Affordable-housing developers and advocates for the homeless battle prevailing-wage bill
Developers of low-cost housing and homelessness advocates say paying the prevailing wage will put them in the poorhouse. Three of the leading industry groups representing below-market builders... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Developers set to contribute to city-funded housing for homeless
The New York City Council on Thursday will vote on legislation that will require developers of large housing projects receiving financial assistance from the City to allocate 15 percent of t.....»»
Lawsuit alleges affordable housing "scam"
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill effective Jan. 1, 2022 to prohibit the sale of household cleaning products that contain a chemical often used as an industrial solvent. Democratic Assembly Member... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
De Blasio may push to water down homeless housing bill
New York's fast-growing is getting a boost from a new law allowing the state to regulate the growth and sale of cannabis-derived extracts such as , which is soaring in popularity as a wellness... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
De Blasio touts accord on homeless set-asides in subsidized housing
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council have homed in on a new policy for housing the indigent. The mayor talked up an accord cut with Speaker Corey Johnson and Bronx Councilman Rafael Salamanca... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Oakland to consider housing 1,000 homeless on cruise ship
The proposal from an Oakland city councilwoman comes amid a shortage of affordable housing and a rise in homelessness.....»»
Oakland to consider housing 1,000 homeless on cruise ship
The proposal from an Oakland city councilwoman comes amid a shortage of affordable housing and a rise in homelessness.....»»
Sacramento"s updated affordable housing policies reflect new priorities
The city has adopted updated criteria with changes of interest for affordable housing developers......»»
Developers seek tax credits for hundreds of downtown Milwaukee affordable housing units
At least four projects are contending for affordable housing tax credits with an ultimate goal of making downtown Milwaukee living accessible to more people......»»
Kamala Harris, Maxine Waters release $100 billion affordable housing bill
Most of the money would pay for repairs and upgrades to the nation’s stock of federally subsidized housing......»»
Hazelwood vets three developers to build on 30-parcel block of Second Avenue
URA expected to choose finalist in December to build affordable housing and mixed-use project on gateway block of Hazelwood.....»»
Kamala Harris and Maxine Waters propose bill to invest $100 billion in affordable housing
Sen. Kamala Harris and Rep. Maxine Waters introduced a bill Thursday to put more than $100 billion in investments into public housing and infrastructure......»»
"Micro" houses may help ease Orange County"s big housing crisis
Affordable housing advocates hope a small pilot project will help solve one of Orange County's bigger problems. .....»»
Gowanus rezoning could require developers to buy Housing Authority"s air rights
An upcoming rezoning of Gowanus is expected to create thousands of apartments, including affordable units, a public promenade bordering the canal, new schools, manufacturing and retail spaces to... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Builders picked for affordable co-living trial
The City has selected three developers to pilot a new affordable shared housing program. Shared housing is considered housing units consisting of two or more independently occupied rooms that share a kitchen and/or bathroom. The selec.....»»
Affordable co-living plans now on the table
The City has selected three developers to pilot a new affordable shared housing program. Shared housing is considered ho.....»»
Would Ocasio-Cortez"s rent control bill solve housing crisis?
As Oregon and California enact new rent control laws to combat the affordable housing crisis, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposes strict rent caps nationwide......»»
Would Ocasio-Cortez"s rent control bill solve housing crisis?
As Oregon and California enact new rent control laws to combat the affordable housing crisis, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposes strict rent caps nationwide......»»
San Jose"s high-rise subsidy survives narrow City Council vote
The San Jose City Council voted to extend a tax cut for downtown high-rise developers and allow them to continue waiving an affordable housing impact fee......»»
California Legislature jumps on backyard apartment bandwagon with passage of bill to reduce fees
Some housing advocates believe that impact fees local governments put on residential development projects are a barrier to homeowners desiring to add backyard apartments......»»
Housing finance reform battle lines drawn in Senate hearing
There’s bipartisan support for reforming Fannie and Freddie — but not as much agreement on how to approach affordable housing......»»