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Texas Builds the Most Efficient Affordable Housing, National Study Says
A new report from the RAND Center on Housing and Homelessness offers one of the clearest, data-backed explanations yet for why Texas stands out as a national leader in affordable housing production and why other states struggle to keep up. Analyzing over 100 completed...
Move to Increase the Per Development Cap for 9% Housing Tax Credit Applications Takes Center Stage
By Whitney Parra, TAAHP Policy ManagerIn a major step toward meeting the needs of affordable housing providers developing through the 9% housing tax credit program in high-cost areas, Senate Bill 898, which aims to increase the development cap for 9% housing tax...
New HUD Income Limits Released: Texas Impacted by National Cap
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its FY 2025 income limits, which determine eligibility for a range of affordable housing programs including Section 8, public housing, and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). This...
Key Texas Housing Bills on the Move
As the 2025 Texas legislative session hits its midpoint, housing legislation is taking center stage. With skyrocketing home prices, a shortage of affordable units, and increasing pressure on local zoning codes, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing forward...
Fair Housing Groups Sue HUD Over Sudden Funding Cuts, Warn of Increased Discrimination
According to housingfinance.com, fair housing organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following the termination of key funding. Relman Colfax, a civil rights...
Hunt Capital Partners Transfers Ownership of 76-Unit Senior Affordable Housing Community to the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso
Hunt Capital Partners (HCP) transferred ownership of Alamito Terrace Apartments to Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME), the public housing authority of El Paso. Located at 508 South Virginia Avenue, Alamito Terrace Apartments serves as a reliable source...
TAAHP Advocates in Washington for Affordable Housing
This past week, TAAHP’s Government Affairs Chair, Meghan Cano and Policy and Regulatory Manager, Whitney Parra traveled to Washington, DC, for crucial meetings with the Texas Congressional Delegation. In collaboration with AHTCC, our federal partner, we worked to...
TAAHP Rally Day Recap
[custom-facebook-feed feed=1]On February 20, 2025, TAAHP’s biennial Rally Day at the Texas State Capitol marked a pivotal moment in our efforts to shape the future of affordable housing in Texas. This year’s event highlighted the growing influence of TAAHP and the...
TAAHP Making Strides in Texas’ 89th Legislative Session
As Texas' 89th Legislative Session continues, TAAHP remains actively engaged in advocating for the issues that matter most to our industry. We’ve made great strides so far, and as the session progresses, we want to keep you informed about the latest updates, our...
TAAHP Submits Public Comment on Proposed TDHCA Rule Change
TAAHP recently submitted a letter to TDHCA voicing strong concerns over a proposed change to Section 10.406 of the Texas Administrative Code, which would require local government approval before transferring ownership of TDHCA-regulated properties resulting in...
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