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Housing Agencies Win National Awards Across States

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Housing Agencies Win National Awards Across States

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State and local housing agencies received national recognition in 2026 for programs intended to expand or preserve affordable housing. Illinois Housing Development Authority won two awards, including recognition for Next Gen, which prepares emerging developers to compete for affordable rental-housing tax credits; seven alumni have secured awards through IHDA and Chicago’s housing department. Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency was honored for its $215 million Housing Stability Program, which combines zero-interest construction loans for developers with down-payment assistance for buyers, with initial awards expected to support 455 homes. Oregon Housing and Community Services received an award for work preserving affordable rental housing and strengthening housing stability. Palm Beach County’s Housing Bond Loan Program separately received the American Planning Association’s Planning Excellence Award for its approach to increasing affordable and workforce housing.

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