Could Opportunity Zones Hurt Affordable Housing Developers?
Some affordable housing developers are waving the warning flag on Opportunity Zones.
Study: Lack of Affordable Housing Affects Health
Housing is central to people’s opportunities for living long and well. Nationwide, housing costs far exceed affordability given local incomes in many communities. As a result, people have no choice but to spend too much on housing, leaving little left for other necessities. In Texas, 13% of households spend more than half of their income on housing costs. Severe housing cost burden ranges from 2% to 24% of households.
College presidents in Midland say lack of affordable housing impacting workforce
From Midland Reporter-Telegram At a recent State of Education luncheon hosted by the Midland Chamber of Commerce, college presidents from Midland College, Odessa College and University of Texas Permian Basin are sounding alarm bells about the lack of affordable...
State Rep. Eric Johnson files “anti-corruption” bill to remove letters from QAP
From Dallas Weekly State Rep. Eric Johnson filed his “anti-corruption” bill, HB 4370, removes “letters of support” from state representatives, municipalities and and county officials that give elected officials “veto” power in the...
Proposed 2020 budget reduces HUD funding by $8.7 Billion
From NAHBNow President Trump is seeking to reduce the 2020 budget for the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The budget cycle begins October 1, 2019 and runs through September 30, 2020. While no White House budget is ever approved “as is”...
