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October 16, 2025 — As we enter day 16 of the government shutdown, there appears to be little movement in Congress toward a resolution. What’s Happening Congress has yet to […]

On September 29, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) named Phil Bernal, commissioner on the board of Housing Connect, the 2025 Commissioner of the Year.   “Phil Bernal […]

On September 29, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials presented Melissa Green, Deputy Director of the Bristol Housing Authority (BHA), with the 2025 Emerging Leader award at the NAHRO […]

On September 29, NAHRO announced three recipients of the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award at the National Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona. Here are this year’s awardees:  “Dedicated […]

In 2007, the NAHRO Board of Governors established the Fellowship Program to recognize and honor members whose careers exemplify outstanding achievement, service, and leadership. NAHRO Fellows are selected by their […]

October 14, 2025 — Join NAHRO’s Policy and Legislative Affairs Team on Thursday, October 16 at 1:30 PM Eastern for a special edition Housing Update from Washington on the government shutdown! This […]

October 14, 2025 — On September 30, at the National Conference & Exhibition in Phoenix, AZ, NAHRO announced the twelve winners of the 2025-26 “What Home Means to Me” Poster […]

October 10, 2025 — Last night, the Senate passed the “Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act, as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). […]

October 9, 2025 — The government remains shut down nine days after the Senate failed to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) before the end of FY 2025. Prior to the […]

October 9, 2025 — On September 30, Ivory Mathews began her term as Senior Vice President of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Mathews, who is also the […]

October 9, 2025 — On September 30, Sean Gilbert began his term as President of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Gilbert, who is also the Executive Director […]

October 1, 2025 — Join NAHRO’s Policy and Legislative Affairs Team on Thursday, October 2 at 1:30 PM Eastern for an emergency Housing Update from Washington on the government shutdown! […]

October 1, 2025 – Last night, FY 2025 ended without Congress passing an FY 2026 Appropriations package, triggering a government shutdown. NAHRO’s shutdown resource page has been updated and can […]

On Saturday, September 27, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) presented 187 Awards of Merit and 17 Awards of Excellence at the Community Innovation Awards reception. The awards […]

September 25, 2025 — Congress appears to be bracing for a government shutdown after lawmakers failed to pass a funding agreement for FY 26 last week. There were two Continuing […]

By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager September 10, 2025 — Earlier today, HUD sent an email to PHA executive directors extending the mandatory compliance date for the new voucher inspection […]

August 19, 2025 — Starting September 1, NAHRO’s Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Certifications will be streamlined with new names! The education, experience, training, exam, and application requirements for […]

August 5, 2025 — NAHRO is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 NAHRO-LDG Scholarship and NAHRO College Merit Scholarship! Established in 2019, the NAHRO-LDG Scholarship is a 10-year venture providing […]

August 1, 2025 — On Tuesday, July 29, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee advanced bipartisan legislation focused on housing supply and costs titled “Renewing Opportunity in the […]