Affordable housing breaking news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on affordable housing:

Breaking News

  1. California to Invest $1.4 Billion in Affordable Housing: The state of California has announced a plan to invest $1.4 billion in affordable housing over the next five years, with a focus on building new units and preserving existing ones. (Source: The Sacramento Bee)
  2. New York City to Build 10,000 Affordable Apartments: The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable apartments over the next decade, with a focus on mixed-income developments and community land trusts. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. Affordable Housing Crisis Worsens in San Francisco: A new report from the San Francisco Planning Department finds that the city's affordable housing crisis is worsening, with a shortage of over 100,000 affordable units and a growing waitlist for public housing. (Source: The San Francisco Chronicle)

Recent Developments

  1. HUD Awards $2.5 Billion in Affordable Housing Grants: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $2.5 billion in grants to support affordable housing projects across the country, including new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of existing units. (Source: HUD.gov)
  2. Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program Extended: The U.S. Congress has extended the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, which provides tax credits to developers of affordable housing projects. The program has been extended through 2025. (Source: Novogradac)
  3. New Study Finds Affordable Housing Can Reduce Poverty: A new study by the Urban Institute finds that affordable housing can be an effective tool in reducing poverty, by providing a stable and affordable place to live for low-income families. (Source: Urban Institute)

Opinion and Analysis

  1. The Affordable Housing Crisis is a National Emergency: An op-ed in The New York Times argues that the affordable housing crisis is a national emergency that requires immediate attention and action from policymakers. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. How to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis: An article in The Atlantic explores various solutions to the affordable housing crisis, including increasing funding for affordable housing programs, reforming zoning laws, and promoting community land trusts. (Source: The Atlantic)
  3. The Role of Non-Profits in Affordable Housing: An article in Nonprofit Quarterly highlights the important role that non-profit organizations play in providing affordable housing, and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing non-profits in this area. (Source: Nonprofit Quarterly)