Montgomery County public hearing draws more than 200 testifiers on FY27 budget Dozens of community leaders and residents testified at a Montgomery County Council public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget, urging increased funding for aging services, nonprofit contract COLAs, parks, affordable housing, mental‑health programs and debating the future of the county's trash incinerator.

Montgomery County residents and leaders passionately rallied at a public hearing, urging the council to bolster funding for vital services from aging support to affordable housing.

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Senate Finance committee advances H.949 after amendment to expand renter credit The Senate Finance Committee voted to adopt amendment 5.1 to H.949, expanding a renter tax credit and adjusting related property-tax calculations; the amendment was adopted 7-0 and the committee approved the bill as amended to be reported out of committee.

The Senate Finance Committee has unanimously approved a significant amendment to H.949 that expands the renter tax credit, offering much-needed relief for Vermont's working and middle-class households.

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Albemarle supervisors split on vehicle tax; board reallocates roughly $2 million to affordable housing fund After public hearings on FY27 revenue proposals, the Board rejected a motion to prepare the budget assuming a 15¢ personal-property (vehicle) tax increase and instead approved a staff-directed package reallocating available one-time and constrained funds so about $2.0 million will go to the Affordable Housing Investment Fund.

Albemarle County's Board of Supervisors has opted against a proposed vehicle tax hike and instead redirected $2 million toward affordable housing initiatives, igniting a heated debate among residents.

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Council introduces micro-dwelling zoning amendment amid debate over scope and equity Council voted 8–1 to introduce an ordinance adding a micro-dwelling (tiny home) development category limited to certain zones and cluster contexts; some council members criticized the draft as overly restrictive and signaled plans for further work with the planning commission.

Saginaw City Council is stirring up debate with a new ordinance that could pave the way for tiny home developments, but not everyone is on board with the proposed restrictions!

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CalHFA has executed agreement for employer-funded shared‑appreciation pilot for down‑payment assistance Director Ellen Martin told the committee CalHFA has executed a funding and implementation agreement with a prospective partner to pilot an employer-funded shared-appreciation down-payment program using CalHFA’s Dream for All infrastructure; guidelines and a public announcement are expected soon.

CalHFA is set to launch an innovative employer-funded down-payment pilot that could transform homeownership for first-time buyers in California!

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CalHFA to rebuild construction-lending capacity and align with new HDFC to speed affordable housing CalHFA leaders told the New Opportunities Committee they will prioritize rebuilding construction lending as a core, foundational product, coordinate closely with the newly formed Housing Development and Finance Committee (HDFC) and use pilots, CDFI partnerships and hires to manage risk before scaling programs.

CalHFA is prioritizing the restoration of construction lending as a critical step to accelerate affordable housing production in California.

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Planning commission recommends expanded local‑preference policy to City Council to prioritize live‑and‑work applicants Staff proposed amendments to Municipal Code §24.16.045 to broaden local preference eligibility—including live/work and antidisplacement categories—and to require data tracking; the commission voted to recommend the change to City Council after questions about verification, enforcement and lotteries for 100% affordable projects.

Santa Cruz is taking a bold step to prioritize local residents with a proposed housing policy that expands eligibility and strengthens tenant protections—could this be the change we need?

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Counties own vacant lots that could become affordable housing today. Miami-Dade proved it. NACo + Smart Growth America have helped 23 counties replicate the model, from Baltimore to Honolulu.

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Bakersfield planners receive 2025 Housing Element annual report, staff say city remains behind RHNA target City planning staff presented Bakersfield's 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, reporting 2,125 permits in 2025 and 12.7% of the sixth-cycle RHNA completed; commissioners voted to receive and file the report while routine consent items cleared the docket with one abstention.

Bakersfield's Planning Commission reveals that the city is lagging in its housing goals, having completed only 12.7% of its target, but with ambitious plans ahead!

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Mumbai Real Estate: India’s High-Growth Property Hub

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Story County seeks direction to launch up to $2M LMI housing support program using FY27 TIF funds Staff asked the board for direction to bring policy changes next week to run a two-year, up-to-$2,000,000 LMI housing support program (reimbursement basis) using FY27 TIF funds; cities would apply and must provide a 25% match. The board directed staff to return with formal documents and outreach plans.

Story County is poised to launch a groundbreaking $2 million low- and moderate-income housing support program that could transform local communities!

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Roseville EDA authorizes Neighborhood House to administer emergency rental assistance program The EDA authorized a professional services agreement with Neighborhood House to run an emergency rental assistance program funded at $132,000 (two years of $60,000 for assistance plus a 10% administration fee). Staff recommended a 50% AMI eligibility threshold and a May 1 program start date.

Roseville is stepping up to support residents in need with a new emergency rental assistance program, backed by a $132,000 investment to prevent evictions.

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The Federal Housing Bill: ‘A Bunch of Tweaks, But Good Ones’ — Shelterforce The outcome of two housing bills could be a broad update to federal housing and community development rules—or it all might fall apart.

