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Affordable housing providers warn that imposing local rent caps could threaten the very financing needed to maintain their properties and serve residents effectively.

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Affordable housing providers warn removing exemptions would jeopardize financing and maintenance
Nonprofit and mission-driven housing providers told the Richmond Rent Board that exempting deed-restricted and federally financed properties from local rent restrictions is necessary to avoid regulatory conflicts with HUD, TCAC and other funding rules and to preserve capital for maintenance.
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September 4, 2026 at 6:48 AM
In a bold move, the Pima County Board has ousted five Industrial Development Authority members and unveiled a new structure aimed at boosting economic development and transparency.

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Pima County Board removes IDA board members and approves new IDA structure
Following an executive session, the Pima County Board voted to remove five Industrial Development Authority board members without cause, adopt a new organizational memorandum (excluding Attachment A), and appoint several new directors to staggered terms; the board also directed the IDA to return two additional candidates within 60 days.
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August 1, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The Town of Southborough is exploring innovative financing strategies for affordable housing, including federal options and a potential real-estate transfer fee.

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Affordable Housing Trust explores MHP Mini Boost, federal options and a transfer fee to fund projects
The Trust discussed applying for technical assistance (MHP Mini Boost and larger TA programs), probing whether the federal '21st Century' housing bill could help, and debated a real‑estate transfer fee (examples cited from Nantucket and other towns). Members assigned follow-ups on applications, parcel lists and community outreach.
citizenportal.ai
July 22, 2026 at 4:58 AM
A crucial $2 million grant has slipped through the fingers of MSP Real Estate, leaving their affordable housing project in Wauwatosa in limbo and raising questions about the future of community development.

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MSP affordable housing term sheet stalls after $2 million grant not awarded
City staff told the Financial Affairs Committee that an MSP Real Estate affordable housing proposal for the Burley Triangle lacks a critical $2 million grant and is not moving forward; Milwaukee County had pledged $1 million but the project has no financial path forward at this time.
citizenportal.ai
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Affordable housing financing is in jeopardy as tax credit prices plummet and tariffs skyrocket, leaving Seattle's future in the balance.

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Affordable housing financing faces uncertainty as tax credits and tariffs impact market
Expert discusses tax credit pricing drops and tariff effects on affordable housing financing.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Seattle's affordable housing crisis deepens as tax credit values plummet, threatening the future of accessible homes for residents.

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Affordable housing tax credit pricing declines amid market uncertainty
Tax credits for affordable housing drop 10 to 15 cents due to market instability.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Oxnard City Council has just greenlit tax-exempt bond financing for three major affordable housing projects, paving the way for hundreds of new homes!

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Oxnard council approves TEFRA actions to advance three affordable housing projects
The council held TEFRA hearings and adopted resolutions enabling CMFA tax‑exempt bond financing for Aspire Apartments (88 units, up to $25M), Cypress Place Phase 2 (60 units, up to $20M) and Lockwood 3 (234 units, up to $70M); council noted modest interest-rate savings and voted 6–0 on each item.
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April 24, 2026 at 5:23 AM
CalHFA's bond recycling program has financed nearly 7,000 affordable housing units, but looming tax law changes threaten to reshape its future.

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CalHFA Updates Bond Recycling Program Impacting Affordable Housing Financing in California
CalHFA reports on bond recycling program outcomes and future adjustments to tax law.
citizenportal.ai
July 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Mill Valley is at a crossroads, where city officials are tackling the urgent challenge of affordable housing amidst a backdrop of community values and environmental sustainability.

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MidPen outlines affordable housing project feasibility in Mill Valley zoning discussion
MidPen discusses zoning allowances and financing options for affordable housing in Mill Valley.
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May 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
New York City just took a bold step to tackle its housing crisis by increasing the Housing Development Corporation's bonding authority by $1 billion, paving the way for more affordable homes!

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New York Assembly approves $1B increase in Housing Development Corporation bonding authority
Legislation raises New York City HDC's bonding capacity to $20 billion to support housing projects.
citizenportal.ai
June 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM