The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced more than $226 million in grants aimed at improving housing conditions across the country to protect families, especially children and seniors, from home health hazards. Texas is a key...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published on December 31, 2024, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA): Implementation of Sections 102, 103, and 104; Extension of Compliance Date and Safe Harbor Implementation Notice....
The 119th Congress officially convened on January 3, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in policymaking with significant implications for the nation's affordable housing landscape. With Republicans controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate,...
Texas' state demographer releases report on demographic trends that will impact rental housing in Texas and the Austin metropolitan area. See...
Community development tax incentives play a crucial role in advancing societal goals while promoting economic growth. As Congress prepares to consider a major tax bill to extend provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the continuation and expansion of these...
The Ekos City Heights apartments have opened in southeast Austin, providing affordable housing for residents, particularly targeting seniors and individuals needing additional support. This $42 million development offers 179 affordable units, with over half...
The national shortage of affordable housing continues to strain finances for millions of Americans, with the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) being the most effective tool for creating affordable rental homes, adding nearly 4 million since 1986. Over...
As the 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins on January 14, affordable housing has emerged as a key priority, with lawmakers focusing on property tax reform and local government regulations. The lack of affordable housing—defined as spending no more than...
The proportion of Americans spending over a third of their income on rent has increased over the past two decades, reaching approximately 50% of all renters in 2023, according to recent Census data. Since 2021, rising housing costs have significantly contributed to...
From NCSHA On January 6, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development published a final rule in the Federal Register making changes to the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program regulations. The final...
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