National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
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Founded in 1933, we're a national organization of housing providers & community builders dedicated to creating strong, sustainable communities. RTs≠endorsements
Topic update: we're doing both! Join us today at 1:30 PM Eastern (10:30 AM Pacific) for a packed Housing Update from Washington covering shutdown prep AND proposed FY26 HUD funding.
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If Congress appears headed for a government shutdown, our update will focus on shutdown preparedness. If the Senate is able to resolve concerns with DHS funding in the FY26 appropriations bills, we'll focus instead on the HUD funding levels.
January 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Topic update: we're doing both! Join us today at 1:30 PM Eastern (10:30 AM Pacific) for a packed Housing Update from Washington covering shutdown prep AND proposed FY26 HUD funding.
Register: nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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"The administration’s emphasis on lowering housing costs is welcome amid rising concerns about affordability. But data suggest this approach may not actually add to the housing supply for first-time homebuyers or increase paths to homeownership."
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Will Regulating Large Institutional Investors Actually Make Housing More Affordable?
An executive order issued by President Trump seeks to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, yet the proposal may not effecti…
www.urban.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"The administration’s emphasis on lowering housing costs is welcome amid rising concerns about affordability. But data suggest this approach may not actually add to the housing supply for first-time homebuyers or increase paths to homeownership."
www.urban.org/urban-wire/w...
www.urban.org/urban-wire/w...
NAHRO is on shutdown watch! Join us for a Housing Update from Washington this Thursday at 1:30 PM EST.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:44 PM
NAHRO is on shutdown watch! Join us for a Housing Update from Washington this Thursday at 1:30 PM EST.
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Early this morning, Congress released the FY26 THUD appropriations bill. The bill provides $77.3B for HUD in FY26, an increase over FY25.
Read more: https://www.nahro.org/news/fy-2026-thud-bill-released-as-congress-weighs-action-ahead-of-january-30-continuing-resolution-deadline/
Read more: https://www.nahro.org/news/fy-2026-thud-bill-released-as-congress-weighs-action-ahead-of-january-30-continuing-resolution-deadline/
January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Early this morning, Congress released the FY26 THUD appropriations bill. The bill provides $77.3B for HUD in FY26, an increase over FY25.
Read more: https://www.nahro.org/news/fy-2026-thud-bill-released-as-congress-weighs-action-ahead-of-january-30-continuing-resolution-deadline/
Read more: https://www.nahro.org/news/fy-2026-thud-bill-released-as-congress-weighs-action-ahead-of-january-30-continuing-resolution-deadline/
The first Monitor of 2026 is out! We've got a lot of news you may have missed over the holidays, plus a rousing new year message from NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele!
Read his message: https://www.nahro.org/article/welcome-to-2026/
Read his message: https://www.nahro.org/article/welcome-to-2026/
Welcome to 2026 - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
Happy New Year! Though we’re barely two weeks into the New Year, there already is plenty to discuss, as you can see from the lengthy table of contents of this […]
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January 16, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The first Monitor of 2026 is out! We've got a lot of news you may have missed over the holidays, plus a rousing new year message from NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele!
Read his message: https://www.nahro.org/article/welcome-to-2026/
Read his message: https://www.nahro.org/article/welcome-to-2026/
Last call for 2026 "What Home Means to Me" calendars! For $14.99 (includes shipping), you can proudly display 12 beautiful works of art from children living in affordable housing across the country.
Online ordering closes on Monday, January 19: https://my.nahro.org/Shop/Product-Catalog
Online ordering closes on Monday, January 19: https://my.nahro.org/Shop/Product-Catalog
January 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Last call for 2026 "What Home Means to Me" calendars! For $14.99 (includes shipping), you can proudly display 12 beautiful works of art from children living in affordable housing across the country.
Online ordering closes on Monday, January 19: https://my.nahro.org/Shop/Product-Catalog
Online ordering closes on Monday, January 19: https://my.nahro.org/Shop/Product-Catalog
Housing Updates from Washington, NAHRO's free bi-weekly webinar series, returns Thursday, 1/15 at 1:30 PM Eastern!
January 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Housing Updates from Washington, NAHRO's free bi-weekly webinar series, returns Thursday, 1/15 at 1:30 PM Eastern!
In case you missed it ... the Winter 2025 edition of the Journal of Housing & Community Development is now available online! With stories of international travel alongside three powerful research papers, we think you'll agree this issue is a must read. Visit www.nahro.org/journal/winter-2025
Winter 2025 - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
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January 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM
In case you missed it ... the Winter 2025 edition of the Journal of Housing & Community Development is now available online! With stories of international travel alongside three powerful research papers, we think you'll agree this issue is a must read. Visit www.nahro.org/journal/winter-2025
"[As of] June 2022, institutional investors owned around 450,000 homes, or about 3%, of all single-family rental homes nationally, according to a 2024 study by the Government Accountability Office"
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Trump threatens to ban Wall Street investments in single-family homes
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration is moving to ban Wall Street firms from buying up single-family homes in a bid to reduce home prices, a potential blow for private-equi...
