Committee clears short‑term rental excise tax option aimed at affordable housing funding The committee voted to report HB 2,559, authorizing a local-option excise tax of up to 4% on short‑term rentals to fund affordable housing; amendments on credits, geographic limits and voter approval were discussed but not adopted; roll call 9 ayes, 6 nays.

A new bill could empower local governments to impose a 4% tax on short-term rentals, aiming to tackle the affordable housing crisis—but not everyone is on board!

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Council approves short‑term block‑grant funding for domestic‑violence services amid uncertainty over capital set‑asides Councilmembers debated funding for domestic‑violence shelter services tied to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations and an RFP process; staff said beds were created after prior council action and program funding depends on CDBG amounts; item 5 was approved (11 ayes).

Councilmembers approved crucial funding for domestic-violence shelters, but uncertainty looms over how much the city can allocate from federal grants.

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Delegates debate draft home-rule petition for real‑estate transfer fee to fund housing; towns’ local control remains central concern The Assembly’s Economic Affairs Committee presented a draft home‑rule petition that would allow participating towns to impose a real‑estate transfer fee, keeping 90% locally for housing and directing 10% to the county for administration and regional initiatives. Delegates urged slower, broader town engagement and clarified that any state action may

Delegates are pushing for a new real-estate transfer fee that could keep 90% of funds local for housing, but local control remains a heated topic of debate.

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Further criticism over lack of housing funding for Kildare The comments were made by a TD for Sinn Féin

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Kildare families have allegedly been ‘ignored again’ in latest housing funding announcement The comments were made by a councillor representing the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District

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City Council prioritizes funding for affordable housing trust fund amendments Council members stress need for reliable funding sources to support affordable housing initiatives.

Richmond's City Council is taking bold steps to secure reliable funding for affordable housing, tackling urgent financial challenges head-on!

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Council Discusses $1.5B Debt Issuance for Affordable Housing Projects in Multiple Locations Council confirms debt issuance costs related to affordable housing developments Laurelwood, Lakeshore Villas, and Maryville.

Buncombe County's recent meeting on affordable housing funding revealed vital discussions about managing a staggering $1.5 million in bond issuance costs for key projects like Laurelwood and Lakeshore Villas.

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Tampa CFO Dennis Rejero presents fiscal year 2026 budget to city council Council reviews Tampa's nearly $2 billion budget with focuses on housing and stormwater funding.

Tampa's CFO just unveiled a nearly $2 billion budget for FY 2026, setting the stage for crucial discussions on housing and stormwater funding!

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Budget proposal reveals funding changes for community development and housing programs Budget report indicates reductions in community grants and housing funds, while personnel services rise.

Pinellas County's budget reveals significant cuts to community grants and housing programs, raising questions about the future of local funding.

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New Hampshire Senate removes housing budget items amid ongoing funding discussions Senate committee votes to remove several items from New Hampshire's housing budget list.

In a surprising turn, the New Hampshire Senate Finance Committee has removed a crucial $5 million housing allocation from the budget, leaving many to question the future of housing support in the state.

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Maryland House rejects Senate amendments on several key insurance bills The House votes to not concur with Senate amendments on multiple insurance-related bills.

The Maryland House of Delegates stands firm, rejecting Senate amendments on crucial insurance bills, paving the way for intense legislative discussions ahead!

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IRA board prepares for public hearing on housing funding applications IRA board to discuss housing applications and potential funding limitations at next meeting.

The IURA Neighborhood Investment Committee is tackling crucial funding questions that could reshape Ithaca's community projects—are you ready for the upcoming public hearing?

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Santa Rosa secures $456000 housing grant as federal funding remains uncertain Santa Rosa prepares for budget adjustments amid federal funding uncertainties for housing programs.

Santa Rosa just scored a $456,000 housing grant, but looming federal funding uncertainties could change everything!

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