3D-Printed Homes, an Abandoned $590,000 Deposit, the FBI: What Really Happened in This Small Town? A small Illinois town signed a contract for 30 3D-printed homes with a company that lost a $590,000 printer deposit, had no funding plan, and is now under FBI investigation.

Four angles. One story. More at gettheflies.com/3d-printed-homes-an-aban...

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Big day for us in Springfield!

Our bill to update and strengthen the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (HB 5198) passed out of the House yesterday with 74 votes in favor, 37 opposed, and one voting present.

On to the Senate!

#ImpactForEquity #HousingJustice #AffordableHousing

Delighted to see Genessa Bates, one of the authors of ‘Affordable Housing for Livable Cities’, with her book. Get your copy here ➡️ tinyurl.com/ycxxztce #McGillUniv #AffordableHousing #AnthemPress #BuiltEnvironment #authorphoto

Sharing this for #WoodgroveSeniorsHousingSociety - they have APARTMENTS FOR RENT in #SunfieldManor! 🏢❤️ See the poster for details, share with anyone you know who might be interested, and please e-mail info@wschs.ca directly for more information - thanks! #AffordableHousing #Apartments #HomeSweetHome

Council approves housing and grant funding, several rezoning items in routine votes The New Castle County Council adopted multiple ordinances including a HUD pass-through lead-paint remediation grant, a $1 million reallocation in the affordable housing fund, a DelDOT mural grant, and several county-initiated rezonings during a single meeting.

New Castle County Council just approved significant funding for affordable housing and a vibrant new mural, paving the way for community enhancements!

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Public commenters question San Antonio plan to reprogram $2.1M in HUD funds for affordable housing At a public hearing April 15, San Antonio residents questioned a proposed substantial amendment to reprogram $2,115,424.68 in HUD grant savings to support four affordable housing projects, pressing the council to require deeper affordability and to clarify whether funds will mainly aid developers or very-low-income renters.

San Antonio residents are demanding clarity on whether $2.1M in HUD funds for affordable housing will truly benefit very-low-income renters instead of lining developers' pockets.

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Committee advances bill to limit local disassembly of factory‑built housing and cut inspection fees AB 2058 would bar local inspections from disassembling factory‑built modules after state HCD inspection, allow third‑party local checks, and reduce local permitting/inspection fees by about 50% to preserve modular efficiencies; industry witnesses and housing advocates supported the change, while at least one manufacturer asked for clearer definitions of site vs. factory work.

California is taking a big step to streamline modular housing by cutting inspection fees in half and preventing unnecessary local disassembly of factory-built homes!

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#CA #BuildingEfficiencies #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #RegulatoryReform

Panel backs ministerial townhome approvals to widen homeownership paths AB 17 51 would allow ministerial approval of qualifying townhome projects that meet objective standards to expedite construction and expand affordable ownership opportunities; sponsors said townhomes can be roughly 30% more affordable than single‑family homes in many areas.

A groundbreaking bill in California could make homeownership more accessible for working families by streamlining the approval process for affordable townhomes!

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Free Land, Retail Rents, and Other Ways Cities Are Cutting Reliance on Federal Housing Funds — Shelterforce Here are some of the approaches local governments and developers are using to develop affordable housing with less federal subsidy.

Affordable apartments built on top of a Costco — 184 units, no federal tax credits, no state subsidies.

Retail rent cross-subsidizes housing above the store at a fraction of California's typical cost.

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#AffordableHousing #HousingFinance #ShelterInAFederalStorm

Hello Ontarians: Concerned about affordable housing?

Check out the financials of Tarion & HCRA.

btw: The ON gov't forces DAAs to pay the ministry (Public and Business Service Delivery) for "oversight".

These costs all add to the cost of housing in Ontario.

#affordablehousing #onpoli

Council reviews Virginia Village affordable-housing funding options as staff outlines $15–$20M gap Staff presented funding scenarios for Virginia Village redevelopment, outlining acquisition funds, pending grants and expected cash-in-lieu receipts while estimating a city contribution gap of $15–$20 million; council asked questions about senior priorities, use of CDBG/HOME funds and timing for RFPs and procurement.

