Mayor Daniel Lurie announced six proposed renter protections on September 10. One unpaid-rent measure is formally introduced, while the remaining proposals still require Board of Supervisors action.
A proposed South Boston project could add 1,945 homes and retail near two MBTA stations, but zoning approvals and city review are still ahead.
St. Louis residents can review updated zoning maps and rules at September open houses, complete a parking survey through Oct. 5 and join an Oct. 15 virtual meeting.
A Fresno City Council hearing on a proposed 2,067-acre Central Southeast plan was continued from September 17 to October 22, leaving the proposed rezone, General Plan update and housing-capacity changes unresolved.
Salt Lake City is considering higher one-time water, sewer and stormwater impact fees for new construction, with public hearings scheduled for September 22 and October 6, 2026.
Milwaukee selected four development teams for a pilot expected to create about 20 affordable, owner-occupied attached homes on city-owned vacant lots.
HUD says updated guidance could speed public-housing redevelopment, but relocation, voucher and return protections still depend on the path a PHA chooses.
U.S. inflation rose more slowly in July, but rent, shelter and utility costs kept climbing. Here is why household budgets remain strained.
A federal court order against RentGrow highlights renters’ rights to review and dispute tenant-screening reports after a denial or higher housing cost.
A new GAO review says Opportunity Zone funds held more than $108 billion in assets, but states still lack clear evidence of effects on jobs and housing.
FHFA data show fewer foreclosure starts and stable serious delinquency in May, while higher rates reduced refinancing and narrowed payment-relief options.
AB 1903 would tighten construction-defect claim procedures and allow releases after qualifying repairs, while San Diego builders and consumer advocates dispute its potential effect on for-sale housing.
HUD’s August 12 FHA handbook update clarifies employment verification, assistance funds and foreclosure-timeline rules, but does not create a universal borrower benefit.
Miami-Dade’s Welcome H.O.M.E. program opens online applications Sept. 1 for a lottery tied to three District 9 homes, with early closure possible after 200 qualified applications.
Columbus is reviewing proposed zoning changes for about 70,654 parcels. Residents, property owners and businesses can comment through October 24, 2026.
A new citywide Housing Court procedure assigns judges the same day for qualifying cases involving major vacate orders, dangerous building-wide conditions and complete elevator outages. Parties must appear within five days after service.
Thrive Iowa is operating in 20 Iowa counties, giving eligible parents, caretakers and pregnant individuals a coordinated path to existing help with housing, food, child care and other needs.
A consultation would let English metro mayors intervene in major planning cases, issue development orders and seek regional infrastructure funding.
Freddie Mac’s August 27 averages keep mortgage rates near the 2026 high, affecting buyer purchasing power, monthly costs and refinance decisions.
A proposed federal court order would require Redfin to relaunch multifamily rental advertising after its $100 million agreement with Zillow.
U.S. home prices rose 2.1% over the year to June, while mortgage rates near 6.7% and limited inventory continued to pressure buyers.
July permits rose, but starts, completions and new-home sales fell, showing why authorized projects have not yet become available housing.
