach Effort
While Virginia’s 1 million Hispanic residents make up about 11% of the state’s population, members of this demographic have been responsible for nearly 23% of the state’s homeownership growth over the past decade.
CHFA Awards $11.5 Million in Federal Tax Credits to Develop 319 Rental Homes
The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) yesterday approved allocations of federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) to support the development and preservation of affordable housing in communities across Connecticut.
Governor Healey Awards $24.5 Million to Create Affordable Homes for First-Time Buyers
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and MassHousing today announced $24.5 million in CommonWealth Builder awards to create 123 new affordable homes for first-time homebuyers in Boston and Brockton, helping more residents buy a home, build equity and build their futures in Massachusetts.
Housing New Mexico Celebrates Plaza Luna Lofts Groundbreaking Ceremony in Los Lunas Thursday
A groundbreaking ceremony for Plaza Luna Lofts was held in Los Lunas Thursday, demonstrating another collaboration resulting in an affordable housing opportunity for New Mexicans.
Housing New Mexico Celebrates Peachtree Canyon Apartments Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Las Cruces Thursday
Housing New Mexico representatives attended the ribbon-cutting for Peachtree Canyon Apartments Phase I in Las Cruces Thursday, celebrating affordable housing opportunities for many families in the area.
CHFA Announces 2026 Round One Housing Tax Credit Awards
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce 14 developments have been awarded a reservation of federal and state Housing Tax Credits to support the construction or preservation of 634 affordable rental housing units in Colorado.
