Abram Mamet • 10 min read
For decades, policymakers have recognized the intrinsic relationships between housing and health outcomes. Prioritizing housing as a social priority can consistently save communities much-needed funds and help provide long-term care for residents.
Ravi Malhotra • 3 min read
The Trump administration is working to reclaim a significant portion of the clean energy and infrastructure funding established through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IRA/BIL).
Pamela Martineau • 7 min read
Economic uncertainty, a shift toward larger transactions, and alternative Community Reinvestment Act options have created a challenging environment for LIHTC deals, pushing down the price of the credits in some parts of the country, some syndicators report.
Abram Mamet • 8 min read
HUD has published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document on positive rent reporting, marking its first stance on a rapidly growing practice in the affordable housing industry.
Lyla Maisto • 7 min read
In today’s affordable housing sector, stakeholders navigate a complex landscape of analytics and bureaucratic processes to identify and capitalize on tax credit opportunities.
Pamela Martineau • 7 min read
Some states have recently taken innovative measures to empower local communities and developers in constructing affordable housing projects that address the specific needs of the communities they serve.
Ethan Finlan • 9 min read
National Housing & Rehabilitation Association celebrates three industry pioneers with its “Distinguished Career” award.
Abram Mamet • 7 min read
Cris White retired as CEO of CHFA in February, closing a 35-year chapter with the organization. His lengthy tenure reflects CHFA’s strong workplace culture, positioning the organization to tackle complex housing challenges.
Abram Mamet • 7 min read
Although the LIHTC remains a primary driver of housing production in the United States, fierce competition for credits and sustained regulatory challenges have prompted developers to seek alternative funding sources in recent years.
Lyla Maisto • 8 min read
As the new administration plans to slash federal funding for vital food assistance programs, renters—and the affordable communities that house them—face dire consequences.
Pamela Martineau • 7 min read
Restore-Rebuild, HUD’s rebranded Faircloth-to-RAD conversion program, seeks to streamline and integrate the RAD conversion process for PHA mixed-finance developments to increase affordable rental units in housing markets throughout the nation.
Ethan Finlan • 5 min read
In February, Maine’s state housing authority released its first annual assessment of housing affordability in the Pine Tree State. The 2025 Housing Outlook finds both positive and negative signs for the affordable housing market.