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- May 02
FY 2026 Budget Proposes Devastating Cuts to Housing and Community Development, Block Granting Rental-Assistance to States
May 2, 2025 — Today, the Trump Administration released their FY 2026 skinny budget proposal. Although the president’s budget is a political document and does not have the force of […]
- Apr 22
Learn at Your Own Pace with NAHRO On-Demand Trainings!
April 22, 2025 — Ready to learn but unable to find a class that works with your busy schedule? Now you can learn at your own pace, whenever you’re ready, […]
- Apr 17
NAHRO Applauds Reintroduction of LIHTC Expansion Bill in Congress
April 17, 2025 — On April 8, NAHRO Legislator of the Year Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), reintroduced his Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. […]
- Apr 11
House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Holds Hearing on HUD Improper Payments
April 11, 2025 — On Tuesday, April 8, the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee held a hearing regarding improper payments by HUD. HUD’s acting inspector general, Stephen Begg testified. President […]
- Apr 08
Love NSPIRE? NAHRO Is Expanding the PD Faculty Team!
April 8, 2025 — NAHRO is excited to announce that we are expanding our prestigious NSPIRE faculty team! If you are an experienced, dedicated affordable housing and community development professional […]
- Apr 03
NAHRO Submits Joint Letter with Industry Groups on Regulatory Streamlining
On Monday, March 31, 2025 NAHRO, along with our industry partners PHADA, CLPHA, and the MTW Collaborative, sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development with recommendations […]
- Mar 27
HUD, DHS Sign Memorandum of Understanding
On March 24, 2025, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem signed the “American Housing Programs for American […]
- Mar 14
Senate Passes Year-Long Continuing Resolution
Earlier this evening, March 14, 2025, the Senate passed a year-long Continuing Resolution (CR) that would keep the government open until September 30, 2025 – the end of Fiscal Year […]
- Mar 13
All Eyes on the Senate: Shut Down Watch
March 13, 2025 — On Tuesday, the House narrowly passed a year-long Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025, in an effort to avert a […]
- Mar 10
TODAY: Call Your Elected Officials to Protect HUD & Affordable Homes!
Staff and funding cuts to an already under-resourced HUD will reduce government efficiency, increase housing instability and homelessness (especially for low-income families and individuals), and worsen an already historic national affordable housing crisis.
On Monday, March 10, organizations and people all over the country are taking action to protect HUD and the affordable homes it makes possible. Join us!
- Mar 05
On March 10, Take Action to Protect HUD and Affordable Homes!
Join us on March 10, when organizations and people nationwide will take action to protect affordable housing!
- Mar 04
Boost Your Advocacy Efforts with New NAHRO Resources
March 4, 2025 — With growing uncertainty in Washington D.C., the NAHRO team wants to ensure everyone feels confident and ready to advocate for housing and community development programs. Here […]
- Feb 20
Now is NOT the time to Cut Critical HUD Programs — Call Congress Today!
February 20, 2025 — As the affordable housing crisis threatens to upend the lives of millions, now is not the time for severe cuts to HUD! Use NAHRO’s talking points […]
- Feb 12
NAHRO Is Here for You
February 12, 2025 NAHRO members and friends, It has been reported that the administration has asked HUD staffers to justify hundreds of contracts across the agency. This comes on the […]
- Feb 05
Senate Confirms Scott Turner as HUD Secretary
Today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 the Senate confirmed Scott Turner as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by a 55-44 vote. NAHRO and its 26,000 […]
- Feb 04
In Case You Missed It: Policy Updates and Resources
February 4, 2025 — January was a busy month at NAHRO and across the country! To ensure our members didn’t miss any critical updates, we’re resharing some of the news […]
- Jan 28
OMB Pauses Federal Financial Assistance
NAHRO continues to gather information from our members and monitor federal funding guidance. We will provide updates below as they become available. To share your agency’s experience with this freeze, […]
- Jan 21
NAHRO Releases 2025 Policy Priorities
January 21, 2025 — NAHRO is pleased to release its 2025 Policy Priorities. NAHRO releases priorities early in the year to help states, regions, and members craft their own legislative […]
- Jan 17
The New NAHRO Learning Portal Is Live!
January 17, 2025 — NAHRO is thrilled to announce our new Learning Portal, your one-stop destination for all things professional development, is now live! Access the Learning Portal from our […]
- Jan 17
Senate Holds Nomination Hearing for HUD Secretary-Designate
Thursday, January 16, 2025 — Scott Turner, President-Elect Trump’s nominee for HUD Secretary, appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Newly elected Committee Chairman Tim Scott […]