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- Sep 22
Public Comments on CRA Proposed Rulemaking Due October 13
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) proposed rule published by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would make a number of […]
- Sep 02
Congress Passes Continuing Resolution Keeping Government Open Until December
September 2, 2026 — Last night, the House voted to approve the Senate-passed Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the federal government funded through December 11. Enacting the CR removes the […]
- Sep 01
HUD Publishes Public Housing Operating Fund Calculation Notice with Concerning New Provisions
September 1, 2026 — On August 18, HUD published PIH Notice 2026-21, “Public Housing Operating Subsidy Grant Eligibility Calculations and Processing for Calendar Year 2027.” While the notice contains many […]
- Aug 20
Coming Soon: HOTMA On-Demand Training
August 20, 2026 — Get ready for full HOTMA implementation with NAHRO’s newest on-demand training, HOTMA 2027: A Practical Guide to the New Requirements, launching on August 31! This self-paced course: […]
- Aug 11
Court Requires HUD to Vacate Issuance of FY 26 CoC NOFO
August 11, 2026 — On August 7, a federal court ordered that HUD’s FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program will be set aside in […]
- Jul 30
August Advocacy Starts Monday!
July 30, 2026 — August Advocacy is one of NAHRO’s most important annual grassroots campaigns, this year we are expanding how members can participate. From August 3 through September 4 […]
- Jul 29
NAHRO Awards Scholarships to Eight Exceptional College Students
July 29, 2026 — NAHRO is pleased to announce the 2026 NAHRO Merit College Scholarship winners! Adriana Nunez Tang Worcester Housing Authority (MA)New England Region Isabelle Mohr Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority […]
- Jul 23
Catch Up with the NAHRO-LDG Scholars
July 23, 2026 — The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) and LDG Development are thrilled to present our first NAHRO-LDG Scholar Impact Report, which shares the stories […]
- Jul 21
NAHRO Releases 2026 Secure Homes, Strong Communities Report Highlighting the Impact of Federal Housing and Community Development Programs
July 21, 2026 — NAHRO is pleased to announce the release of the fourth edition of its flagship report, Secure Homes, Strong Communities: A 360 Degree View of America’s Housing and Community […]
- Jul 13
In a Major Win for Housers, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law
July 13, 2026 — In a huge win for housing, the most significant bipartisan housing legislation in decades, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, has become law. The legislation […]
- Jul 07
Explore New and Updated NAHRO Data Resources
July 7, 2026 — Next week at the 2026 Summer Symposium in Nashville, NAHRO will release the fourth edition of Secure Homes, Strong Communities: A 360 Degree View of America’s […]
- Jul 07
NAHRO Advocates: It’s Time for August Advocacy
July 7, 2026 2026 Campaign Dates: August 3 – September 4 Host Lawmakers and Staff Amplify Local Impact Message Congress Directly August Advocacy has traditionally helped NAHRO members raise their […]
- Jul 02
A Fourth of July Message from NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele
Dear NAHRO Member, This weekend, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and our 250th birthday as a country. Two hundred and fifty years […]
- Jun 30
Join Cohort 5 of the NAHRO LEAD Program
June 30, 2026 — The next cohort of the NAHRO LEAD Program kicks off on October 17 at the 2026 National Conference & Exhibition, and we’re excited to welcome the next group of […]
- Jun 30
NAHRO Recommends that Housing Agencies Submit Comments Opposing New OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
By: Tushar Gurjal, Senior Policy Manager June 30, 2026 — On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule on Federal Financial Assistance. The rule, […]
- Jun 29
21st Cent. ROAD to Housing Act Awaits Presidential Action as FY 2027 Work Continues
By: Gabriel Smith, Legislative Affairs Manager
The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has cleared Congress and is awaiting presidential action, while FY 2027 HUD funding decisions remain ahead. NAHRO members should use the July state and district work period to share local impacts with Congress on vouchers, public housing, HOME, CDBG, and community development needs. - Jun 23
Major Bipartisan Housing Bill Passes Senate, Returns to House
June 23, 2026 — Last night, the Senate passed a further-amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a bipartisan 85–5 vote, moving the major housing package […]
- Jun 09
HUD Sets Deadlines for EIV-SAVE Attestation Requirement
June 9, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development set deadlines for when housing agencies, owners, and agents (hereafter “housing providers”) need to review their Enterprise Income […]
- Jun 04
OMB Proposes Major Changes to Federal Grant Regulations
June 4, 2026 — On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), together with 41 federal agencies, released a proposed rule that would significantly revise the regulations […]
- Jun 02
HUD Releases FY 2026 Continuum of Care NOFO
June 2, 2026 — HUD has released the FY 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), making $4.04 billion available […]