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June is National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the state’s leading financier of affordable housing developments and homebuyer down payment assistance, is reminding residents about the tools and resources available to achieve the dream of homeownership in Illinois.
North Dakota Continuum of Care Announces Annual Competition
The North Dakota Continuum of Care (ND CoC) has announced the opening of the annual CoC competition, providing an opportunity for organizations across the state to apply for federal funding to support housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
New Program Helps South Dakotans Purchase Manufactured Homes
To help remove another barrier to affordable homeownership, South Dakota Housing’s Board of Commissioners approved a new initiative to increase access to manufactured housing across the state.
SD Housing Expands Governor’s House Eligibility Through Updated Income Limits
More South Dakotans may now qualify to purchase a Governor's House following action by the South Dakota Housing Board of Commissioners. Effective June 15, 2026, household income eligibility for the Governor's House program increased to 100% of the State Median Income, currently $103,400.
Flood, Goodlander Introduce Legislation to Study and Temporarily Suspend BABA for HUD Affordable Housing Programs
House Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Representative Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) today introduced the Build Housing Affordably Act (BABA), which would require HUD to conduct a comprehensive study of the impacts of Build America, Buy America requirements on affordable housing development assisted with HUD programs and issue a report to Congress on the findings of the study. The bill suspends application of BABA to HUD programs until 60 days after HUD submits the report. Upon BABA’s reinstatement, the bill also sets a 90-day deadline for HUD to approve or deny BABA waiver requests submitted to the Department.
Housing New Mexico Board of Directors Approves Over $7 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Worth Over $56 Million in Equity, As Well As Over $16 Million in Loans for Multifamily Developments
The Housing New Mexico Board of Directors approved over $7 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for five housing developments and $16.3 million in loans to seven housing developments at its May meeting.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority Launches Public Survey to Shape Michigan’s Next Statewide Housing Plan
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) invites Michiganders to help shape the future of housing in Michigan by participating in a new public survey.
NCSHA Washington Report | June 12, 2026
It’s not news that America’s housing shortage, while largely national in scope, is highly local in scale, with huge variations in how much and what type of additional housing is needed where,...
PHFA Awards $93.4 Million in PHARE Funding to Support Nearly 450 Affordable Housing Initiatives Across Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced $93.4 million of investment across the Commonwealth under the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund.
We Need You…to Help Guide Future of Housing in Illinois
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is reminding local community members, residents, and leaders that there is still time to participate in the development of the 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint (Blueprint) through two opportunities: (1) take the resident survey now until July 31, and/or (2) attend one of the six remaining Community Listening Sessions across the state.
Construction to Restore Affordable Housing Begins at Historic Warren Hall Building
Construction and restoration has begun on affordable housing units at the historic Warren Hall building, following the closing of financing, a collaborative effort between Allston Brighton CDC (ABCDC), Schochet, Mayor’s Office of Housing at the City of Boston (MOH), Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC), MassHousing, and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), with private sector equity provided by R4 Capital and Dorfman Capital.
DCHFA Closes May with an Investment: 56 Affordable Homes Coming to Ward 7
On May 28, 2026, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) issued $23.8 million in tax exempt bonds, underwrote $14.9 million in federal funding, and leveraged $3.0 million in DC Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity for the construction of 950 Eastern Ave in Ward 7’s Burrville neighborhood.