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January 8, 2026 at 10:16 PM
"[As of] June 2022, institutional investors owned around 450,000 homes, or about 3%, of all single-family rental homes nationally, according to a 2024 study by the Government Accountability Office"
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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Last call: Today is the last day to submit nominations for the 2026 Advocacy Award! NAHRO will honor both an individual and an organization for their outstanding and creative advocacy — could it be you?
Nominate a member, or self nominate, today: www.nahro.org/advocacy-award
Nominate a member, or self nominate, today: www.nahro.org/advocacy-award
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Last call: Today is the last day to submit nominations for the 2026 Advocacy Award! NAHRO will honor both an individual and an organization for their outstanding and creative advocacy — could it be you?
Nominate a member, or self nominate, today: www.nahro.org/advocacy-award
Nominate a member, or self nominate, today: www.nahro.org/advocacy-award
Only a few days remain to nominate an outstanding and creative advocate! NAHRO is excited to honor both an individual AND an organization with the 2026 Advocacy Award at our upcoming Washington Conference. Nominate a member, or self-nominate, through Thurs. 1/ 8: https://www.nahro.org/advocacy-award
January 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Only a few days remain to nominate an outstanding and creative advocate! NAHRO is excited to honor both an individual AND an organization with the 2026 Advocacy Award at our upcoming Washington Conference. Nominate a member, or self-nominate, through Thurs. 1/ 8: https://www.nahro.org/advocacy-award
New year, new calendar! Meet Taraji (age 13) from Texas, one of our 12 national 2025-26 "What Home Means to Me" Poster Contest winners! Her poster is featured in our 2026 calendar for January.
January 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
New year, new calendar! Meet Taraji (age 13) from Texas, one of our 12 national 2025-26 "What Home Means to Me" Poster Contest winners! Her poster is featured in our 2026 calendar for January.
NAHRO may be closed for the holidays, but you can still train (and save!) with our six on-demand trainings. Save 25% on any on-demand training with code ONDEMAND2025 at learn.nahro.org.
Plus, you have up to 30 days to complete your on-demand training, at your own pace. Offer valid through Dec. 31.
Plus, you have up to 30 days to complete your on-demand training, at your own pace. Offer valid through Dec. 31.
December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NAHRO may be closed for the holidays, but you can still train (and save!) with our six on-demand trainings. Save 25% on any on-demand training with code ONDEMAND2025 at learn.nahro.org.
Plus, you have up to 30 days to complete your on-demand training, at your own pace. Offer valid through Dec. 31.
Plus, you have up to 30 days to complete your on-demand training, at your own pace. Offer valid through Dec. 31.
Happy Holidays! NAHRO is closed from 1pm Eastern on Wednesday, December 24 through Sunday, January 4. We will return on Monday, January 5. We wish everyone a joyous, safe, and restful holiday season.
December 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Happy Holidays! NAHRO is closed from 1pm Eastern on Wednesday, December 24 through Sunday, January 4. We will return on Monday, January 5. We wish everyone a joyous, safe, and restful holiday season.
Limited-time holiday offer! Save 25% on NAHRO's six on-demand trainings with code ONDEMAND2025 when you visit our Learning Portal: learn.nahro.org
Once purchased, you have up to 30 days to complete your on-demand training, at your own pace. Offer valid through December 31.
Once purchased, you have up to 30 days to complete your on-demand training, at your own pace. Offer valid through December 31.
December 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Limited-time holiday offer! Save 25% on NAHRO's six on-demand trainings with code ONDEMAND2025 when you visit our Learning Portal: learn.nahro.org
Once purchased, you have up to 30 days to complete your on-demand training, at your own pace. Offer valid through December 31.
Once purchased, you have up to 30 days to complete your on-demand training, at your own pace. Offer valid through December 31.
It’s our birthday, and we’re 92 years young! On this special day, we celebrate the #housers and community builders who provide homes to millions of Americans, and move us closer to our shared dream of thriving communities with affordable homes for all.
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It’s our birthday, and we’re 92 years young! On this special day, we celebrate the #housers and community builders who provide homes to millions of Americans, and move us closer to our shared dream of thriving communities with affordable homes for all.
