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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 1d

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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 8d

Extra, extra! 2025-27 NAHRO President Sean Gilbert introduces himself in the the October edition of The NAHRO Monitor, out now!

Read his President's Message: https://www.nahro.org/article/turtle-on-a-fence-post/
Read the full edition:https://www.nahro.org/monitor_issue/october-15-2025-monitor/

Turtle on a Fence Post - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)

Hello Housers, I’m Sean Gilbert, your NAHRO President for the 2025-2027 term and Executive Director of Tennessee Valley Housing Services. Like the turtle in this column’s title, I didn’t get […]

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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 9d

Join NAHRO this Thurs., Oct. 16 at 1:30 PM Eastern for another special edition Housing Update from Washington on the government shutdown, plus Q&A! 🚨This special session has a new registration link, separate from the normal series! https://nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qam6DJ_MQXiht4J2j85xJw

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 13d

The NAHRO office will be closed on Monday, October 13, to observe the Federal holiday of Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14.

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 14d

Job hunt? New RFP? Career shift? NAHRO’s Job/RFP/RFQ Center has you covered with the tools and resources you need to take the next step! Whether you're searching for your next role, exploring business opportunities, or growing your professional network — it all starts here 👉 nahro.careerwebsite.com

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 14d

Meet Ivory Mathews, NAHRO 25-27 SVP! Sworn in at #Natcon25 on Sept. 30, she believes “through collaboration, innovation, & advocacy, we can ... deliver solutions that serve the needs of the 8m families we represent.”

https://www.nahro.org/news/meet-ivory-mathews-nahros-new-senior-vice-president/

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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 14d

Meet Sean Gilbert, NAHRO 25-27 President. Sworn in at #NatCon25 in Phoenix on September 30, he “is excited to help lead the organization towards achieving our shared vision of thriving communities with affordable homes for all.” https://www.nahro.org/news/meet-sean-gilbert-nahros-new-president/

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 16d

Join NAHRO for a special 1-hour Housing Update from Washington this Thursday, October 9 at 1:30 PM Eastern!

Experts from the Cooper Housing Institute, the Terner Center at Berkeley, and RAND will present their latest HCV program research.

Register: nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 16d

“Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion is more than just a housing development; it’s a symbol of opportunity and resiliency for Virgin Islanders. VIHA is proud to continue leading the charge in reimagining affordable housing, and these recognitions affirm our work.”

viconsortium.com/vi-community...

Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion Honored with Two National Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing Revitalization

The V.I. Housing Authority and MDG Design & Construction have announced that the Walter I.M. Hodge P...

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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · 22d

Join NAHRO on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 1:30 PM Eastern for an emergency Housing Update from Washington on the government shutdown! This 30-minute webinar is free and open to all.

This session has a new registration link, separate from the normal Housing Updates series: nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Sep 11

On Wednesday, September 10, HUD sent an email to PHA executive directors extending the mandatory compliance date for NSPIRE-V to Feb. 1, 2027. NAHRO is pleased that HUD has listened to industry feedback on this issue and thanks them for their collaboration.

Read more: www.nahro.org/news/hud-ext...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join NAHRO this Thursday, September 11, for our bi-weekly Housing Update from Washington! NAHRO staff will discuss several important notices changing Public Housing Operating Fund accounting, financial management, and proposed certification requirements.

Register: nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Sep 5

EXTENDED THROUGH SUNDAY: We know it's been a busy week, so we're adding two more days to our August Advocacy campaign. Visit www.nahro.org/advocate through Sunday, Sept. 7 to send a letter!

It only takes 2 minutes and 3 clicks to send one of our 6 pre-written, customizable letters to Congress.

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hot topic alert! Join NAHRO this Thursday, August 28 at 1:30pm Eastern for a free Housing Update from Washington. This week we're talking about voucher funding, steps agencies can take to prevent shortfall, and the recently-released 2026 FMRs.

Register nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join NAHRO as we call for preserving and prioritizing Public Housing! Despite being one of our best tools to provide housing to our communities, Public Housing has been unfunded for decades resulting in the loss of roughly 10k units per year.

Send a letter & spread the word: www.nahro.org/advocate

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 21

"This would mark a major change to the long-held mixed-status rule, which allows households with members of mixed immigration status to receive a proportional amount of housing assistance funds."

www.planetizen.com/news/2025/08...

Trump Revives 2019 Plan to Cut Housing Assistance for Undocumented Immigrants

The proposed change to HUD rules would restrict federal housing aid from households that include undocumented people.

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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 18

"Today, approximately 877,000 public housing units remain, serving nearly 1.2 million residents. The units face a significant maintenance backlog, with [NAHRO] estimating a $90 billion shortfall for necessary repairs and upgrades."

shelterforce.org/2025/08/15/p...

Public Housing: A Moral Case for Its Dignified Revival

Housing is fundamental to healthy families and communities. That’s why we must fight for policies that treat public housing as essential.

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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 18

NAHRO advocates have been making noise in their communities and Washington D.C. but we have more work to do! This week, our August Advocacy letter focuses on how housing and community development programs drive economic growth in our communities. Keep up the momentum:
nahro.quorum.us/campaign/nah...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 15

We have 3 weeks to meet our other 3 goals — will you join us? Visit the campaign website to learn more, see our progress and send a letter! www.nahro.org/advocate

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎉🎉🎉 Advocacy Goal Achieved 🎉🎉🎉
We're only halfway through the August Advocacy campaign and NAHRO advocates have contacted elected officials in all 50 states, plus DC and USVI! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has sent a letter so far; keep up the amazing work!

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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 15

The August edition of The NAHRO Monitor is out! Join CEO Mark Thiele as we raise our voices; learn and teach; celebrate; and lead TOGETHER!

Read his message: www.nahro.org/article/buil...
Read the full newsletter: www.nahro.org/monitor_issu...

Building Communities Together - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)

I love my job. As the leader of NAHRO I work with and for the folks who house America: thousands of housing and community development professionals and organizations who serve […]

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National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 11

Still curious about what the Senate's proposed housing budget for Fiscal Year 2026? NAHRO is here to help! Join the Policy & Legislative Affairs team this Thursday, August 14 at 1:30 pm Eastern for our bi-weekly Housing Update from Washington.

Register: nahro-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 11

We're so close to hitting two of our August Advocacy goals! Join NAHRO advocates this week as we speak up for sustained & improved voucher funding for 2.3 million families.

Send a letter and spread the word — especially if you're in Alaska, New Mexico or Vermont!
nahro.quorum.us/campaign/nah...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 7

We're speaking up for CDBG and the HOME Program this week — have you sent your letter yet? It only takes a minute!

August Advocacy offers anyone the opportunity to easily contact their U.S. Senators & Reps in support of essential housing and community development programs. www.nahro.org/advocate

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's August; let's advocate! For week 2 of August Advocacy, we're calling on Congress to protect local redevelopment solutions & increase housing supply.

716 advocates have already contacted 56% of Congress in 43 states & DC ... Send your letters & spread the word: nahro.quorum.us/august-advoc...

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials @nahronational.bsky.social · Aug 6

"Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac [are] set to increase their investment from $1 billion to $2 billion each in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties"

hoodline.com/2025/08/u-s-...

U.S. Federal Housing Initiative Bolsters Rural and Underserved Communities with $4 Billion Investment in Affordable Housing

U.S. Federal Housing doubles investment in affordable housing to $4 billion annually under the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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