Resources
NCSHA Priorities in the Housing for the 21st Century Act
NCSHA has endorsed the Housing for the 21st Century Act, H.R.6644, which is comprehensive legislation intended to boost housing supply, modernize and strengthen affordable housing programs, and streamline burdensome regulations. This advocacy piece highlights NCSHA’s priorities in the bill.
Summary of the Housing for the 21st Century Act
The Housing for the 21st Century Act is comprehensive legislation that the House of Representatives passed on February 9, 2026 by a 390 – 9 margin. NCSHA has endorsed the bill. These documents provide a summary of the legislation.
Trump Administration Statement of Administration Policy on Housing for the 21st Century Act
On February 9, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a statement outlining the Trump Administration’s position on the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644), which the House of Representatives passed that day.
Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act
A complete resource for the Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act.
Sign-On Letter to HUD and OMB Requesting Exemptions from BABA
NCSHA sent this letter to Secretary Turner at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Director Vought at the Office Management and Budget, urging HUD leadership to grant an exemption or temporary suspension of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements for federally assisted multifamily housing, warning that current compliance obligations are driving up costs, delaying projects, and threatening the feasibility of affordable rental developments.
NCSHA Letter to HUD and Treasury on FFB–FHA Risk-Sharing Program
NCSHA sent this letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent and HUD Secretary Turner to express concern with the agencies terminating Federal Financing Bank support for multifamily housing loans financed through the Federal Housing Administration, Housing Finance Agency Multifamily Loan Risk-Sharing Program.
HOME Coalition Letter to House Financial Services Committee to Support BABA Exemption in Housing for the 21st Century Act
The HOME coalition sent this letter to the House Financial Services Committee in support of maintaining the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) exemption for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the Housing for the 21st Century Act.
MRBs and Other Federal Homeownership Programs Reference Guide
This online reference guide includes links to reference materials useful for HFA MRBS and Other Federal Homeownership administrators.
HOME and Housing Trust Fund Reference Guide
This online reference guide includes links to reference materials useful for HOME and Housing Trust Fund program administrators.
