Senate committee hears experts on H.775 pilots to bulk‑buy factory‑built homes and create a credit facility On April 14 the Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs Committee took testimony on H.775, which would authorize two pilots—an off‑site construction accelerator and the Vermont State Housing Authority’s Move in Vermont program—and a modest credit facility intended to aggregate demand and reduce per‑unit costs for factory‑built homes.

Vermont's Senate is exploring groundbreaking pilot programs aimed at revolutionizing factory-built housing to slash construction costs and streamline approvals—could this be the solution to the housing crisis?

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Fountain Valley amends code to allow by‑right multifamily projects with 20% affordable units Council introduced and adopted a code amendment to implement Housing Element Program 1A and state law: projects that provide at least 20% affordable units will be permitted ministerially (by right) and precluded from discretionary Planning Commission and council review.

Fountain Valley is paving the way for more affordable housing by approving a new code amendment that allows multifamily projects with at least 20% affordable units to bypass lengthy reviews!

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Board tables vote on large Cottonwood sewer fee increase after public objections The board opened a public hearing on a proposed rise in Cottonwood Sewer’s capital improvement fee from about $6,790 to $28,300 per household equivalent to fund $29 million in capacity upgrades, heard extensive public and supervisor concerns about timing and impact on development and affordability, and voted to bring the matter back for more analysis in July.

Shasta County's proposed sewer fee hike from $6,790 to $28,300 has residents worried about affordability and the future of local development.

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Housing commissioner to seek report on private equity purchases of single-family homes Commissioner Alex Farrell told the House Committee on General & Housing on April 14 that his department will prepare a report for the committee on private equity firms buying single-family homes, noting the agency is understaffed and will need to scale work over the summer.

Vermont's housing commissioner is gearing up to investigate how private equity firms are reshaping the single-family home market, despite facing staffing challenges.

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Will the government review these costly tax incentives and ensure housing supports reach those who need them most? 4/4

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Today in Question Period, I asked the government why billions in public funds are being directed toward those who need it least while homelessness continues to rise. 1/4

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Who are the real radicals? #abolishice #affordablehousing #calcare

LaGrange trustees hear lengthy briefing on Build Illinois housing bills, table a formal position Attorney Ben Shuster briefed trustees on multifaceted Build Illinois legislation — covering ADUs, parking reforms, missing‑middle housing, impact‑fee formulae, and plan-review timelines — and trustees chose to delay a vote on a model resolution, requesting more study and outreach to state legislators.

LaGrange trustees are grappling with proposed Build Illinois housing legislation that could reshape local land-use authority—are they ready for the changes ahead?

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The April 2026 Affordable Housing issue of Canadian Architect magazine featuring AIA Canada Society Journal

The April 2026 #AffordableHousing issue of Canadian Architect magazine: www.canadianarchitect.com/april-2026/. Featuring AIA Canada Society Journal: issuu.com/iqbusinessme... incl recipients of the 2025 AIA Canada Design Awards: www.canadianarchitect.com/eleven-proje... @aiaofficial.bsky.social

Who should own the value of land? Housing, power and the deep politics of land value capture - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence Sitemap

As housing crises deepen across cities, Land Value Capture is at the center of debates over housing and equitable development; this new report argues modest reforms cannot fix a system built on unequal land ownership and speculation.

#urbanism #urbanplanning #LandValueCapture #AffordableHousing

New California bill seeks to spur more high-rise housing developments in cities' urban cores The bill would streamline the approval process for building high-rise affordable housing and mixed-use developments near downtown transit hubs.

The bill would streamline the approval process for building high-rise affordable housing and mixed-use developments near downtown transit hubs.

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One month to go until Lower Mainland RENT.

Join non-profit housing leaders from across BC for sessions on asset management, development, operations, and innovation.

It's not too late to register. Hope to see you there!

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The Bittersweet Path to the Housing Crisis — and how to Find our way Home Book Review: In “Bittersweet Lane: Creating Home(s) in the American Affordable Housing Crisis,” affordable housing developer Jamie Madden blends memoir with a manifesto for a new era of affordable…

Check out this review of affordable housing developer Jamie Madden's “Bittersweet Lane: Creating Home(s) in the American Affordable Housing Crisis,” which blends memoir with a manifesto for a new era of affordable housing in America.

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Spring break at Curtis Cofield Estates II brought community to life with fun, kindness, and connection. 🌸🌷 #WhereYouLiveMatters #CommunityBuilding #ResidentEngagement #AffordableHousing #NewHaven

Spring break at Curtis Cofield Estates II brought community to life with fun, kindness, and connection. 🌸🌷 #WhereYouLiveMatters #CommunityBuilding #ResidentEngagement #AffordableHousing #NewHaven

Sign the Petition Housing Crisis Relief Plan for Baltimore City Renters

Housing Crisis Relief Plan for Baltimore City Renters. Community!
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Votes at a glance: key concurrence-calendar bills passed by the House The House moved through a long concurrence calendar on April 1, passing a range of bills — from park pass and fee exemptions to workforce pilot programs and local government changes — largely by recorded roll calls referenced in the House journal.

