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Oregon Affordable Housing Development Pairs Homes with Child Care to Tackle Two Affordability Challenges at Once
As communities nationwide grapple with shortages of both affordable housing and child care, a new development on the Oregon coast is bringing the two together in one place. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) celebrated last week with local partners the grand opening of Elm Park, an affordable housing development in Florence that will co-locate an early learning child care center.
NCSHA Washington Report | August 28, 2026
Five years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the nationwide moratorium on renter evictions the Biden administration had imposed, through the Centers for Disease Control, three...
Arizona Department of Housing Announces 2026 Housing Hero Award Recipients at Annual State Housing Forum
The Arizona Department of Housing concluded the 2026 Arizona Housing Forum today in Phoenix, AZ. The Forum provided more than 500 affordable housing attendees a platform to learn and collaborate on the best strategies and tactics to improve housing and community development in Arizona.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Announces Major Milestones in Expanding Access to Affordable Homeownership
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced the State of New York Mortgage Agency has surpassed $2 billion in low-cost mortgage financing to open doors to homeownership for first-time homebuyers across the state under Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership.
OHCS’ Long-Term Rent Assistance Program Helps More Than 1,900 Households Maintain Stable Housing Statewide
More than 1,900 households and 3,000 Oregonians have had access to long-term rental assistance and supportive service since July 1, 2025, through an Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) program designed to help people remain safely and stably housed after exiting homelessness.
North Carolina to Gain $1.46 Billion in Affordable Housing Development
Federal tax credits and other financing awarded in 2026 will build more than $1.46 billion in affordable apartments in North Carolina. The work is expected to support 21,000 jobs and generate $92.5 million in state and local tax revenue.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Opens Three Senior Affordable Housing Developments Across Illinois
In recent weeks, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) celebrated with its partners the grand opening of three residential senior developments located in northern, central, and southern Illinois that received IHDA funding.
PHFA Releases First PHARE Semi-Annual Progress and Impact Report
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today released the first-ever Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund Semi-Annual Progress and Impact Report.
2026 Arizona Housing Forum Issues Call to Action as Stakeholders Work to Deliver Statewide Affordable Housing Solutions
The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) will host the annual Arizona Housing Forum at the Arizona Grand this week from August 26-28, bringing together hundreds of affordable housing and unhoused community stakeholders committed to finding affordable housing solutions for all Arizonans.
Powering the Future: Habitat Virginia Reaches 100-Home Solar Milestone
Safe, stable housing requires more than four walls and a roof. Reliable heating, cooling and water are essential, and the cost of these services can make or break a family’s ability to afford their home.
OHFA Board Approves Financing for Three Housing Developments and Announces Ohio LIHTC Allocations
Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved financing from various programs to support three housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.
MassHousing Has Awarded $200,000 to Support Pilot Programs That Will Benefit Residents of Agency-Financed Rental Housing Communities
MassHousing has awarded $200,000 in Housing Stability grants to support pilot programs at three Agency-financed affordable housing communities in Boston to advance housing policy and develop promising practices that could be replicated.
