Affordable Housing News Blog
Construction Site COVID-19 Safety Resources
The National Association of Home Builders has provided a list of Construction Site COVID-19 Safety Resources to ensure your construction site adheres to federal guidance - staying safe and healthy. Sample Response Plan from the Construction Industry Safety Coalition:...
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.
Saigebrook Development Celebrates Grand Opening of Aria Grand Apartments
From Community Impact Aria Grand Apartments, a 70-unit affordable housing complex at 1800 S. I-35, Austin, celebrated its grand opening Jan. 22. The affordable housing community built by O-SDA Industries and Saigebrook Development provides tenants programs to assist...
Survey: 68% of Austinites Say More Affordable Housing is Needed
The City of Austin’s community survey found that 68 percent of Austin residents believe more affordable housing is needed.
Texans Spending Too Much on Housing
Texans say they are spending too much on housing. New statewide poll results released found nearly half of Texas adults say it is difficult for them to find affordable housing in the area where they live, and a similar share believe they spend too much of their income on housing. The independent poll was conducted by the Texas Lyceum, the 40-year-old nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership organization.
CRA Reform: What it may mean to the Affordable Housing Industry
The new rule could leave developers looking for new funding sources and residents with even less affordable housing inventory. The proposed rule broadens the definition of what finance activities qualify as a community benefit. It also streamlines the new performance metric, which may not reflect the true investment in low- and moderate-income communities. The public comment period closes March 09, 2020.
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