Federal Updates
HUD Reportedly Fires All Of Its Building Inspectors / HUD RIF to more than 400 employees | Bisnow
From Paychecks To Rising Costs: The Real Impact Of A Federal Shutdown In NC | NC Budget & Tax
Federal judge blocks Trump from carrying out thousands of layoffs during shutdown | NC Newsline
Senate Holds Hearing on Future of Housing
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs’ Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development will hold a hearing, “Innovation in U.S. Housing: Solutions and Policies for America’s Future,” on Tuesday, October 21, at 10:00 am ET
State Updates
NC Legislative Update
State GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle | WECT
North Carolina Republicans release proposed congressional map aimed at flipping Democratic seat | NC Newsline
Stein wins back some power after court strikes down GOP-backed law targeting governor | WRAL
NCGA back in session this week
Early voting has started!
Disaster Recovery Headlines
Homeowners ‘in Limbo’ as FEMA Has Yet to Approve any Helene Buyout Program Applications | Asheville Citizen-Times
Swannanoa’s wishlist: FEMA buyouts, groceries and new homes | NC Newsline
Local Headlines
Town of Chapel Hill Continues to See Affordable Housing Progress | The Local Reporter
To combat homelessness in Wilmington, a navigation program takes a proactive approach
ADU innovation spells affordable housing progress in N.C. | HousingWire
New program aims to get mental health care to the homeless | Spectrum
Wilmington opens $75M affordable housing complex | WWAYTV3
Landlord owed thousands from Wake Co. Housing Authority finally gets paid | ABC11
Webinars
Selecting the Next Round of Opportunity Zones: New Evidence and Field Reflections | Urban Institute, October 29, 1-2:30 p.m. Register here.
- Opportunity Zones, the nation’s largest economic development program, have been extended and revised. Importantly, in 2026, governors will nominate the next round of Opportunity Zones, with implications for where private capital flows for years to come. This webinar will share new evidence on Opportunity Zone investment trends and field experience with the incentive to inform how states should decide which places to nominate and how city and county officials and other local stakeholders can help states make strong decision
Corporate Ownership of Housing: Policy Innovation and Organizing | Urban Institute October 30, 1-2 p.m. Register here.
Events
Triangle Habitat Young Professionals “Build Your Future” free educational panel on homeownership | Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at The Loading Dock – Beryl in Raleigh (3915 Beryl Rd Raleigh, NC 27607). Register here. For questions, please contact trianglehyp@gmail.com
- The event will feature seven expert panelists offering guidance on budgeting, credit, mortgages, and preparing for homeownership: This event is free to attend, and dinner will be provided. It’s a great opportunity for current or future homebuyers, housing advocates, or community partners interested in learning more about the homebuying process and local resources.
- Panelists:
- Patricia Burch – CEO, Habitat Wake
- Nicole Guernsey – Financial Advisor, Equitable Advisors
- Pam Herndon – Agent, State Farm
- Alex Nickodem – Real Estate Broker, TerraNova + Compass
- Erika Brandt – Assistant Director, Housing & Community Development, City of Raleigh
- Chris Whitenhill – Housing Development Project Manager, Raleigh Housing Authority
- Anne Watson – Vice President/Senior Mortgage Loan Officer, Ameris Bank
HOPE NC’s Annual Inclusive Housing Summit | November 17 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Cost: $50 (individual), $100 (professional). Click here to learn more.
2025 Conference for North Carolina’s Nonprofits | NC Center for Nonprofits, November 19-20, 2025 in Research Triangle Park. Early bird registration cost (through October 22) is $265. Click here to learn more.
2025 Enterprise Faith-Based Development Initiative Summit (Virtual) | Enterprise Community Partners, December 4 from 12-3:30 p.m. Register here.
Reports & Resources
The Rent Eats More: Residual Income Housing Cost Burdens from 2019–2023