The city is facing a staggering $15–$20 million funding gap for the Virginia Village affordable-housing redevelopment, raising crucial questions about future plans and priorities.

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#FallsChurchCityFairfaxCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #FallsChurchCityHousing

"We have to build community, not jails," if we want safer places to live, says author and U of O criminology professor Justin Piché, costing out the billions spent on jails vs. millions on supportive housing. #AffordableHousing

Council releases $51,000 escrow to Dwelling Place, endorses adjusted affordability band Holland City Council approved disposition of $51,000 escrowed from a 2023 sale to Dwelling Place to support construction and sale of townhomes and apartments; council discussed shifting the buyer income band up to 120% AMI for for‑sale townhomes while rental units retain lower AMI limits.

Holland City Council has unlocked $51,000 to boost affordable housing efforts, sparking a heated debate over adjusting income limits for homebuyers.

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Mamdani To Launch City-Backed Insurance Program For Affordable Housing | Brian Phillips, CRS,CIPS,C2EX,AHWD,NYRS,ABR,SRS,SFR,CNE, 💸🏙️ The biggest threat to affordable housing right now isn’t rent, it’s insurance New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is preparing to launch a city backed insurance program aimed at lowering one of th...

🏙️💸 NYC is stepping into the insurance market to cut costs for affordable housing. Premiums have tripled, squeezing landlords and slowing new development. A city-backed plan aims to lower costs and unlock more housing supply.

#NYCRealEstate #AffordableHousing

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Columbus official outlines $500 million affordable‑housing push, rental registry vote and home‑repair focus Council member Tiara Ross said the city is preparing about $500 million for affordable housing, will vote on a rental registry to improve tenant protections, and is looking at expanding critical home‑repair supports as part of a broader resilient housing initiative.

Columbus is set to invest $500 million in affordable housing and introduce a groundbreaking rental registry to enhance tenant protections—could this be the turning point for local housing stability?

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#OH #TenantProtection #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #HousingStability

New York City to Spend $4 Billion From Pension Funds on Affordable Homes | Brian Phillips, CRS,CIPS,C2EX,AHWD,NYRS,ABR,SRS,SFR,CNE, 🏙️ NYC is now using pension funds to tackle the housing shortage but the bigger question is whether it will actually get built New York City is taking a different approach to one of its most persiste...

🏗️ 🏙️ NYC is pulling $4B from pension funds to fix housing

Not because it wants to but because projects aren’t getting built

Big shift in how housing gets financed and big questions on whether it works

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#NYCRealEstate #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing

City staff outline process for waterfront surplus‑land notice and Opportunity Zone planning Staff said a resolution to declare waterfront parcel exempt surplus land will go to council April 28; notice of availability (NOA) will go to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), starting a 60‑day response window followed, if there are respondents, by 90 days of good‑faith negotiations. Staff also described Opportunity Zone tracts and catalyst-project incentive ideas.

Exciting changes are coming to our waterfront as city staff prepares to declare a parcel as exempt surplus land, paving the way for new development opportunities!

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#SanBuenaventuraVenturaCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #EconomicDevelopment

Council approves first reading for amended HUD loan to fund Pine Crest sewer work Council advanced an ordinance to accept an amended HUD loan agreement reallocating prior 2022 loan funds to the Pine Crest Sewer Project (2025), a project staff said meets HUD LMI requirements and includes upgrades near the old Pine Crest school and Farmers Market corridor.

Aiken City Council just took a major step towards revitalizing the Pine Crest area with a new sewer project aimed at boosting infrastructure and housing for low-income families!

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#AikenCityAikenCounty #SC #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing

Flagstaff staff present draft five-year consolidated plan and recommend CDBG allocations for shelters, parks and accessibility City staff and consultant Civitas outlined needs and funding recommendations for Flagstaff's five-year consolidated plan and 2026 annual action plan, citing a $681,001.96 CDBG entitlement, proposed allocations for administration, public services and public improvements, and next steps for public comment and HUD submission.

Flagstaff is gearing up to make a transformative impact with a $681,000 plan to tackle housing challenges and improve community services—are you ready to see the changes coming?

