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NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Utica Crescent Lottery: Studios From $739 in Brooklyn

Affordable housing units in East Flatbush offer studios for $739 and one-bedrooms for $784, part of the Vital Brooklyn initiative.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Utica Crescent Lottery: Studios From $739 in Brooklyn

Affordable housing units in East Flatbush offer studios for $739 and one-bedrooms for $784, part of the Vital Brooklyn initiative.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
1 day ago
NYC parents

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 days ago

The New Yorkers who can't get housing vouchers as Mamdani fights program expansion

Ciro Sollazzi faces eviction and fears homelessness after losing his job and falling behind on rent.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
13 hours ago

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
15 hours ago

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

The Arena Hotel in San Jose will serve as a temporary shelter for residents transitioning to permanent housing with federal vouchers.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 days ago

The New Yorkers who can't get housing vouchers as Mamdani fights program expansion

Ciro Sollazzi faces eviction and fears homelessness after losing his job and falling behind on rent.
#oakland
fromKqed
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
9 hours ago

Homeless shelter owner will get $1.6M from Oakland in settlement

Oakland will pay $1.6 million to settle a dispute with the owner of a former homeless shelter, amid claims of property damage and lease issues.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
2 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
Boston
fromStreetsblog New York City
22 hours ago

Columbia Agrees to Fund 125th Street Subway Elevator - But Leaves MTA Holding the Bag - Streetsblog New York City

Columbia University will pay $33 million for escalators and one elevator at the 1 train station, while the MTA covers the remaining costs.
#housing-affordability
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Democrats propose bill targeting corporate housing tax breaks

Democrats introduce legislation to restrict institutional investors and hedge funds from bulk-purchasing single-family homes to address housing affordability crisis and preserve homeownership opportunities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

A blueprint for making housing more affordable

Housing affordability problems stem primarily from housing scarcity and high home costs driven by zoning, permitting, and regulatory barriers, not just high mortgage rates.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
11 hours ago

Virginia governor's amendments keep Faith in Housing Act in limbo

The governor's housing affordability campaign faces challenges, but a new faith-based housing bill could significantly impact development in Virginia.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

The ROAD to Housing Act passed big, here is what it missed

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents bipartisan recognition of a housing affordability crisis impacting the American Dream and political stability.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Democrats propose bill targeting corporate housing tax breaks

Democrats introduce legislation to restrict institutional investors and hedge funds from bulk-purchasing single-family homes to address housing affordability crisis and preserve homeownership opportunities.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."
US news
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Judge questions federal government's reasoning for withholding Gateway funds | amNewYork

A federal judge questioned the Trump administration's reasons for freezing Gateway Tunnel project funding, suggesting political motives behind the decision.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'It's like a circus' - inside the chaotic six-hour council meeting to find more land for new homes

"We're all over the place here - this meeting should be suspended. We should get our ducks in a row and come back here and do this properly. I mean it's like a circus - you're saying one thing, and then you're going back. You're kind of changing your answers."
London politics
Education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

This Working Life with Gavin Mendel-Gleason: 'We try to make it easier for normal people to file applications for grants'

Scidonia.ai simplifies the grant application process using AI technology.
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

There's now a plan to open a city-owned grocery store in East Harlem

"Given the steadily increasing price of groceries, officials like Mamdani hope that city-owned grocery stores may help struggling New Yorkers with more affordable options."
New York City
Europe news
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
#housing-shortage
fromFortune
3 days ago
SF real estate

Trump's White House: America is short 10 million houses | Fortune

The U.S. faces a 10 million housing shortage, and regulatory cuts could boost construction and stabilize prices.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago
Real estate

White House says US has housing deficit of 10 million units

The estimated housing shortage in the U.S. ranges from 1.2 million to over 4 million units, depending on the criteria used.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's White House: America is short 10 million houses | Fortune

The U.S. faces a 10 million housing shortage, and regulatory cuts could boost construction and stabilize prices.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

White House says US has housing deficit of 10 million units

The estimated housing shortage in the U.S. ranges from 1.2 million to over 4 million units, depending on the criteria used.
#homeownership
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
#palo-alto
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UK councils to get extra 41m funding to crack down on rogue landlords'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, supported by donations, while English councils receive funding to enforce new landlord regulations.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Ready to Build' scheme delivers just 32 sites as councils fail to take up programme

Only 32 sites across the country have benefited from a scheme that was launched to tackle vacancy in towns and villages and allow people to build homes.
Renovation
#brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
11 hours ago
Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
11 hours ago
Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

#housing-policy
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NAREB affordable homeownership bus tour targets Black homeownership gap

NAREB launched an Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour to address the Black homeownership gap through education and resources in eight U.S. cities.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

New York Opens Applications for Free Air Conditioner Program-As Trump Looks to Gut It, Again

New Yorkers can apply for HEAP, a program aiding low-income households with cooling, but its future is uncertain due to potential funding cuts.
#housing
fromKqed
4 days ago
East Bay real estate