The early bird gets the $100 discount (and the add-on session) at #WashCon26! In addition to a guaranteed spot at the conference, you'll also have the opportunity to register for our add-on session, Commissioners Fundamentals, which historically sells out fast. Register: www.nahro.org/washcon-reg
December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The early bird gets the $100 discount (and the add-on session) at #WashCon26! In addition to a guaranteed spot at the conference, you'll also have the opportunity to register for our add-on session, Commissioners Fundamentals, which historically sells out fast. Register: www.nahro.org/washcon-reg
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy "granted a preliminary injunction to a group of states, cities & nonprofits who said a last minute overhaul of how to spend $4 billion on homelessness programs was unlawful." https://www.npr.org/2025/12/19/nx-s1-5649501/judge-blocks-hud-homelessness-funding-overhaul
Judge blocks HUD homelessness overhaul, rebukes agency for causing 'chaos'
A federal judge said HUD cannot dramatically change its funding policies on homelessness for now. States, cities and nonprofits say the proposed overhaul would push thousands back onto the streets.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy "granted a preliminary injunction to a group of states, cities & nonprofits who said a last minute overhaul of how to spend $4 billion on homelessness programs was unlawful." https://www.npr.org/2025/12/19/nx-s1-5649501/judge-blocks-hud-homelessness-funding-overhaul
NAHRO is ready to celebrate all the amazing advocacy you've done in 2025! Nominations are open for the 2026 Advocacy Award — we're honoring both an individual and an organization at the 2026 Washington Conference. Nominate, or self-nominate, now through Thurs., Jan. 8: www.nahro.org/advocacy-award
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
NAHRO is ready to celebrate all the amazing advocacy you've done in 2025! Nominations are open for the 2026 Advocacy Award — we're honoring both an individual and an organization at the 2026 Washington Conference. Nominate, or self-nominate, now through Thurs., Jan. 8: www.nahro.org/advocacy-award
Have you ordered your 2026 "What Home Means to Me" calendar? For $14.99 (includes shipping!), you can proudly display 12 beautiful works of art from kids living in affordable housing across the country. It's a powerful visual reminder of the work housers do https://my.nahro.org/Shop/Product-Catalog
December 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Have you ordered your 2026 "What Home Means to Me" calendar? For $14.99 (includes shipping!), you can proudly display 12 beautiful works of art from kids living in affordable housing across the country. It's a powerful visual reminder of the work housers do https://my.nahro.org/Shop/Product-Catalog
The National Public Housing Museum is a powerful place — also nominated for USA Today "Best New Museum"! Vote daily thru Dec. 22: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/national-public-housing-museum-chicago-illinois/
Read more: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/17/chicagoans-of-the-year-museums/
Read more: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/17/chicagoans-of-the-year-museums/
Chicagoans of the Year for Museums: National Public Housing Museum staff keeps residents at heart
Museum staffers, many of whom are have lived in public housing, share their experiences, inspiring visitors to open up about their own.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The National Public Housing Museum is a powerful place — also nominated for USA Today "Best New Museum"! Vote daily thru Dec. 22: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/national-public-housing-museum-chicago-illinois/
Read more: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/17/chicagoans-of-the-year-museums/
Read more: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/17/chicagoans-of-the-year-museums/
"CHA’s redevelopment has been cited as an innovative model for its layering of strategies & funding sources to pay for the renovations, as well as for minimizing disruption for residents" via Shelterforce: https://shelterforce.org/2025/12/10/what-we-can-learn-from-cambridges-public-housing-overhaul/
What We Can Learn From Cambridge's Public Housing Overhaul
In Cambridge, Mass., residents speak positively of the renovations to their public housing stock. The housing authority attributes its success to an innovative mix of RAD with other funding sources.
shelterforce.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"CHA’s redevelopment has been cited as an innovative model for its layering of strategies & funding sources to pay for the renovations, as well as for minimizing disruption for residents" via Shelterforce: https://shelterforce.org/2025/12/10/what-we-can-learn-from-cambridges-public-housing-overhaul/
The December edition of The NAHRO Monitor is here! In his column "What I'm Grateful For", NAHRO President Sean Gilbert shares his gratitude and insight on the power of stories.
Read the President's Message: www.nahro.org/article/what...
Read the President's Message: www.nahro.org/article/what...
www.nahro.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The December edition of The NAHRO Monitor is here! In his column "What I'm Grateful For", NAHRO President Sean Gilbert shares his gratitude and insight on the power of stories.
Read the President's Message: www.nahro.org/article/what...
Read the President's Message: www.nahro.org/article/what...
Demonstrate the power of advocacy alongside hundreds of housers and community builders at #WashCon26! NAHRO makes it easy to advocate: we’ll give you all the information and support you need to make a compelling case to your elected officials at Hill Day and at home. https://www.nahro.org/washcon
December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Demonstrate the power of advocacy alongside hundreds of housers and community builders at #WashCon26! NAHRO makes it easy to advocate: we’ll give you all the information and support you need to make a compelling case to your elected officials at Hill Day and at home. https://www.nahro.org/washcon
NAHRO is pleased to release the Winter 2025 edition of the Journal of Housing and Community Development. With stories of international travel alongside three powerful research papers, we think you'll agree this issue is a must read!
www.nahro.org/journal/wint...
www.nahro.org/journal/wint...
Winter 2025 - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
www.nahro.org
December 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
NAHRO is pleased to release the Winter 2025 edition of the Journal of Housing and Community Development. With stories of international travel alongside three powerful research papers, we think you'll agree this issue is a must read!
www.nahro.org/journal/wint...
www.nahro.org/journal/wint...