The City of Austin has received a $6.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help create more affordable housing over the next six years. The funds will support several initiatives, including financing the Ryan Drive...
Bobby Wilkinson, executive director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), has been appointed to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Wilkinson, who has led TDHCA since 2019, brings...
Scott Turner, HUD SecretaryPhoto Credit: MavsFan28Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 55-44 and sworn...
FHFA has recently updated their affordable housing policies for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, focusing on their 2025-2027 Duty to Serve (DTS) plans. These plans prioritize manufactured housing, rural housing, and affordable housing preservation, with increased...
As the 2025 Texas Legislative Session officially begins, over 2,300 bills have already been filed, signaling a surge in legislative activity compared to previous sessions. This increase reflects a combination of growing urgency among lawmakers and an influx of new...
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced a rule action relating to 10 TAC Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Uniform Guidance for Recipients of Federal and State Funds, Section 1.401, Effective Date and Definitions, Section 1.404, Purchase...
TDHCA is pleased to announce the release of a new Fair Housing tool that makes it easier for TDHCA-monitored multifamily properties to complete their affirmative marketing plans. This new tool allows the management company preparing the plan to search for their...
The 89th Texas Legislative Session, which began on January 14, promises to be a pivotal moment in state politics. With significant power struggles, internal party divisions, and high-stakes policy decisions at play, understanding the session’s key dynamics is...
The 119th Congress officially convened on January 3, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in policymaking with significant implications for the nation's affordable housing landscape. With Republicans controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate,...
Texas' state demographer releases report on demographic trends that will impact rental housing in Texas and the Austin metropolitan area. See...
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