A new blog post from Peter Lawrence with Novogradac and Co. explores recent private activity bonds (PABs) trends. In 2017, eleven states reported no multifamily PAB issuance, up from ten in 2016 and down from the high of 30 in 2011. According to the CDFA Annual Volume Cap Report, the eleven states that did not issues multifamily PABs are Indiana, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) Office of the Multifamily Housing announced an updated Form RD 3560-8 Tenant Certification for the July 1, 2025 implementation of the changes to income and asset calculations due to the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA).
Gov. Tina Kotek released the Governor’s Recommended Budget (GRB), detailing her vision to build on housing progress.
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) unveiled the first State of the State’s Housing Report for Oregon, providing an in-depth analysis of housing availability and affordability across the state.
Oregon Housing & Community Services is funding the creation, preservation and rehabilitation of more than 400 affordable homes across the state. These homes will help fill the need for housing for Oregonians with low incomes, including seniors, youth, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.