COVID-19: Guidance on Emergency Maintenance and Tenant Screening
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is aware that there are questions in regards to changed operating procedures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Generally, unless a specific item has been waived or suspended by a federal, state, or local...
Third Coronavirus Response Bill with Emergency Housing Provisions Advances, Housing Credit Advocacy Continues
Today, the House is expected to pass the third Coronavirus response bill — the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was already passed by the Senate on March 25. The President is expected to sign it shortly thereafter. The CARES Act is the third response bill to the growing coronavirus crisis.
Runoff Elections Pushed Back Due to COVID-19
Governor Abbott released a proclamation postponing the primary runoff election to July 14, 2020. The election was previously scheduled for May 26, 2020. There are several runoffs statewide. See a breakdown of Primary Runoff Elections compiled by TAAHP’s Lobby Firm –...
Home Innovation Labs names Lisa Stephens to HUD Advisory Group
Home Innovation Lab names TAAHP member Lisa Stephens of Saigebrook Development, LLC to HUD Advisory Group. Home Innovation Labs is tasked by HUD with producing a set of practical, actionable guidelines for developers to design and construct residential buildings, neighborhoods, and accessory structures to improve residential resilience and integrate that resiliency with the entire community.
Texas Ranked Top Six States with Housing Shortage says Freddie Mac
The housing shortage is causing demand to increase in more affordable interior states with stronger economies, causing states such as Texas.
