National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies

08/25/2026

Breaking News:

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC), a prosecutor-led, multi-agency team designed to investigate the most harmful actors defrauding federal government programs, including illicit actors overseas and those operating fraud schemes ac...

08/20/2026

Garland Housing Finance Corporation welcomes our newest board member, Christopher Balanciere. We sincerely wish you the best as you join us in providing decent, safe, and affordable housing to Garland residents!

08/20/2026

Always proud to showcase the meaningful work of NALHFA members.

08/20/2026

NALHFA members are turning mission into action every day.

DCHA celebrated and honored 18 students who each received a Commitment to Excellence Scholarship this year. The celebration took place at the EnVision Center and featured remarks from DCHA staff, a dance performance from scholarship recipient Promise Brown, and a keynote address from Jessica Brown, the founder of College Gurl and President of The College Gurl Foundation.

You can read more about the ceremony and the annual Commitment to Excellence Scholarship Program here: https://www.dchousing.org/wordpress/dcha-honors-2026-commitment-to-excellence-scholarship-recipients/

07/14/2026

A Historic Step Forward for Affordable Housing

The Phoenix IDA applauds the passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and extends our sincere thanks to Arizona's congressional delegation members who supported this landmark legislation.

Affordable housing is one of the most pressing challenges facing communities across Arizona and the nation. By bringing Democrats and Republicans together around practical, forward-looking solutions, this legislation demonstrates what is possible when leaders work across the aisle to address a shared priority.

We congratulate Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, along with Representatives Yassamin Ansari, Greg Stanton, Juan Ciscomani, Abraham Hamadeh, Paul Gosar, Adelita Grijalva and Eli Crane for supporting this important effort to expand housing opportunities, encourage new housing development, and help more families achieve the dream of homeownership and access to affordable rental housing.

At the Phoenix IDA, we use public-purpose finance to expand affordable housing and homeownership across our city. In 2025, that meant $432 million in capital, 794 affordable housing units funded, and 750 families helped into homes through programs like Home in Five.

We know that strong communities begin with stable, attainable housing. We look forward to continuing our work with partners at every level to help create more affordable housing opportunities throughout Arizona.

Arizona Department of Housing
Senator Ruben Gallego
Senator Mark Kelly
Yassamin Ansari
Representative Greg Stanton
Juan Ciscomani
Rep. Abe Hamadeh
Rep. Paul Gosar
Representative Adelita S. Grijalva
Rep. Eli Crane

07/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Anastacia Ruiz-Europa to the Phoenix IDA as our new Community Development Director.

Anastacia brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience spanning community development, education, finance, customer experience and organizational operations. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for collaborative leadership, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams that create lasting community impact.

As Community Development Director, Anastacia will lead efforts to cultivate strategic partnerships, deepen community engagement, expand innovative programs, and advance initiatives that create economic opportunity and improve quality of life throughout Phoenix.

06/19/2026

Some borrowers don't need more time.

They need more options.

Launchpad helps lenders overcome affordability challenges with:
📉 Lower-than-market rates
💰 2–5% down payment assistance
🏡 Options for first-time and repeat buyers

When affordability improves, opportunity grows.

👉 Learn more at https://na2.hubs.ly/H068jrt0

06/19/2026

Q: What Does Down Payment Assistance Actually Do?

For many homebuyers, the biggest challenge is not the monthly payment but getting past the upfront costs. Here’s a simple example: A family buying a $300,000 home with an FHA loan may need about $10,500 for the down payment. Through Home in Five, eligible buyers may receive $15,000 in down payment assistance, which can help cover the down payment and some closing costs.

👉 That support can make a real difference for families who are ready for homeownership but need help getting through the front door.

Home in Five is a partnership established between the Phoenix IDA and the Maricopa IDA that has helped thousands of family achieve the American Dream since 2012. Learn more at homein5advantage.com/

06/19/2026

05/28/2026

Join NALHFA in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural Fall Educational Summit, a premier two-day gathering designed for the affordable housing finance community. Held at NALHFA headquarters from September 15–16, this new event will bring together local housing finance agency leaders, industry partners, policymakers, and practitioners for timely insights, meaningful dialogue, and practical strategies.

Click below for more details!

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