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Congress Strengthens, Overhauls HOME Program in 21st Century ROAD Legislation
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is arguably the most significant affordable housing legislation to pass since Congress enacted the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, which, among other things, established the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Since then, housers have learned a lot about what makes HOME great and how it could be further strengthened.
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Creates New Pilot Programs to Accelerate Housing Development
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act authorizes a plethora of temporary pilot programs to help the federal government test out new approaches to housing policy, including some which have been funded in previous legislation but lacked underlying authorization. Whether these programs become operational in practice will largely depend on whether congressional appropriators dedicate funding to them in the annual spending process.
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,...
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.
New HUD-VASH Vouchers Awarded as Manchester’s Residences at Chestnut Reaches Full Occupancy for Veterans
New Hampshire Housing is pleased to announce that an additional award of twelve vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been granted to support the Housing and Urban Development–VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.
State of Maryland Announces New Reinvest Baltimore Homeownership Incentives, Awards for Vacancy Reduction
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced two new homeownership incentives for Baltimore City properties that have been redeveloped using State funding.
Iowa Finance Authority Tax Credit Award Supports Transformation of Former Fort Madison School into Senior Housing
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded more than $1.1 million in annual federal Housing Tax Credits and $500,000 in State HOME funds to support the redevelopment of the former Lincoln Elementary School in Fort Madison into 30 affordable rental homes for seniors. The tax credit award is expected to generate more than $8.7 million in private equity.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Highlights Community Revitalization, Affordable Housing Creation During Day Trips: Community Connections Visit to Howard County
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today met with Howard County leaders to discuss community preservation and affordable housing creation and highlighted investments in Ellicott City as part of the Department’s ongoing county tour series.
