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The 89th Texas Legislative Session: Key Insights for TAAHP Members
The 89th Texas Legislative Session, which began on January 14, promises to be a pivotal moment in state politics. With significant power struggles, internal party divisions, and high-stakes policy decisions at play, understanding the session’s key dynamics is...
U.S. Legislative Landscape: A Focus on Tax Policy and Affordable Housing
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,...
Demographic Trends and Implications for Rental Housing in Texas and the Austin Area
Texas' state demographer releases report on demographic trends that will impact rental housing in Texas and the Austin metropolitan area. See Report
Community Development Tax Incentives Spurr Economic Growth
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...
Lori Little Announces Retirement From NAHT
Lori Little, the long-serving president and CEO of the National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT), has announced her retirement after 22 years with the organization. Brian Dowling, who has been serving as interim chief revenue officer, will step in as interim CEO, while...
Strengthening State Housing Tax Credit Programs
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 25...
Texas Legislators Focusing on Single Family Housing in Affordable Housing Crisis
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...
Almost Half of Texas Renters are housing cost-burdened households
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...
HUD Publishes Final HOME Rule
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 rule,...
City of Dallas Grant Administration Announces Neighborhood Public Meetings for HUD Grants
Dallas, TX – The City of Dallas invites you to participate in a series of public meetings hosted by the Budget & Management Services – Grant Administration team, in partnership with the Community Development Commission (CDC). These meetings will gather essential...
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