Virginia Court Revives Arlington’s “Missing Middle” Housing Policy
A Virginia appeals court has revived Arlington County’s controversial “missing middle” housing policy, reversing a lower court ruling that had blocked its implementation. The decision allows, for now, the development of multi-unit homes to replace single-family...
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Bring Harsh Fallout for New York
New analyses show New York could lose billions in federal support under Trump’s proposed budget and House Republicans’ “Big Beautiful Bill,” including $13.5 billion annually from Medicaid, $2.1 billion from food aid, and $4.4 billion from housing assistance. The cuts...
Maryland Democrats Criticize Trump’s Proposal That Would Lead to Deep Housing Cuts
Proposed cuts in the Trump administration’s 2026 budget trigger strong backlash from Democratic lawmakers and housing advocates, as they threaten to strip thousands of Maryland families of housing assistance. Baltimore leaders warn the reductions, including a 43% cut...
Connecticut Housing Reform Bill Faces Pushback from Ridgefield Leaders
Connecticut’s new housing law, Public Act No. 25-49, is drawing sharp criticism from Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Board officials, who say it strips small towns of zoning authority and threatens their town character. The legislation, which promotes affordable...
Audit Finds Vacant Units, $3.8 Million in Questionable Spending in NYC Affordable Housing
A follow-up audit by the office of New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reveals that many Mitchell-Lama affordable housing units remain vacant for years, despite long waitlists and high housing demand. The review found persistent issues at four complexes, including...
$42.5 Million Project to Convert Former Hospital into Affordable Senior Units in St. Petersburg, FL
The St. Petersburg Housing Authority will begin construction in July on the second phase of a $42.5 million project to convert the former Edward White Hospital into 71 affordable apartments for seniors. Backed by $8.9 million in new city-approved funding, the...
$87.4 Million Affordable Housing Project Underway in Reno, Nevada
Construction is underway on the Reno Housing Authority’s largest affordable housing project, which will bring 199 new units to the former Hawk View Apartments site near the old Hug High School. The $87.4 million development is led by Brinshore Development, with Mohawk...
HUD Awards $10.7 Million to Improve Maine Public Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has recently awarded $10.7 million to fifteen public housing authorities in Maine. The federal grants, made through HUD's Public Housing Capital Fund, will be used to support statewide improvements and modernization...
Trump’s HUD Cuts Could Deepen San Francisco’s Housing Crisis
President Trump’s proposed budget includes $33.5 billion in cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, threatening critical support for San Francisco’s low-income residents. The city currently relies on $644 million in HUD grants, half of which fund...
147 Affordable Homes Completed, 113 More Break Ground in San Mateo County, California
Local officials celebrated the completion of 147 new affordable homes and broke ground on 113 more in Daly City as part of the largest affordable housing redevelopment in San Mateo County, California, history. Developed by MidPen Housing, the Midway Village project is...