General News

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.

The agencies that administer New Hampshire’s federal funds of Community Development Block Grant (CBDG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), HOME- American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) are having a consultation meeting for input into the activities that will be federally funded for the state’s 2025 Action Plan.

The draft LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for 2025-2026 has been posted to HLC’s website.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved financing from various programs to support nine housing developments.

Minnesota Housing announced the availability of up to approximately $5.5 million in funding to address homelessness and housing instability among students and their families through the Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Program. 

Minnesota Housing announced the availability of up to $25.0 million for Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program Rental Assistance during the grant term of Oct. 1, 2025-Sept. 30, 2027, to provide funding for temporary rental assistance and housing-related expenses, such as application fees and security deposits, in partnership with supportive services for High Priority Homeless families and individuals.

Minnesota Housing announced the availability of up to approximately $20.5 million in funding to provide supportive services and direct financial assistance to help households retain their housing or obtain housing through the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP). 

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Announces Board and Committee Meetings – Nov. 20, 2024 

Minnesota Housing is now accepting pre-applications for an award of 2025 four percent Housing Tax Credits (HTC) for projects expected to be financed with tax-exempt volume limited bonding authority from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).