Texas builds more homes than any other state - yet it, like many others, cannot meet the current demand. There are numerous reasons for the gulf between output and need, and Texas is hardly alone in falling short. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find a state...
TAAHP recently submitted a letter to TDHCA voicing strong concerns over a proposed change to Section 10.406 of the Texas Administrative Code, which would require local government approval before transferring ownership of TDHCA-regulated properties resulting in...
TAAHP's Local and Municipal Affairs (LAMA) group works to engage and advocate on affordable housing policies at the local level. Currently, The City of Dallas is reviewing proposed changes to the bylaws of the Public Facility Corporation (PFC) and Housing Finance...
Dominium has acquired land in Maxwell, Texas, to build Anson Crossing, a new affordable housing community with 312 homes for individuals and families. The development will offer modern amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and in-unit washers and...
The City of Austin has secured a $6.7 million federal PRO Housing Grant, selected from over 200 applicants, to boost its affordable housing initiatives. The funding will be used to improve zoning, support the Ryan Drive development, and invest in South Congress...
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...
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...
The Ekos City Heights apartments have opened in southeast Austin, providing affordable housing for residents, particularly targeting seniors and individuals needing additional support. This $42 million development offers 179 affordable units, with over half...
Lori Little, the long-serving president and CEO of the National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT), has announced her retirement after 22 years with the organization. Brian Dowling, who has been serving as interim chief revenue officer, will step in as interim CEO,...
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