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Senator Wyden Reintroduces DASH Act to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore, introduced the Decent, Affordable Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. The DASH Act would expand the production of affordable housing for low-income and middle-income families, create a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers, expand essential services to ensure permanent housing stability, house all children and families experiencing homelessness through Housing Choice Vouchers.
Rubio Reintroduces Bills To Improve And Increase Affordable Housing
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced seven bills to keep low-income housing tenants safe, hold property owners accountable, and increase the affordable housing stock.
Three of TAAHP’s proposed bills have been filed in the Texas 88th Legislative Session
As presented during TAAHP's Legislative Agenda Review Webcast, TAAHP members and partners have been collaborating over the past year to propose six housing bills for the 88th Texas Legislative Session. To date, three of TAAHP's bills have been filed. TAAHP would like...
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on State of Housing
On February 9th, The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing, “The State of Housing 2023.”
Texas House & Senate Committee Assignments Released
Texas House and Senate Committees related to housing for the 88th Texas Legislative Session have been released.
TAAHP coordinates meeting with Major Metros and Senator West regarding the Two Mile Rule
On January 30, TAAHP leadership and representatives from most of the major Texas Metros met with Senator West to discuss TAAHP’s Two Mile Bill
U.S. House & Senate Release Housing-Related Committee Assignments for the 118th Congress
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives recently released assignments for key housing committees to serve for the 118th Congress.
TAAHP hosts another Affordable Housing 101 Lunch and Learn for Elected Officials
TAAHP hosted its second complimentary luncheon and presentation on October 3rd for elected officials and staff
Final Average Income Test Rules and Housing Credit Deadline Extensions
The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition applauds the significant progress announced on the Biden Administration’s Housing Supply Action plan, which includes new guidance to provide flexibility to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Two new regulations – a final rule on the average income test and extensions of Housing Credit program deadlines – will make more affordable housing developments financially feasible at a time when the need for affordable housing is skyrocketing.
TAAHP testifies at the Senate Committee on Local Government hearing
TAAHP was invited to testify at the Texas Senate Committee on Local Government in Austin September 13th related to the Committee’s interim charge on affordable housing.