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Cities are asking for federal zoning-reform dollars to pay for plans that might never pass.

Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider approving a significant increase in the impact fees it collects on new development and in a related decision whether it plans to expand City Hall within the next decade.

If the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant is awarded, city officials are planning on spending $200,000 toward a housing study, $363,66 to a growth policy, zoning and subdivision update, and $400,000 each to water and wastewater facility plans.

ALBANY, Ore. – Public input is sought for a federal grant application under consideration by the City of Albany that would help extend city infrastructure for a proposed new affordable

It's no secret housing in Nashville is expensive, and Black renters and homeowners are feeling the brunt of the problem. The organization Standup Nashville said nationally 65% of Section 8 voucher holders are Black or Hispanic.

The HUD PRO Housing grant program aims to reduce barriers to affordable housing production by helping local communities address infrastructure challenges and land use and regulatory barriers.

The Maui News The state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development is applying for a $9.9 million federal grant to help generate thousands of new affordab

On Wednesday, Govenor Josh Green announced that the state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development is seeking for a $9.9 million grant to generate thousands of new and affordable homes

State Applies for $9.9 Million in HUD Grants for Affordable Housing

The application will help unlock the production of at least 10,800 new housing units within the next six years. Over time and with additional infrastructure, the proposal aims to unlock up to 30,000 new units.  The grant application is not part of the Emergency Proclamation relating to affordable housing.