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#FlagstaffCityCoconinoCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment

SelectBoard candidate Anthony Buono urges voters to back May 5 override to avoid cuts to schools and services In an interview on Brookline Interactive Group, SelectBoard candidate Anthony Buono said failing to pass the May 5 override could force cuts including about 220 teaching positions, larger class sizes and reductions in public safety and senior services. He framed the override as a stopgap while pursuing tax-base growth and affordable housing.

Brookline SelectBoard candidate Anthony Buono warns that without the May 5 override, the town could face devastating cuts to schools, public safety, and senior services.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #EducationReform #PublicSafety #BrooklineSchools

Minn. committee adopts housing finance bill to authorize $100M in bonds, refer to Ways and Means The House Housing Finance and Policy Committee adopted an amended HF1141 to authorize $100 million in Housing Infrastructure Bonds, redirect some MHFA interest earnings, and increase funding for rental assistance and supportive housing before referring the bill to Ways and Means.

Minnesota's Housing Finance and Policy Committee just approved a bold $100 million housing finance package aimed at tackling the state's housing crisis and rising evictions.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #HomelessPrevention #MinnesotaHousing #WorkforceHousing

Buncombe County subcommittee recommends funding plan for Cox Avenue and Ferry Road, reviews six AHSP applications The Buncombe County Affordable Housing Subcommittee reviewed six new‑construction AHSP applications totaling about $8.6 million in local requests for roughly 655 proposed units and moved to recommend funding levels and loan terms for Cox Avenue and Ferry Road to the full Board of Commissioners for final approval.

Buncombe County's Affordable Housing Subcommittee is set to recommend funding for two pivotal projects that could provide 655 new affordable units—will they get the green light?

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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #HousingInstability

Chester County approves contract amendments, applies for $4 million in congressional funding for senior housing At its April 8 meeting the Chester County commissioners approved contract amendments and grant amendments across departments and heard two $2 million congressionally directed spending applications to convert 536 Lancaster Ave in Malvern into 60 affordable senior units with veteran preference; multiple grant awards and contract extensions were also approved.

Chester County is taking significant steps to enhance affordable senior housing, with a bold $4 million funding request for a transformative project in Malvern!

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#ChesterCounty #PA #OpioidResponse #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #ChesterCountySeniors

County approves HAP4 awards with board direction; staff to report on countywide prevention and HUD 2026 action plan wins funding for recuperative care After providers pressed for more central‑county prevention funding, the Board approved staff recommendations for HAP4 and the HUD 2026 action plan while directing staff to explain how awards create a countywide prevention network and to return with options to augment funding at budget time.

The San Luis Obispo County Board has taken a bold step to tackle homelessness by approving vital funding for prevention and affordable housing, but is there enough support for all areas?

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#SanLuisObispoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #SanLuisObispoCounty

Great turnout tonight for a community meeting on the redevelopment at 805 Wellington St. W., once known as Strachan House.

More: CreateTO.ca/805Wellington

#toronto #affordablehousing

Pierce County Council unanimously approves $3.2M in services funding for permanent supportive housing The Pierce County Council on April 2026 adopted Resolution R2026‑127 to accept recommendations from a NOFA and authorize expenditures from the Maureen Howard housing and related services fund, awarding roughly $3.2 million for permanent supportive housing services that would support up to 619 households.

Pierce County Council has taken a significant step by approving $3.2 million to enhance permanent supportive housing services, promising support for up to 619 households!

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#PierceCounty #WA #HomelessnessSupport #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityAccountability

Doing the YIMBY things
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We're making progress on our #Vancouver #solar #affordablehousing projects!

City votes to join countywide regional housing trust JPA; staff say $1.75M REAP allocation could benefit 29 Palms Council approved joining a San Bernardino County regional housing trust JPA (Resolution 2609). Staff said membership could cost the city roughly $30,000 in the first year but could secure a $1,750,000 REAP grant earmarked to the city for a pilot project if the city participates.

Twentynine Palms City Council just voted unanimously to join a regional housing trust that could unlock $1.75 million for affordable housing projects!

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#TwentyninePalmsCitySanBernardinoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #RegionalFunding