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Additional $178 Million Approved to Support Florida’s Recovery
FEMA continues to support the state of Florida by approving nearly $178 million in federal disaster recovery funds in August, bringing the total approved since Jan. 20 to more than $804
Four Manufactured Homes Arrive on the National Mall
On Tuesday, four manufactured homes arrived in Washington, D.C. for HUD’s fifth annual Innovative Housing Showcase. More than 5,000 people, including policymakers, housing industry representatives, media, and the public, are expected to attend the event, which will open on Saturday, Sept. 6 and run through Sept. 10.
EPA Announces Permitting Reform to Provide Clarity, Expedite Construction of Essential Power Generation, Reshore...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new guidance on New Source Review (NSR)
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DIPS IN AUGUST AS PROJECT OWNERS PUT PLANS ON HOLD, IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT...
Association Survey Finds Tariffs, Other Policy Shifts Leading to Project Cancellations and Delays, While Substantial Share of
LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE A SIMPLE MESSAGE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE: YOU DESERVE...
LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats had a very active August District Work Period. We held more than a thousand different events all across the country, interacting with everyday Americans who we are privileged to represent. We talked about the economy, we talked about healthcare and we talked about cleaning up corruption here in Washington, D.C. In this great country, America has become far too expensive.
Kelly, Gallego Celebrate Investment to Boost Affordable Housing in Arizona, Call for Quicker Release...
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that four Arizona NeighborWorks organizations have been awarded a
Plan for producing starter homes released
A plan for producing thousands more affordable starter homes for Washington families to purchase is now available for use by veryone who is committed to addressing the state’s affordable housing crisis. Funded by the state legislature in 2024 and
Single-Family Construction Down in Large Metros, Up in Rural Areas
In a sign of a soft housing market, single-family construction posted declines in nearly every geographic region in the second quarter of 2025, with the largest percentage drop of 3.8%
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in July 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for July 2025
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING EDGES DOWN BY 0.1 PERCENT IN JULY AS DECLINES IN NONRESIDENTIAL AND...
Association Survey Finds Tariffs, Labor Shortages and Other Challenges Have Caused Owners to Cancel, Defer, or Shrink
20 Years After Hurricane Katrina
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) commemorates the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring the lives lost, the families forever changed and the extraordinary resilience of survivors and communities across the
Warren Hosts Press Conference and Roundtable with MA Mayors on Landmark Bipartisan Housing Legislation
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sat down
Regulation Increases Rent Costs, New Study Finds
A new follow-up study conducted by economists from MetroSight – sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) – shows that some housing regulations increase the cost of rent, particularly for lower-income renters and those renting from small multifamily properties.
Heinrich, Luján, Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Make Homeownership More Accessible for First-Time...
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) led 12 Democratic senators in reintroducing the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, legislation that aims to support middle-class Americans purchasing their first home. The bill would establish a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to a maximum of $15,000 – for first-time homebuyers.
NYCHA Issues First RFEI to Solicit Partners for New Phase of Public Development Work
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to solicit interest from partners with development projects on private land, exploring the expansion of public development opportunities that could serve low-income New Yorkers.
Senior Resource Center in need of volunteer drivers for Home Delivered Meals Program
Community members interested in an opportunity to give back can now volunteer as a driver for meal delivery service to homebound seniors throughout New Hanover County. Weekdays, the Senior Resource Center’s Nutrition Program serves more than 700 seniors daily as part of its Home Delivered Meals Program.
New Home Sales Flat as Affordability Concerns Persist
High mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty continue to deter many potential home buyers during this summer season. Sales of newly built single-family homes
BARELY HALF OF METRO AREAS ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM JULY 2024 TO JULY 2025;...
Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, Va.-W.Va. and Las Cruces, N.M. Again Lead in Number and Percentage of Yearly Job Gains, While
HUD Announces Sponsors for the 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase
The Historic Showcase Returns to the National Mall September 6th - 10th Highlighting 250 Years of Innovation in American Housing/ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Officials to Release New Data Showing Severity of Construction Workforce Shortages and the Impacts...
On Thursday, August 28 at 1 p.m. EDT, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and NCCER will release new data
