Housing For Communities

09/21/2026

Podcast: Faith Based Housing

09/19/2026

https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/09/17/repub/census-data-shows-us-poverty-rate-drops-to-lowest-on-record-but-experts-are-cautious/?emci=fef023a9-03b3-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&emdi=947e3ed3-71b3-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&ceid=3895864

The official poverty rate in the United States dipped slightly by half a percentage point last year to a historic low of 10.2%, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday.

09/19/2026

https://tulsaflyer.org/2026/09/17/north-tulsa/post/north-tulsa-homes-affordability/?emci=fef023a9-03b3-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&emdi=947e3ed3-71b3-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&ceid=3895864

At the People and Place Impact conference, developers emphasized how they are working with the community to bring more housing options to north Tulsa.

09/18/2026

HUD Publishes Housing Notice Easing Emergency Call System Requirements
Owners and Agents:
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs is eliminating the requirement for emergency call systems located on page 7 of the Minimum Property Standards for Housing Handbook 4910.1 (MPS Handbook). Through a Housing Notice, HUD has made these call systems optional. https://www.hud.gov/hudclips/notices/hsg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

As an owner or agent, you can exercise the option to remove emergency call systems and NOT replace them. Owners who choose to remove an operable system must notify tenants in advance and consider comments received. In the absence of a functioning emergency-call system, HUD encourages owners to conduct regular welfare checks, especially for those living alone or who have limited mobility.
Questions should be directed to [email protected].

Housing NoticesAccess Housing Notices superseded in full by Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (HUD Handbook 4000.1)

09/18/2026

https://www.kosu.org/land-banks-housing-shortage?emci=e7f20291-dab1-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&emdi=83b69679-dcb1-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&ceid=3895864

During an interim study this week, Senate Democratic Minority Leader Julia Kirt looked at land banks as part of the solution to the state’s growing affordable housing crisis. Here is what that could mean for Oklahomans.

09/17/2026

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09/17/2026

https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/article_97d6d303-e2a7-432b-9999-9a3599652363.html?emci=e7f20291-dab1-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&emdi=83b69679-dcb1-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&ceid=3895864

09/17/2026

https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/housing-bill-implementation-mike-flood-french-hill/?cid=eml__1946:66e221571a4446d4e6969d41:rm202609160915_Marketing_Consumer_Daily_EditorialRSSDynamic&deeplinkIdentityId=a829d771-49d2-445f-b058-8b2eeb12763f

Architects of the largest housing bill in 30 years worry about its implementation and the housing affordability subjects it didn't address.

09/17/2026

https://www.realtor.com/advice/rent/security-deposits-down-payment-comparisons/?cid=eml__1946:66e221571a4446d4e6969d41:rm202609030915_Marketing_Consumer_Daily_EditorialRSSDynamic&deeplinkIdentityId=a829d771-49d2-445f-b058-8b2eeb12763f

Just like a home down payment, security deposits are a fixed hurdle. Discover why more than 65% of independent landlords refuse to waive them.

09/17/2026

https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/09/15/lawmakers-seek-solutions-to-lower-cost-of-building-homes-in-oklahoma/?emci=e7f20291-dab1-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&emdi=83b69679-dcb1-f111-a6a7-0022482a9a8d&ceid=3895864

State lawmakers on Tuesday turned their focus to policy ideas to lower the cost of building houses in Oklahoma.