The Maryland House just passed a slew of impactful bills ranging from affordable housing to consumer protection, marking a significant step in legislative progress!

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Slave Labour…? #affordablehousing #assets #livingwage

Seattle council raises alarm over proposed King County wastewater rate hikes Council members warned that a King County proposal for double-digit wastewater rate increases over multiple years would be unsustainable for many Seattle households and urged coordinated long-term planning with county partners.

Seattle council members are sounding the alarm over proposed King County wastewater rate hikes that could drastically impact household budgets.

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Officials say vote on Austin Transit Partnership office lease and buildout will be pulled for further review after public concern During the briefing a participant raised concerns about agenda items for the Austin Transit Partnership — a downtown office lease costing up to $32,000,000 over 10 years and up to $15,000,000 for construction — and reported a memorandum indicating those items will not be voted on Wednesday pending further analysis.

Concerns are rising over a potential $32 million downtown office lease for the Austin Transit Partnership while city services face cuts, prompting a call for closer scrutiny.

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Happy City Index 2026 A global benchmark for balanced urban development

The 6th edition of the Happy City Index was announced, revealing a global ranking of 251 cities based on 64 indicators across six dimensions including health and mobility. Copenhagen secured the top spot.

#urbanism #urbanplanning #affordablehousing #housingpolicy #floridahousing

A few things about IHDA, and the work we do across Illinois.

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CNC 2026 Community Summit: Encouraging the Livable City On May 16, Covington residents are coming together for the CNC 2026 Community Summit—our city’s big day to connect across neighborhoods and talk about what it takes to build a more livable Covington. ...

#NKY folks who #LoveTheCov - @kftc-1981.bsky.social is cosponsoring a neighborhood summit. Topics include #AffordableHousing, #Transportation, #FoodSystems, and #ArtAndArchitecture! It's on May 16th - and I'd love for you to join me there.

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Committee advances Cervantes bill to ensure ADU fees are proportional above 750 sq ft amid infrastructure concerns SB 1117, which would require impact fees on accessory dwelling units to be assessed only on square footage above 750 ft², was ordered to the Senate Local Government Committee 10–0 after supporters argued it removes a disincentive at the 750 ft² threshold and opponents (local governments and special districts) warned about funding for required infrastructure.

A new bill could transform the way impact fees are calculated for accessory dwelling units, making it easier for homeowners to build larger spaces without breaking the bank.

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Senate committee advances Caballero bill to fix starter-home rules, citing implementation gaps The Senate Housing Committee voted to send SB 1116, which clarifies development standards and enforcement for the Starter Home Revitalization Act, to the Senate Local Government Committee after proponents described zoning and HOA barriers that limit small infill projects.

Senator Caballero’s SB 1116 aims to cut through red tape and boost starter home production in California, addressing zoning and HOA barriers that hinder development.

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House orders perfection of HB 2422 to raise recorder fee by $1 to sustain Land Survey program; housing-fee amendment withdrawn House ordered HB 2422 perfected to raise the recording fee from $4 to $5, directing the additional $1 to the Department of Agriculture Land Survey Program to prevent program discontinuation; an amendment to raise a separate recording fee for the Missouri Housing Trust Fund was offered then withdrawn.

The House is poised to raise recording fees by just $1 to save Missouri's crucial Land Survey Program, which hasn't seen funding increases since 1969!

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we need to get every Californian into a home. homes should be owned by the people not corporations.

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Seattle Social Housing Developer Wins New Tool from State Lawmakers Earlier this week, Governor Bob Ferguson signed the Seattle Social Housing Developer's priority bill, granting new powers to collaborate with state and local government and receive access to public…

Seattle’s push for social housing gains momentum as state legislators greenlight a new financial tool aimed at empowering public developers.
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MetroCOG adviser says state will set large housing need and regions will negotiate five-year municipal targets Matt Folba of MetroCOG told Fairfield's Affordable Housing Committee that the state will set a large, statewide housing-need figure that will be broken into a 10-year regional affordability goal and then five-year municipal targets; he stressed the numbers are planning goals, not mandates to build, and described funding eligibility and timelines.

Connecticut is redefining its housing strategy with a bold new plan that sets ambitious state-wide goals and empowers local municipalities to craft their own growth targets.

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Europe needs affordable, low-carbon homes – here’s how Barcelona is reimagining its housing system Across Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, an alternative housing system is emerging

Well done. #affordablehousing

Catalonia’s housing system is being reimagined as social infrastructure for a low-carbon age. This is backed by public policy and long-term investment