Organizational Updates
Register Now: Housing Policy Webinar
The NC Housing Coalition is hosting a free Housing Policy Webinar on September 16, 1:45pm. We will go through the latest updates at the federal and state levels, the implications of decisions and events of this year for communities across our state, and look ahead to ongoing priorities and work for the remainder of the legislative session this year and short session next year. Register Now!
Nominations for the 2025 NC Housing Coalition Awards are now open!
Each year at the NC Affordable Housing Conference breakfast, we recognize organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to advocate for affordable housing. If you or someone you know has excelled in housing advocacy over the last year, submit a nomination by September 5.
Early Bird Registration for NC Affordable Housing Conference Ends Friday
Early bird registration for the 2025 NC Affordable Housing Conference closes this Friday, August 29 at 5 pm. After that, prices go up, so lock in your spot at the best rate today.
Explore the agenda to see the sessions, speakers and networking opportunities waiting for you. Find hotel details, sponsor info and more on our website.
We can’t wait to welcome you September 30–October 1 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
Federal Updates
Join Virtual Capitol Hill Day Amidst DC Encampment Sweeps
The Trump administration continues to clear homeless encampments across D.C. The Alliance to End Homelessness is calling on advocates to contact their federal, state, and local lawmakers to demand a humane, effective, and affordable housing–centered approach to ending homelessness. The Alliance is also holding a virtual Capitol Hill Day on September 17. Sign up to speak directly with Members of Congress about the policies and funding decisions that impact homelessness in your community.
State Updates
LIHTC Awards Released
The 2025 NC LIHTC Awards were announced last Wednesday, August 20. Across 24 counties, 29 projects across will be receiving 9% tax credits, creating a total of 1,503 units. An additional 20 developments were awarded tax-exempt bonds that will total 3,439 units. In total, North Carolina will see 4,942 units of affordable housing being added to the supply over the coming years. Click here for a list of awarded projects, and be on the lookout for a blog with more details soon.
Legislative Updates
No Votes Expected at General Assembly, WHLP Still Missing from Budgets
Legislators reconvene in Raleigh today for a planned 3-day session. However no votes are expected this week. They will convene again in September, where we hope they continue to work on the state budget or another mini-budget that can serve as a vehicle to restore the Workforce Housing Loan Program (WHLP) funding to ensure that projects a part of next year’s cycle in NC have the gap financing they need. This year, every new construction project and all but one rehab project, demonstrated the need for gap financing. Without this funding, projects will likely be limited or not feasible in rural areas of our state, including those recovering from Hurricane Helene and in need of additional housing stock.
Disaster Recovery
Governor Stein Highlights Lack of Federal Aid for Disaster Recovery
Last week during a press conference – Governor Josh Stein addressed the ratio of federal aid received so far compared to federal support for past storms. Governor Stein stated that currently, North Carolina has received about 8% of the total damages assessed, which was about $60B worth of damages.This includes all types of federal funding from FEMA to the Small Business Administration. He continued to say that in the past the state has received upwards of 70% of the overall damage from the federal government, so there is much work to be done in order to get the funding needed to support the recovery work that is necessary for Western North Carolina.
Facing End of Temporary Shelter, Displaced Camelot Village Residents Lament Landlord Inaction and Limited Options | Chapelboro.com
FEMA approves some Helene funding for NC, but Stein says millions more are being held up | WLOS
7 companies tapped to rebuild Helene-damaged western NC face lawsuits, licensing issues | NC Newsline
Local Updates
Murphy Celebrates Affordable Housing with Grand Opening | WNC Housing
Greensboro breaks ground on 16 affordable housing units | ABC 45
Raleigh basketball legend breaks ground on affordable housing development | NC Newsline
Pender Crossing open and offering affordable housing | The Wilson Times
Greenville breaks ground on 50-in-10 affordable housing initiative to boost local access | WCTI 12
Resources
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Mapping Tool | Novogradac
Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness Article Examines Job Loss and Subsequent
Housing Instability Among People Experiencing Homelessness | National Low Income Housing Coalition
Reports
New Report on the US Housing Market Finds Record Numbers Across Three Key Metrics | NC Housing Finance Agency
Policies That Allow More Homebuilding Can Help Older Adults | Pew Charitable Trust
Events, Trainings & Conferences
Tour of DreamKey’s Brightwalk Community in Charlotte | NC Women’s Affordable Housing Network, August 26, 4 p.m.; Happy hour to follow at Heist Brewery at 6 p.m.. Register here. Space is limited.
Innovations in Manufactured Homes (I’m HOME) Annual Conference | Lincoln Institute for Land Policy, September 10-11 in Atlanta. The deadline to register is August 26, 2025.
Data Talks: Work Requirements and Time Limits in Federal Housing Assistance | NYU Housing Solutions Lab, September 4, 12-12:45 p.m. Register here.
This webinar will focus on what we know about work requirements and time limits in the context of housing assistance, and how local housing authorities and their partners can analyze their data to understand the implications of these policies.
NCWAHN 3rd Annual Luncheon | Wednesday, October 1 at 1pm at The Stockroom at 203 in Raleigh
Join NCWAHN for our annual luncheon following the North Carolina Affordable Housing Conference. We will be announcing the speaker and sign-up information in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Affordable Housing Seminar: Tools, Strategies, and Case Studies for Local Government Leadership | UNC School of Government, October 16, 2025 in Chapel Hill. Course registration cost: $265
The National Housing Conference’s Solutions for Affordable Housing Convening | Wednesday, December 3, 8am-5pm in Washington, D.C. Registration opens in September.
