The Austin Animal Advisory Commission has formally recommended that the Austin City Council require pet-friendly policies in all housing developments that receive City funding, subsidies, tax incentives, or other forms of public financial assistance. Recommended...
As the Texas housing crisis evolves, so must our development strategies. For decades, the blueprint for affordable housing relied heavily on dense, mid-rise apartment complexes or three-story garden walkups. But today, a compelling alternative is emerging:...
The TAAHP Foundation is now accepting nominations for new members of its Board of Directors. The Foundation supports students living in affordable housing owned and/or managed by TAAHP members who are pursuing higher education — including colleges, universities,...
President Trump's recent "Removing Regulatory Barriers" executive order aims to remove federal and local regulatory barriers to building more affordable homes. That sounds promising — but what does it actually mean for affordable rental housing, like public housing...
A $60 Billion Commitment to Enhance U.S. Housing Affordability and Help Create and Preserve 250,000 Units Over Five Years Key Takeaways: Building on its extensive track record and position as the number one affordable housing lender in the U.S., Citi is announcing...
Housing advocacy often unfolds on short timelines. A floor amendment can surface late. A substitute can appear hours before a vote. Agency proposals can be posted with limited windows for public input. To stay effective in those moments, TAAHP needs more than a...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a proposed rule repealing its Discriminatory Effects Standard, which governs disparate impact liability in accordance with the Fair Housing Act. Disparate impact liability is the legal theory...
In the second half of 2025, both the House and Senate advanced major bipartisan housing authorization packages, underscoring sustained congressional attention to housing supply, financing constraints, and program efficiency. In December, the House Financial...
(Austin, TX) On December 10th, the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP), held its annual Market Outlook for Affordable Housing at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin. The event included several presentations that began with Texas A&M...
On November 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a sudden and sweeping revision to the fiscal year 2025 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity. The change fundamentally altered how the nation’s largest federal homelessness...
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