Zoë Newmann

The Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Board has opened a public comment period for the draft 2026 Annual Action Plan and an amendment to the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan. This is an important opportunity for Utahns, housing providers, advocates, local governments, and community partners to help shape how housing and community development resources are prioritized across the state.

For the first time in more than three decades, Congress has approved comprehensive bipartisan housing legislation designed to address one of the nation's most pressing challenges: the shortage of affordable homes.

The FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity brings major changes for communities, providers, and people experiencing homelessness across the country. For Utah, this competition will require careful local planning, strong documentation, and difficult decisions about how projects are ranked and protected. This year’s NOFO makes one thing very clear: not every renewal project is safe. Funding Overview HUD has announced approximately $4.04 billion for the FY2026 CoC Program...