Federal Policy

The agency says $20 billion in green funding for low-income communities was mismanaged and issued with political bias, but so far the EPA hasn’t produced the evidence needed to legally block the grants. Three nonprofits have filed suit.

As the federal government teeters on the edge of a shutdown, housing advocates warn of cuts to affordable housing programs in the remaining months of FY 2025—and say to brace for even deeper threats in FY 2026. From the loss of rental vouchers to slashed homeless assistance grants, what’s at risk now and what should advocates prepare for in the coming budget battles?

The president’s executive orders threaten the funding of a wide range of housing programs in the U.S. Over a dozen federal grantees told us how they’ve been affected, and how they’re planning for an uncertain future.

The president pushed for sweeping crackdowns and the possible internment of people experiencing homelessness. To see what’s coming, we should look to what states have already done

The U.S. owns more than 650 million acres of public lands, and it has the power to sell or lease limited parcels for affordable housing. But mass disposal of public lands, as some legislators have proposed, is not the answer.

The day after a judge put a temporary block on a federal funding freeze, the administration rescinded the memo that started it all. Here’s why mixed messaging has left advocates confused–and housing funds in jeopardy.

President Trump’s order that would freeze already-appropriated federal funding has been delayed until Feb. 3. The order has raised alarm and dread in the housing world.

Many affordable housing developers worry Trump’s proposed taxes on imports and crackdown on immigration will be detrimental to the industry. Others hope deregulation reduces development costs enough to offset those effects. What’s the most likely outcome?

Advocates are looking for common ground to work with the new administration, but are also prepared to defend critical policies and programs that could come under attack.

As HUD secretary, Scott Turner would oversee billions in housing aid, but as a Texas state legislator he voted against protections for poor tenants and has called government assistance “one of the most destructive things for the family,” according to a recent ProPublica report.

The incoming administration’s plans could include taking apart the agency and withdrawing the AFFH rule. What specific changes have been hinted at and how easily might they be accomplished?

Affordable housing and neighborhood investment programs are closely tied to banking and the Treasury Department. What is the incoming administration’s attitude toward some key financial regulations, and how easy would it be for them to enact changes?