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USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Preserve and Improve Affordable Rental Housing in Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting applications for loans, grants, and debt deferrals to enhance affordable rental housing for low-income residents and farmworkers in rural communities. Funding is available through the Multifamily Housing...
HUD Announces Over $15 Million to Combat Youth Homelessness in Texas
HUD recently announced the allocation of $15.4 million to combat youth homelessness, particularly for those transitioning out of foster care. Through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program, this funding aims to prevent homelessness among young adults aged 18...
HUD Launches Update to Multifamily Asset Management Handbook, Seeks Public Input
HUD has initiated a comprehensive update to the Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook, the first significant revision since 1992. The updated handbook will incorporate hundreds of policy documents in one location with enhanced digital features...
HUD Awards Texas $25 Million to Combat Lead Hazards
HUD recently announced over $420 million in funding to eliminate lead hazards in homes across 32 states, including four significant grants in Texas totaling $25 million: Fort Worth: $5.7 million Houston: $7.75 million San Antonio: $5.75 million Harris County: $5.75...
HUD Announces New Actions to Improve its Handbook for the Management of Multifamily Affordable Homes
Process kicks off the first set of comprehensive updates to the Handbook since 1992 and will provide HUD-assisted property owners and managers with comprehensive guidance to better meet the needs of renters across America. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing...
A Turning Point for Texas Housing: Comptroller’s Housing Affordability Report Opens Doors for Action
The Comptroller’s report reveals a severe housing affordability crisis, exacerbated by rapid population growth and insufficient housing construction.
HUD Publishes Designations for DDAs and QCTs for 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published new designations for Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs). The new DDAs and QCTs will apply to Housing Credit allocations starting January 1, 2025. These...
HUD Announces $100 Million for PRO Housing Program’s Second Round
On August 13, HUD announced the availability of $100 million in funding for the second round of its Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program. This program provides grants to communities that have demonstrated significant progress in addressing...
FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; Comment Period Closes 10/28/24
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a proposed rule that would establish the housing goals for 2025-2027 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) would be required to meet on an annual basis. FHFA is requesting comments on all...
New HUD Guidance Aims to Improve Voucher Utilization for People with Disabilities
HUD published guidance that creates new alternative requirements and waivers that enable public housing agencies (PHAs) to better utilize Mainstream Vouchers to help persons with disabilities transition from and avoid institutional settings
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