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The day after a judge put a temporary block on a federal funding freeze, the administration rescinded the memo that started it all.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.

Los Angeles has imposed an additional tax on luxury home sales to generate millions for housing efforts in the city. Shelterforce checks in on where the money has gone, and what’s to come.

Residents have already seen online listings skyrocketing in price—despite laws against such hikes. With fires still raging, LA and Pasadena tenants are demanding protections against rent raises and eviction.

Kansas City tenants launched a rent strike in October. With a new administration coming into office, it might be too late for a federal rent cap—but they’re still pushing for better conditions.

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?

Insurance carriers have dramatically raised premiums or even canceled policies on affordable housing providers, according to survey results.

The last residents recently moved out as part of a relocation effort. In general, the residents received $50,000 to $70,000.