Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

09/04/2026

🏛️ Federal insights. State solutions. A stronger Oklahoma.

Start Friday at the 2026 Oklahoma Housing Conference with our two-part Legislative Breakfast, bringing together national and state perspectives on the policies shaping affordable housing.

Part 1 | Federal Update
Hear from Stockton Williams, Executive Director of NCSHA, for an overview of the current federal legislative and policy landscape, emerging priorities, and what they could mean for affordable housing development, finance, and advocacy.

Part 2 | State Policy Update
Tyler Parrett, Executive Director of Housing Forward, will turn the conversation to Oklahoma, covering recent housing legislation and potential policy changes involving OHFA and OUBCC.

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ 8:30–9:00 AM
📍 Omni Hotel OKC

Join us October 28–30 for three days of education, networking, CE opportunities, and conversations shaping the future of housing in Oklahoma.

Learn more & register: www.okhousingconf.com

08/31/2026

New CRA Proposed Rule Formally Published in Federal Register

On August 12, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), two of the three federal banking regulators, formally published in the Federal Register the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) that would change their current rules that implement the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The CRA is a landmark federal law enacted in 1977 that requires banks to serve the communities in which they have a presence through lending, investment, and services. CRA drives the overwhelming majority of investments in the Housing Credit - around 80 percent of Housing Credit equity annually as of 2024. Notably, the Federal Reserve Board, the third federal banking regulator, is not currently participating in this process.

As covered in last month's ACTION newsletter, this proposed rule would revise the asset thresholds of different sizes of banks: it would (1) redefine small banks as those with assets under $1 billion, up from $412 million; (2) replace intermediate small banks with intermediate banks, defined as those with assets between $1 billion and $10 billion, instead of between $412 million and $1.649 billion; and (3) redefine large banks as those with assets greater than $10 billion, up from $1.649 billion.

ACTION is working on a series of tools for ACTION members to use in their CRA advocacy, including talking points and a template comment letter. Stay tuned for more information soon. In addition, ACTION intends to submit its own comment letter on behalf of Steering Committee members. Comments are due by Tuesday, October 13.

Submit Comments:

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are proposing to amend their Community Reinvestment Act rules by making certain substantive, technical, and process-oriented changes to refocus on the statutory objective of encouraging banks...

08/27/2026

2026 Oklahoma Housing Conference Sponsor Spotlight: Tinker Federal Credit Union

The Oklahoma Housing Conference is proud to recognize Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU) for their generous support of the 2026 Oklahoma Housing Conference!

TFCU’s commitment to strong partnerships, community leadership, and expanding opportunities for Oklahomans helps strengthen the communities we all call home. We are grateful for their continued investment in Oklahoma and their support of efforts that create lasting housing impact across our state.

Thank you, Tinker Federal Credit Union, for your partnership and for supporting the 2026 Oklahoma Housing Conference! 🏡
📅 October 28–30, 2026
📍 Omni Oklahoma City Hotel

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Join housing leaders, developers, advocates, and industry professionals from across Oklahoma at the state’s premier affordable housing event.
www.okhousingconf.com

hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag
Activate to view larger image,

08/27/2026

Use NLIHC’s August Recess Toolkit to Advocate for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Investments Communities Rely On

By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Director of PolicBoth the House and Senate are in recess for the next two weeks, with the House scheduled to return to D.C. on August 31 and the Senate returning on September 14. During August Recess, federal lawmakers spend time in their home states and districts to hea...

08/25/2026

“Our Homes, Our Votes, Our Future”

By Renee M. Willis, NLIHC President and CEO As we approach another consequential election season, I keep coming back to a fundamental truth: our fight for housing justice is inseparable from our fight for a healthy democracy.

08/20/2026

2026 Oklahoma Housing Conference Sponsor Spotlight: FHLBank Topeka

The Oklahoma Housing Conference is proud to recognize FHLBank Topeka as a Foundation sponsor of the 2026 Oklahoma Housing Conference.

FHLBank Topeka plays a crucial role in strengthening communities and expanding housing opportunities throughout its district. Through its commitment to affordable housing and community development, FHLBank Topeka provides resources and partnerships that help support the creation, preservation, and accessibility of quality housing.

Their continued investment in housing initiatives helps strengthen communities and create opportunities for individuals and families across Oklahoma and beyond.

We are grateful for FHLBank Topeka’s partnership and continued commitment to advancing affordable housing and supporting Oklahoma’s housing industry.

Thank you, FHLBank Topeka, for supporting the 2026 Oklahoma Housing Conference!

📅 October 28–30, 2026
📍 Omni Oklahoma City Hotel

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Join housing leaders from across Oklahoma in supporting the state's premier affordable housing event.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/4LOc50ZcS7w

08/19/2026

OKLAHOMA HOUSING CONFERENCE 2026

Three days. Industry experts. Valuable connections. Continuing education. And conversations shaping the future of housing in Oklahoma.

📅 October 28–30, 2026
📍 Omni Oklahoma City Hotel

Join housing professionals from across the state for sessions covering affordable housing, development, property management, policy, funding, compliance and more.

✨ Conference Highlights
• Up to 18 hours of Continuing Education: Real Estate Professionals, Architects, CPAs, County Assessors, Social Workers, and Planners
• Multiple professional disciplines
• OHFA-required training opportunities
• Expert speakers & timely industry topics
• Networking with Oklahoma’s housing community

Whether you work in development, property management, real estate, housing policy or community development — this is where Oklahoma’s housing community comes together.

🎟️ Register today and join us in OKC!
www.okhousingconf.com

08/17/2026

The public input period for Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)'s HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the National Housing Trust Fund applications and action plans is now open. It will close Monday, September 14 at 5 p.m.

Submit comments regarding these programs through OHFA's online form: https://bit.ly/3RX2O54.

An option has been added to the form for individuals commenting to upload comments as a PDF file.

The following input sessions will also be held:
August 19 at 2 p.m. at OHFA
September 9 at 2 p.m. - Register to attend online: https://bit.ly/4xuvnpM

Individuals providing feedback will receive collective responses at the end of the comment period.

HOME Program Documentation: https://bit.ly/414mqWz

National Housing Trust Fund Documentation: https://bit.ly/4w7FHTj

08/17/2026

💙 Celebrating National Nonprofit Day!

Today, OCAH is proud to recognize the nonprofit organizations working every day to strengthen communities and expand housing opportunities across Oklahoma.

As a nonprofit ourselves, the Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housingunderstands the power of collaboration. We bring together nonprofits, housing organizations, developers, advocates and industry partners to connect, share knowledge and strengthen the collective voice of Oklahoma’s affordable housing community.

To our nonprofit members and partners— thank you for the work you do and the communities you serve.We’re proud to have you at the table.

🏠 Together, housing matters.

Interested in getting involved? Learn more about OCAH membership and join Oklahoma’s affordable housing community.

https://affordablehousingcoalition.org/Join-Now

08/17/2026

This August, Use NLIHC’s 2026 August Recess Advocacy Toolkit to Fight for Federal Affordable Housing and Homelessness Resources

By NLIHC Policy TeamNLIHC’s 2026 August Recess Advocacy Toolkit includes information, tips, and resources to help advocates engage their federal elected officials during August Recess and push for increased funding and safeguards for the programs people rely on to afford the cost of rent and commu...