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Changes in Store for Housing Programs After Congress Passes Comprehensive Housing Bill
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (the Act), which officially became law on July 11, is the most comprehensive overhaul of America’s affordable housing programs in decades, ushering in policy changes to existing affordable housing programs, establishing new temporary pilot programs and policies, and mandating new research and reporting to better inform housing policy in the future. This first post in a daily, weeklong blog series unpacks the policy changes, new programs established, and other directives of the legislation.
NCSHA Applauds Enactment of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies applauds the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and commends the Republican and Democratic leaders in the House and...
NCSHA Washington Report | July 10, 2026
Remarking on the renaming, in 1971, of the U.S. Bureau of the Budget to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under his boss, President Richard Nixon, White House aide John Ehrlichman said,...
State of Maryland Announces 2027 Main Street Improvement Program Grants to Main Street Maryland Communities
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced nearly $1 million in Operating Assistance Grant Program awards for economic development and growth in Maryland communities.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Small Business Lending Program, Competitive Round for Low-Cost Loans
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the establishment of the Small Business Lending Program – offering four loan products to provide small business and community real estate development projects with the financial tools needed to succeed.
Shaping the Future of Our Communities: Zoning, Land Use and Virginia Housing
At Virginia Housing, both zoning and land use are central to our work to expand and preserve the supply of affordable housing statewide. When policymakers and housing professionals are clear on how their zoning ordinances allow and restrict various ways of using land in their communities, they are better positioned to address their housing needs.
Housing Development and Assistance Program Funds Available
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is currently accepting applications for affordable housing development assistance through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and the state’s Housing Incentive Fund (HIF).
Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Creation of 1,000 Units of Affordable Rental Housing
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board approved awards totaling $37 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and an additional $39 million in federal and state subordinate resources that will finance the creation and preservation of 22 affordable housing developments in 15 counties throughout Illinois.
Agency Awards Funds to Support Homeless Initiatives
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency announces the selection of recipients of grant funding for the federal Emergency Solutions Grant and the state North Dakota Homeless Grant.
Rand Appointed to California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors
Attorney Dave Rand is the newest member of the California Housing Finance Agency’s Board of Directors following an appointment by Governor Gavin Newsom last week.
Cities of Canton and Pembroke to Join the 2026 Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Senior Year Cohort
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today announced that the following communities will join the 2026 Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Senior Year cohort.
2026 Innovation Grant Winners Push Housing Efforts to New Heights
“Thriving communities begin with safe, affordable places to call home, and Virginia Housing supports creative, forward-thinking solutions that strengthen neighborhoods and expand opportunity,” said Virginia Housing CEO Tammy Neale.