Congress just passed major housing bills with rare bipartisan support (390–9, 89–10).

They’re dense—covering zoning, manufactured housing, CLTs, investor caps, and more—and now head to conference.

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Join us for our policy talk on April 23 at 12pm, where local developer Steven Wilk will walk us through his groundbreaking project in East Raleigh.

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Waynesboro: Number of unhoused seeking shelter up dramatically Augusta Free Press provides breaking news and sports coverage for Waynesboro, Va., Virginia and across the United States and the world.

Here, we’re going to report on the efforts of a local nonprofit that provides shelter for the unhoused, and how busy it was in the most recent cold-weather season.

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Vancouver council unlocks $1.4M for SRO upgrades, cooling-warming rooms A UBC housing researcher said: “Indoor heat exposure in SROs is dangerous and leaves tenants at elevated risk of heat-related illness, injury and death.”

Extreme indoor temperatures can be life-threatening in SROs. Cooling and warming retrofits are critical to reducing that risk.

Hats off to Central City Foundation and SRO-C for advancing this work.

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Planning board recommends rezoning for 60‑unit affordable senior housing at Chapel Hill Road The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a conditional town center commercial rezoning to allow a 60‑unit age‑restricted affordable rental community at 102 & 12 Chapel Hill Road; staff recommended approval and the developer said similar projects in the region lease quickly.

A new 60-unit affordable senior housing project is on the horizon for Chapel Hill Road, promising to meet critical housing needs for those 55 and older!

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Commission approves 7-unit Ohio Avenue live-work development with conditions The Richmond Planning Commission approved PLN25-0168, a three-story, 7-unit live-work building on Ohio Avenue, 5–0, adding conditions for parkway trees and signage to prevent driveway sidewalk blockage; applicant proposed voluntary on-site affordability commitments to be formalized with staff.

The Richmond Planning Commission just greenlit a new 7-unit live-work development, ensuring it meets community needs with added conditions for trees and accessibility!

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Did you catch that there is a new HUD Notice 2023-10? That's correct. Revision 3 can be found at www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles....

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Board authorizes negotiation of directed land exchange with Avon to support an apartment site and community housing The board approved staff authority to negotiate a directed exchange of about 75.7 acres with the Town of Avon to support an apartment site and broader annexation parcel for affordable housing, required to be at not less than fair market value and protective of trust interests.

The Colorado State Board is taking bold steps to negotiate a land exchange that could pave the way for much-needed affordable housing in Avon!

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🌳 A step forward in Istead Rise

New trees have been planted at Worcester Close as part of a development bringing new affordable homes to the community, with Cllr Karina O’Malley visiting to mark the occasion.

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Riverside trustees approve resolution backing municipal land‑use authority amid state affordable‑housing debate Trustees approved a resolution affirming municipal authority to regulate land use and clarified the title to avoid implying support for pending state affordable‑housing legislation; the board will send the signed resolution to municipal and regional organizations and state representatives.

Riverside's Board of Trustees takes a stand for local control over land use, navigating the tricky waters of state affordable-housing legislation.

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Parish president details grants, blight cleanup and infrastructure priorities at town hall At a town hall meeting in Terrebonne Parish, the parish president outlined recent grants — including a $150,000 Delta Region Authority award for an AI road-scoring program and a $2.6 million EDA grant for road widening and utilities — plus nuisance-abatement progress, housing projects and plans to rebuild the parish power plant.

In a recent town hall, the parish president unveiled a game-changing $150,000 AI road-scoring initiative and a $2.6 million grant aimed at transforming local infrastructure and tackling housing shortages.

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Wellington trustees table ordinance that would grandfather pipeline developments into prior impact fees After hours of public comment and trustee debate about affordability and fiscal risk, the Wellington Board of Trustees voted to table Ordinance 04-2026, which would have applied prior capital investment fees to qualifying pipeline developments for a limited period rather than the new rates adopted earlier in 2026.

Wellington's Board of Trustees is at a crossroads, debating whether to ease the financial burden on developers or risk jeopardizing affordable housing in the community.

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Shelter next to Powell River RCMP station nearing completion Facility on Barnet Street will be able to accommodate up to 40 homeless people

Congratulations to Lift Community Services on the upcoming opening of Driftwood Shelter in Powell River.

An important step in providing safe, purpose-built shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness.

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Split-rate taxation cut homeowner taxes by a third in Millbourne, PA and turned a vacant lot into a tax-paying business. 20 PA municipalities have used it over 100 years. The track record is real.

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Yesterday evening, Genee and Candice joined the celebration of HomeAid National Capital Region's 25th anniversary! 🎉

We’re grateful to work with HomeAid on renovation projects, most recently a full townhome renovation valued at over $101,000!

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Waynesboro: The politics that might kill affordable-housing project A prominent local Democrat is threatening to sue the City of Waynesboro over a $500,000 grant for a local affordable-housing project.

A prominent local Democrat is threatening to sue the City of Waynesboro over the decision by Waynesboro City Council this week to approve a $500,000 grant for a local affordable-housing project.

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