Affordable Housing

FHFA: Inaugural Members Announced for the Federal Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, and Sustainable Housing

Diverse 20-member committee will advise Director on housing needs and housing finance policies The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the inaugural members of its Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, and Sustainable Housing. The Committee will provide non-binding advice to FHFA on how its regulated entities (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home…

HUD: Nearly $85 Million Invested to Take Additional Steps to Increase Housing Supply and Lower Housing Costs Across the Country

Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced funding for communities to eliminate barriers to building housing, production and launch innovative strategies to address local housing needs. Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding $85 million in grant funding for the Pathways to Removing…

HUD: Over $469 Million Made Available to Protect Families from Home Health and Safety Hazards

Funding will assist communities’ efforts to protect vulnerable residents by making improvements to older housing to eliminate housing-related health and safety hazards. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that makes over $469 million in grants available to state and…

CDFI Fund: Revisions to Capital Magnet Fund Interim Rule Published

Comments due to the CDFI Fund by August 26, 2024 The U.S. Department of the Treasury is issuing a revised Interim Rule for the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF), administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). Changes incorporated by the revised Interim Rule include, among other things:   This revised Interim Rule also reflects…

HUD: $18.7 Million Transaction Closed to Preserve Affordable Rental Homes for Pittsburgh Families

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced the recent completion of a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The transaction will enable the city of Pittsburgh to rehabilitate and preserve nearly 90 affordable rental homes at Manchester Commons,…

FHFA: Input Requested on Application Process for Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today issued a Request for Input (RFI) on opportunities to improve the Federal Home Loan Banks’ (FHLBanks) processes for members and project sponsors to apply for Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funding. “FHFA’s efforts to streamline the AHP application process should improve the FHLBanks’ ability to provide much needed funding…

FHFA: Public Input Sought on Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Proposed Duty to Serve Underserved Market Plans for 2025-2027

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today issued a request for input (RFI) on the proposed 2025-2027 Underserved Markets Plans (Plans) submitted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) under the Duty to Serve (DTS) program. The proposed Plans cover the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. “Providing sustainable liquidity for affordable housing…

HUD: $14.8 Million Transaction Closed to Build New Affordable Rental Homes in Chapel Hill, NC

Transaction supports the construction of 54 new affordable homes  CHAPEL HILL – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced the recent completion of a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Town of Chapel Hill Department of Housing. Through the transaction, the Town of Chapel Hill contracted with…

HUD: New FHA Loan Program Launched to Invest in Manufactured Home Communities

New program offers affordable financing for organizations to purchase or refinance and revitalize manufactured home communities to lower housing costs across the country. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), announced the launch of its new Manufactured Home Community loan product, which will provide an FHA-insured financing option for…

HUD: Agency Celebrates Annual National Homeownership Month

The June celebration reinforces the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting affordable homeownership and lowering housing costs for American families. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) joined President Joe Biden to celebrate June as the 22nd Annual National Homeownership Month. During National Homeownership Month, HUD is proud to double down on its ongoing leadership and…