Affordable housing news

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

National News

  1. HUD Announces $2.8 Billion in Funding for Affordable Housing: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced $2.8 billion in funding for affordable housing programs, including the National Housing Trust Fund and the HOME Investment Partnerships program. (Source: HUD.gov)
  2. New Report Highlights Affordable Housing Crisis in the US: A new report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) finds that the US is facing a severe affordable housing crisis, with over 11 million renter households paying more than 50% of their income on rent. (Source: NLIHC.org)
  3. Congress Passes Bill to Increase Funding for Affordable Housing: The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase funding for affordable housing programs, including the National Housing Trust Fund and the HOME Investment Partnerships program. (Source: The Hill)

State and Local News

  1. California Passes Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Production: California has passed a bill to increase the production of affordable housing, including the creation of a new state agency to oversee affordable housing development. (Source: CalMatters)
  2. New York City Announces Plan to Build 10,000 New Affordable Housing Units: New York City has announced a plan to build 10,000 new affordable housing units over the next decade, with a focus on building in neighborhoods with high levels of poverty and gentrification. (Source: Gothamist)
  3. Seattle Passes Affordable Housing Ordinance: Seattle has passed an ordinance requiring developers to include affordable housing units in new construction projects, with a focus on building in neighborhoods with high levels of poverty and gentrification. (Source: The Seattle Times)

Industry News

  1. New Affordable Housing Development Opens in Chicago: A new affordable housing development has opened in Chicago, featuring 100 units of affordable housing and a range of community amenities. (Source: Curbed Chicago)
  2. Non-Profit Organization Launches Affordable Housing Initiative: A non-profit organization has launched an initiative to build affordable housing in underserved communities, with a focus on providing housing and support services to low-income families. (Source: Non-Profit News)
  3. New Report Highlights the Importance of Affordable Housing in Healthcare: A new report by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) highlights the importance of affordable housing in healthcare, finding that stable housing is critical to improving health outcomes for low-income families. (Source: NACHC.org)