Hunt Capital Partners, in partnership with Saigebrook Development and O-SDA Industries, has obtained $8.4 million in federal low-income housing tax credits for the development of Canova Palms in Irving, Texas.
Houston's City Council approved a measure that allows the city's housing department to seek $45 million in funds to help build up the city's affordable housing inventory.
MEMBER IN THE NEWS: The decision was unanimous. Commissioners in Travis County approve $31 million in bonds that will be used to build affordable housing for seniors in Pflugerville just North of Austin.
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia is concerned about the lack of home ownership rates in his district. He notes that the majority of residents in Precinct 2 are renters because they are low- to moderate-income and cannot afford to become homeowners.
The city of San Marcos will host an informative open house May 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Recreation Hall to discuss affordable housing needs.
The San Antonio City Council has thrown its support behind four proposed affordable housing developments in various areas of the city.
Community Impact reports on the struggle to provide affordable housing in areas that show a high need for homes that those making less than the median household income for the area can afford.
The Houston Chronicle's Chris Tomlinson gives his analysis of how neighborhood associations have worked to keep affordable housing from being built.
Austin's City Council has made affordable housing a priority. Through its latest endeavor, the Council approved a program that relaxes building codes for developers who wish to build high density developments
Dallas area Representative Eric Johnson's anti-corruption bill (HB 4370) related to removing all elected officials from the scoring process for Housing Tax Credit development applications has officially died.
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