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HUD Just Made It Easier to Get an FHA Home Loan

HUD Just Made It Easier to Get an FHA Home LoanBuying a home with an FHA loan just got a little simpler. HUD removed fees, reduced paperwork, and o...

Congress Just Passed the Biggest Housing Bill in Decades

Congress Just Passed the Biggest Housing Bill in DecadesFor the first time in over 30 years, Congress passed a major housing affordability bill — with a 358...

This Week in Affordable Housing

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of June 22, 2026Nearly half of all U.S. renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. This week, Congress,...

This Week in Affordable Housing

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of June 15, 2026From Senate budget fights to Section 8 waiting lists opening across the country — here's what happen...

HUD Ends Restore-Rebuild — And Affordable Housing Pays the Price

HUD Ends Restore-Rebuild — And Affordable Housing Pays the PriceHUD has ended the Restore-Rebuild Initiative, a program that was helping build deeply affordable hom...

Cities and States Are Stepping Up for Affordable Housing

Cities and States Are Stepping Up for Affordable HousingThe federal government is cutting housing programs. Cities and states are stepping up. Here's what r...

This Week in Affordable Housing

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of June 8, 2026Federal housing cuts are hitting families hard, while cities scramble to fill the gap. Here's a roun...

House Lawmakers Advance FY 2027 HUD Funding Bill

House Lawmakers Advance FY 2027 HUD Funding BillA new House spending proposal would reduce HUD funding for FY 2027. Here's what it could mean for Se...

New Bill Could Change How Affordable Housing Eligibility Is Calculated

New Bill Could Change How Affordable Housing Eligibility Is CalculatedCongress is considering changes to the AMI system that could affect affordable housing eligibility a...

Building Housing Near Jobs Cuts Government Costs in Half

Building Housing Near Jobs Cuts Government Costs in HalfNew research proves it: homes built near jobs, stores, and transit cost the government less and gene...

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of May 25, 2026

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of June 1, 2026From a major bipartisan housing bill headed to Trump's desk to deep federal budget cuts — this week'...

HUD Releases 2026 Income Limits: Average Increase of 3.4% Nationwide

HUD Releases 2026 Income Limits: Average Increase of 3.4% NationwideIncome limits help determine who qualifies for housing assistance. Here's a closer look at HUD's 202...

HUD Ends Key Housing Voucher Flexibilities: What It Means for Families

HUD Ends Key Housing Voucher Flexibilities: What It Means for FamiliesHUD has ended several Section 8 and housing voucher flexibilities that helped speed up approvals. Se...

This Week in Affordable Housing

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of May 25, 2026Congress passed a major housing bill, 21 senators pushed back on HUD's work requirements, and renter...

This Week in Affordable Housing

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of May 18, 2026Congress, local governments, and housing agencies made major moves this week on Section 8, Housing C...

Affordable Housing Scams Are Targeting Section 8 Applicants

Affordable Housing Scams Are Targeting Section 8 ApplicantsScam calls targeting Section 8 and affordable housing applicants are rising. Here’s how to spot fake...

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of May 11, 2026

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of May 11, 2026Affordable housing debates intensified this week as lawmakers tackled Section 8 protections, HUD fun...

Congress Begins Work on HUD Funding for 2027: What It Could Mean for Section 8

Congress Begins Work on HUD Funding for 2027: What It Could Mean for Section 8Congress has started work on the 2027 HUD budget, and the outcome could affect Section 8 vouchers, p...

Emergency Housing Vouchers Are Ending Early. What Renters Need to Know

Emergency Housing Vouchers Are Ending Early. What Renters Need to KnowEmergency housing vouchers are ending earlier than expected, leaving thousands of renters and cities...

This Week in Affordable Housing

This Week in Affordable Housing: Week of May 4, 2026A roundup of this week’s affordable housing and Section 8 news, including policy changes, new housin...

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