Housing For Communities

05/16/2026

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/we-can-end-homelessness-in-america?emci=288c0f7d-4c4d-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=f80d205d-514d-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=3895864

The most effective solutions are also the simplest: Help people stay housed, and provide housing for those who need it.

05/14/2026

Oklahoma ranks among the most affordable states in the nation, but a recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows a shortage of 84,125 affordable and available rental homes for low-income households across our state.

05/13/2026

https://journalrecord.com/2026/05/04/boomers-lead-migration-to-oklahoma-housing-demand/ Want to Learn More about Housing our Aging Oklahomans? Come to our event next week! A few seats are left!

Oklahoma ranks 10th in net domestic migration with boomers leading the influx, boosting housing demand and attracting Gen Z and millennials.

05/12/2026

https://nondoc.com/2026/05/09/okc-sees-modest-drop-in-overall-homeless-population/?emci=288c0f7d-4c4d-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=f80d205d-514d-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=3895864

OKC recorded a modest drop in its homeless population in the 2026 point-in-time count, but homelessness among families and youth grew.

05/12/2026

https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/wall-street-giant-blackstone-plans-to-bankroll-construction-of-50000-new-for-sale-homes/?cid=eml__1946:66e221571a4446d4e6969d41:rm202605121030_Marketing_Consumer_Daily_EditorialRSSDynamic&deeplinkIdentityId=a829d771-49d2-445f-b058-8b2eeb12763f

The New York financial services giant hopes to back 50,000 new homes a year. It marks a huge new player in the homebuilder finance world.

05/12/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER — TODAY! 🚨

Registration for Safe, Stable & Supported: Addressing Oklahoma’s Senior Housing Gap - closes TODAY, May 12th!

Don’t miss this opportunity to join housing professionals, healthcare leaders, developers, nonprofits, policymakers, and community stakeholders from across Oklahoma for a full day focused on real solutions that support aging in place.

📍 Metro Tech OKC
📅 May 19, 2026

✅ CE Credits Available
✔ 5 Hours Social Work CEUs (Approved)
✔ 6 CEUs for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LADC, CADC & CM
✔ 5 Hours Real Estate CE (OREC Course #3005508 – Elective)

🎟 Use promo code: AGING20OFF

Register before registration closes tonight:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/safe-stable-and-supported-addressing-oklahomas-senior-housing-gap-2

05/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Join us on May 19, 2026, at Metro Tech OKC for:
🏡 Safe, Stable & Supported: Addressing Oklahoma’s Senior Housing Gap

Oklahoma’s senior population is rapidly growing, and communities across the state are working to expand housing that is affordable, accessible, and supportive for older adults. This event brings together housing leaders, developers, healthcare professionals, nonprofits, policymakers, and community advocates to explore real solutions that support aging in place.

✅ CE Credits Available
• 5 Hours Social Work CEUs (Approved)
• 6 CEUs for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LADC, CADC, and CM
• 5 Hours Real Estate CE (OREC Course #3005508 – Elective)

Who should attend?
Housing Providers • Developers • Nonprofits • Local Governments • Healthcare Professionals • Community Leaders • Seniors

📅 Registration closes May 12th — don’t wait!

Thank you to our Sponsors & Vendors!
FHLB Topka
OK DHS
VOA
Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General
BCBS of OK
Gorman Management Company
Aging Our Way
Northcare
OK Alliance on Aging
Golden Move Experts
Salt Real Estate
Housing Forward
A to Z Inspections
Oklahoma County Clerk

05/07/2026

Real Stories. Real Impact.

In our latest conversation, David Lewis of Earthly Dwellings shares insight into the importance of housing and the impact it has on communities across Oklahoma.

Housing is more than just a structure — it’s a foundation for stability, health, opportunity, and connection. Through collaboration and community-driven solutions, organizations like Earthly Dwellings are helping expand housing opportunities that support Oklahomans at every stage of life.

Watch the full story and learn more about the work happening across our communities.
https://ow.ly/YwQf50YWhex

05/07/2026

https://housingmatters.urban.org/oklahoma-shows-how-affordable-housing-can-also-be-economic-driver?&utm_source=%20urban_newsletters&utm_campaign=hm&utm_id=housing&utm_content=&utm_term=

Oklahoma’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit program shows investing in affordable housing doesn’t just provide the shelter people need. It functions as a strong…

05/07/2026

A big thank you to Walmart Neighborhood Market Midwest City! ✨

We are grateful to be chosen as a recipient for the Spark Good Local Grant, which will help our mission to support the production and preservation of affordable housing.

05/01/2026

https://www.novoco.com/periodicals/articles/filling-the-gap-financing-strategies-in-the-era-of-the-lower-25-pab-test

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, last summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) lowered the private activity bond (PAB) financed-by threshold from 50% to 25%. This means that the minimum percentage of PAB financing is now 25% for a rental development to be eligible for 4% low-income housing tax credits (...