Today’s housing news includes HUD Secretary Scott Turner’s visits to Arizona, a House bill that would add tenant citizenship rules to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and flood-control funding in Texas. Two industry organizations also announced a data partnership and an awards program.
Housing policy and legislation
- Arrington Bill Would Add Citizenship Rules for LIHTC Tenants or Cut State Credit Allocations 5%: In Texas, Rep. Jodey Arrington, chairman of the House Budget Committee, introduced the LIHTC Security Act. It would set citizenship and immigration-status eligibility requirements for tenants in qualifying units and require states to enforce them or accept a 5% reduction in their annual housing tax credit allocation.
HUD in Arizona: homelessness and factory-built housing
- HUD Secretary Turner, Rep. Ciscomani Tour Tucson Homelessness Center; HUD Backs $1.8 Million Foster Youth Initiative: In Arizona, Rep. Juan Ciscomani and HUD Secretary Scott Turner toured Gospel Rescue Mission in Tucson. The mission’s Center of Opportunity combines housing, recovery services, workforce development, healthcare access and spiritual support, with more than 50 community partnerships.
- Rep. Crane, HUD Secretary Turner Tour Arizona Factory-Built Home Plants: In Arizona, Rep. Eli Crane joined Turner to tour Cavco Industries in Phoenix and Champion Homes. Crane’s office says factory-built homes are often completed faster and for less than on-site construction.
Infrastructure and flood protection
- La Feria, Texas, Gets $1 Million for Stormwater Pump Station in La Bonita Neighborhood: In Texas, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez delivered $1 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding to the City of La Feria. It will pay for a new storm sewer pump station in the La Bonita neighborhood to reduce flooding and prevent property damage.
Industry organizations
- NAHREP and InGenius Partner on Data to Recognize Top Latino Real Estate Professionals: NAHREP and InGenius announced a strategic partnership, dated October 28, 2026, to identify and recognize leading Latino real estate professionals. It combines NAHREP’s 62,000-member network with InGenius’ mortgage and real estate data and analytics.
- NAR Names Five 2026 Good Neighbor Award Winners, Each Receiving a $10,000 Grant: NAR announced the five winners of its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, now in their 27th year. Each winner will receive a $10,000 grant and national media exposure for their charity.
The LIHTC Security Act is a proposal and has not become law.
