Affordable Housing News Blog
San Antonio City Councilman Fights Affordable Housing in District
San Antonio City Councilman and homeowners fight against an affordable housing project in Northeast Side district. Find out more about the zoning battle.
TDHCA posts DRAFT 2025 Site Demographic Characteristics Report
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has posted the Preliminary DRAFT 2025 Site Demographics Characteristics Report.
San Antonio City Council Member Proposes Bold Affordable Housing Policies
San Antonio District 5 Council member Teri Castillo has introduced two significant housing policy proposals aimed at addressing the city’s affordable housing crisis. At a recent press conference, Castillo, joined by Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Congressman Greg Casar, and...
Draft 2025 QAP Public Comment Period Open September 20 – October 11
As TDHCA advances its development of the 2025 QAP, TAAHP remains actively involved, championing the interests of the affordable housing industry. Led by its QAP Committee, TAAHP is working to ensure that the 2025 QAP aligns with the needs and priorities of its members.
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...
Two Texas Properties Among the $69.1 Million Green Retrofit Grants HUD Awarded
HUD awards $69.1 million to support significant energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations in almost 2,000 homes.
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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