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10/21/2026

The Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development is expanding the affordable housing developer pipeline with the launch of an Emerging Developers Initiative to expand opportunities for growing real estate development firms while strengthening the County’s ability to preserve quality, affordable rental housing.

DHCD is issuing a Request for Qualifications to establish a roster of qualified Emerging Developers—the Emerging Developers Roster of Responders. Developers selected for the roster may be designated by DHCD as assignees or designees to exercise the County’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) for eligible multifamily rental housing properties. The ROFR Program is an important tool for preserving affordable rental housing and protecting existing residents from the loss of affordable housing opportunities -- learn more today at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/housing-community-development

09/18/2026

Across the country, houses of worship are building new homes and driving economic empowerment. Radical Common Sense with David Bowers, a new podcast from Enterprise Community Partners, brings together faith leaders, policymakers, lenders, and developers to explore how that's happening.

The first three episodes of this limited series are live! Whether you shape policy, invest in or build affordable housing, or lead a congregation, this series offers a grounded look at what it takes to turn faith into impact.

Give it a listen:

This podcast, a master class in faith-based development, goes in-depth with faith-based development changemakers to explore how faith communities are transforming neighborhoods and affordable housing.

09/09/2026

Not ready to let go of summer just yet? Join Housing& for our end of summer rooftop mixer on Sept. 30 at 5pm to unwind and reconnect with friends and peers in the affordable housing industry! Drinks and small bites will be provided, as well as remarks from industry leaders. Our industry is stronger when we come together to connect and collaborate, and we hope to see you there!

Reserve your spot today here: https://housingand.my.site.com/event?eventId=00UPW00001V3m0x2AB

08/28/2026

Back-to-school season is here, and as the new school year gets underway it's a great time to remember that housing is inextricably linked to access to education. Where you live often determines what school you can attend, and all too often access to quality education is only open to families who can afford to live in high-resource areas. Expanding access to affordable housing everywhere unlocks more educational opportunities for everyone.

Learn more about how school access and housing intersect here:

This brief presents what we know about housing’s effects on education and examines local efforts to improve educational outcomes by ensuring the quality, aff…

05/22/2026

We are honored to have been recognized with District of Columbia Building Industry Association - DCBIA’s Collaboration Award alongside our partner, AARP DC, for our multi-year alliance focused on stabilizing the District’s rental housing ecosystem.

Since 2023, our organizations along with District of Columbia Building Industry Association - DCBIA have worked together to advance housing policy solutions that help restore predictability to the housing market while supporting the long-term health of DC's residential ecosystem. Through collaboration, partnership, and a shared commitment to the future of housing in D.C., we continue to champion policies that strengthen housing opportunity and investment across the city.

Watch the video to learn more about this partnership and the impact of our collective work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdFBAnUTFj8&t=1s

05/20/2026

In case you missed it, last week we hosted our 35th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo, bringing together affordable housing and community development leaders from across the Capital Region!

From the unveiling of Housing Indicator Tool 6.0 and a cross-sector plenary on regional housing data and next steps for advancing our region’s housing goals, to a full-day Housing Expo connecting the ecosystem behind affordable homes and communities, the day was filled with insight, connection, and momentum.

We closed with a celebratory Awards Luncheon honoring this year’s Housing Achievement Award recipients, Generation& Scholarship winner, and Children’s Essay Contest winner—uplifting leadership across our field and future generations.

There’s much more to see.

Explore the full recap, including photos and video highlights, and relive the day here:

Join Housing& on May 13th, 2026 for its 35th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo—policy sessions, Housing Indicator Tool launch, awards, scholarships & community networking.

05/13/2026

Housing& has officially released the updated Housing Indicator Tool (HIT) — a regional resource tracking housing production, affordability, preservation, and policy trends across Greater DC, Baltimore, and Richmond.

The release coincides with Housing&’s 35th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo, where regional leaders gathered to discuss the state of housing affordability and the policies and investments needed to move the region forward.

The HIT is more than a data platform — it’s a decision-making tool designed to help policymakers, advocates, developers, and community leaders better understand regional housing challenges and identify where action is urgently needed.

This year’s findings reinforce just how critical this work is. Housing production slowed across the Capital Region in 2025:
• Greater DC produced 23,614 housing units, down from 25,930 in 2024
• Greater Baltimore produced 5,974 housing units, down from 6,980 the year prior

These trends underscore the importance of reliable, accessible housing data to guide policy, investment, and long-term planning. Through updated dashboards, regional comparisons, and deeper affordability insights, the HIT helps move the conversation from data to action.

Explore the updated Housing Indicator Tool and this year’s findings: https://hit.housingand.org/

Housing&’s Housing Indicator Tool (HIT), is a platform to track local efforts to produce affordable rental housing in the Washington Region.

04/24/2026

We’re proud to share this exciting milestone from our member, Wesley Housing, celebrating the grand opening of One Hawaii in Ward 5’s Fort Totten neighborhood. Congratulations to the residents, partners, and community on delivering 70 quality, affordable apartments for individuals and families in the District.

Pictured Above: Program speakers left to right – Steve Smith, […]

04/17/2026

Join Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia for an important conversation on the future of sustainable housing. The upcoming Home is the Key to Building a Sustainable Future event will bring together industry leaders and changemakers to explore how and why sustainability must be integrated into affordable housing projects.

Attendees can look forward to:
• Two expert panels diving into sustainable building practices in affordable housing
• A networking reception with peers across the industry
• An exclusive tour of American Geophysical Union Headquarters — the first net-zero renovated building in Washington, DC

If you're passionate about housing, sustainability, and innovative solutions, this is a great opportunity to connect and learn.

RSVP here:

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia is hosting a two-panel symposium convening industry experts to explore the intersection of sustainable building practices and affordable housing.  The program features two expert-led panels examining how sustainable design and...

03/27/2026

This Women’s History Month, Housing& is proud to celebrate the incredible impact that women have had - and continue to have - on .

From the earliest days of federal housing policy, women have helped shape the systems we rely on today. The Housing Act of 1937 established the United States Housing Authority, and was influenced by reformers like Jane Addams and Catherine Bauer who helped lay the foundation for affordable housing in communities across the country.

In the 1970s, women activists led the fight for financial independence in housing. The passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 ensured all women could access credit—including mortgages—without requiring a male co-signer, marking a critical step toward equity in homeownership.

In 1977, Patricia Roberts Harris was confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Making history as the first Black woman to be appointed to the President’s cabinet in the United States, she brought a deep commitment to expanding opportunity through housing.

Today, so many women continue to lead across every corner of our field – from and , to , , and – women do it all.

We’re proud to work alongside so many of them, and to convene leaders across our field at our upcoming Annual Meeting & Housing Expo.

Learn more and join us: https://housingand.org/training-engagement/annual-meeting-housing-expo/35th-annual-meeting-housing-expo/

Happy Women’s History Month!