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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.
TAAHP Mourns the Loss of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, a longtime champion of Affordable Housing
TAAHP Mourns the Loss of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, a longtime champion of Affordable Housing
TAAHP President & Executive Director provide testimony at the Texas House of Representatives Urban Affairs hearing
On July 14th, TAAHP’s new Board President, Jean Latsha and Executive Director, Roger Arriaga provided public testimony at the Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Houston, Texas. TAAHP would like to thank Chairman Cortez and all the Urban Affairs Committee members for inviting TAAHP to speak on their interim charge related to workforce housing. We are grateful for their consideration.
HUD Announces $10 million Funding Opportunity for Capacity Building in Rural America
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it will make available $10 million in Rural Capacity Building grants.