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

fromMission Local
4 days ago
SF politics

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

California
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

After budget letdown, hundreds rally for new Jackson Mann community center in Allston

Councilor Liz Breadon demands $65 million for Jackson Mann Community Center to ensure serious investment in Allston-Brighton.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
#housing-supply
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Kentucky housing reform bill collapses in final hours

The omnibus measure SB 9 aimed to expand housing supply but failed due to disagreements over short-term rental regulations.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Kentucky housing reform bill collapses in final hours

The omnibus measure SB 9 aimed to expand housing supply but failed due to disagreements over short-term rental regulations.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

Disabled Borrowers Sue Trump Admin. Over Denied Debt Relief

The Department of Education's failure to properly process discharge applications from vulnerable and sick borrowers is reprehensible. We are simply asking the Department to review their applications on the merits, as is their right.
NYC parents
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Thousands of NYC tenants face May deadline as emergency housing vouchers wind down

Over 5,000 low-income NYC households face a deadline as federal housing vouchers run out, prompting NYCHA to seek alternative housing solutions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

Increased home construction in the US could benefit the middle class and stimulate economic growth, addressing a 10 million housing shortage.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

Increased home construction in the US could benefit the middle class and stimulate economic growth, addressing a 10 million housing shortage.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

HUD investigates Washington covenant homeownership program

The Covenant Homeownership Program provides a zero-interest secondary loan to help cover down payments and closing costs, widely viewed as the first explicitly race-conscious housing finance program of its kind.
Washington DC
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Brooklyn News: Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Bay Ridge and Park Slope feature notable real estate listings, including affordable housing options and stylish renovations.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

Through Community Facilities Districts (CFD), Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), Public Improvement Districts (PID), Community Development Districts (CDD) and reimbursement districts (RD), builders can potentially shift infrastructure costs off their balance sheets and onto special districts that homebuyers ultimately absorb through property taxes without potentially adding debt to the builder's books.
LA real estate
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Expanding the J-51 Tax Incentive is Key Co-ops Staying Affordable-And Becoming Sustainable

Expanded J-51 proposal can help co-ops afford energy upgrades and maintain affordability for residents.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Housing muni market swells amid affordability policy debate

Municipal bonds have become a critical financing tool for affordable housing, growing 198% since 2016 and now representing 7% of the $4.4 trillion municipal bond market.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 month ago

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

Congress is finalizing federal housing reform bills inspired by California's crisis, proposing streamlined regulations and modular housing financing to help states build more homes efficiently.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Portland Housing Bureau Finds Millions More in Unspent Funds

The Portland Housing Bureau has found additional unspent dollars in its coffers, adding to the previous $21 million it found through an audit last year. It is unclear exactly how much money is in the fund, but Council President Jamie Dunphy called councilors over the weekend to tell them they would soon learn of the specifics of what was found in the Housing Investment Fund. He told the Mercury February 2 that he did not yet know how much total funding was available.
Portland
Environment
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Got a Climate-Friendly Idea for NYCHA? This Grant Could Help Fund It

NYCHA residents can apply by Feb. 12 for grants funding resident-led climate projects, with awards from $1,500 up to $15,000.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.
US politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

HUD Poised for Likely Budget Boost, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Congress increased HUD funding to $77.3 billion, restoring support for Section 8 and homelessness grants while trimming public housing funding.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Trade groups push for changes to ROAD to Housing Act provisions

A bipartisan housing bill combining House and Senate provisions faces concerns from mortgage bankers over provisions that could reduce housing supply and increase lender costs through FHA loan limit decreases and expanded disclosure requirements.
#portland-housing-bureau
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility

HUD and DHS will audit federally assisted housing, verify tenant eligibility, require corrective action within 30 days, and seek recovery for ineligible or deceased tenants.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Guidelines Altered for Obtaining Tax Credits to Build Affordable Housing

California's Tax Credit Allocation Committee adopted new objective rules for distributing over $400 million annually in federal tax credits to affordable housing developers, replacing a lottery system that previously determined funding allocation.
fromLos Angeles Times
41 years ago

Loan Arranged for Rehab Development

First Interstate Mortgage Co.'s income property division has arranged a $2.3-million construction loan and $2.6-million permanent loan for the rehabilitation of an existing three-story building in Pasadena, located at 95 N. Marengo St.
Real estate
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 month ago

How to Buy a House with Low Income Even If You Have Little Savings

Many buyers assume homeownership is out of reach if they earn less than the area's median income - but that's not always true. From FHA and USDA loans to down payment assistance programs, there are real pathways to homeownership - even if you have little savings.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

U.S. House votes to to pass Housing for the 21st Century Act

The HOME Reform Act reduces duplicative reviews, exempts small and infill affordable projects from NEPA, and modernizes federal oversight to speed affordable and manufactured housing.
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Down payment assistance programs top 2,600 in Q4 2025

Down payment assistance averages about $18,000, lowers loan-to-value by roughly 8.8%, and expands affordability and loan quality nationwide.
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