{"id":2499249,"date":"2025-10-15T15:01:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T19:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigans-housing-authority-avoids-funding-cuts\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T15:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T19:04:05","slug":"michigans-housing-authority-avoids-funding-cuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigans-housing-authority-avoids-funding-cuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan\u2019s housing authority avoids funding cuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmichigans-housing-authority-avoids-funding-cuts%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2499249&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Michigan State housing Advancement Authority (MSHDA) will maintain steady funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with a slight increase from $322.5 million to $323.2 million, despite a minor overall budget decrease in the state. CEO Amy Hovey praised the legislature for adopting a balanced budget that continues investment in housing and community development. The authority retains all 318 full-time positions, with increased spending mainly directed toward housing and rental assistance operations.<\/p>\n<p>MSHDA aims to address Michigan&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-yorkers-flee-big-apple-amid-surging-rents-high-taxes\/\" title=\"New Yorkers flee Big Apple amid surging rents, high taxes\">severe housing crisis<\/a>, which includes a shortage of 119,000 housing units, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >notably affecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/treasury-department-has-distributed-fraction-of-emergency-rent-assistance-with-just-days-until-evictions-begin\/\" title=\"Treasury Department Has Distributed Fraction Of Emergency Rent Assistance With Just Days Until Evictions Begin\">low-income renters<\/a><\/a>. Recent funding grants include $19.6 million for 88 new housing units (72 affordable) and $22 million for 60 apartments and townhomes, totaling $41.6 million to support 148 housing units. The authority also leads the Statewide Housing Plan, which allocates $61.8 million in grants to support 1,551 housing units, emphasizing affordable, quality housing access across michigan.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Michigan&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/murders-violent-crime-fall-in-virginia-report\/\" title=\"Murders, violent crime fall in Virginia: Report\">housing authority avoids funding cuts<\/a><\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2373792\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square)&nbsp;&ndash; Funding will remain steady for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan<\/a> State Housing Development Authority going into the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fiscal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fiscal<\/a> year.<\/p>\n<p>CEO and Executive Director Amy Hovey applauded the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/state-legislatures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legislature&rsquo;s<\/a> decision on that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3851862\/ohio-physician-assistant-taxes-back-from-covid-19-settlement\/\">Ohio physician assistant wants taxes back from COVID-19 settlement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3850180\/illinois-spending-healthcare-for-illegal-immigrants\/\">Illinois spent more on healthcare for illegal immigrants than roads, foster kids, elderly, and the arts &mdash; combined<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3851781\/mamdani-pledge-arrest-netanyahu-lacks-federal-standing\/\">Mamdani stands by pledge to arrest Netanyahu despite criticism action lacks federal standing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;MSHDA appreciates the Michigan House, Senate, and Whitmer Administration for adopting a balanced budget that keeps our state moving forward, including continued investment in the Housing and Community Development Fund,&rdquo; Hovey&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/about\/press-releases\/2025\/10\/09\/state-budget-ensures-mshda-can-continue-tackling-michigans-housing-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>. &ldquo;With this process complete, we can confidently focus on housing solutions and investments that serve and strengthen the lives of our neighbors and communities across Michigan.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Comparing the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/budget\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/budget\/Fiscal\/Final-Signed-Budget-Bills\/FY26-General-Omnibus-HB-4706-PA-22-of-2025-Includes-2025-Supplemental-Funding.pdf?rev=e6275c7a5f5949c98424f3f3e3a6dfb1&amp;hash=EFC20B1EE2CEABA19206773FFAE48DB1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-2026 fiscal budget<\/a>, which was just&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/michigan\/article_1b2035b2-01b2-4cf0-a7c1-918115492cb9.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signed<\/a>&nbsp;last week, to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/budget\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/budget\/Fiscal\/Final-Signed-Budget-Bills\/FY25-General-Omnibus-SB-747-PA-121-of-2024-Includes-2024-Supplemental-Funding.pdf?rev=779648126e62470d8b67e663f3e6c6ad&amp;hash=FB6BC76CD0AB599DA314F0FB2095A42E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">last year&rsquo;s budget<\/a>, the authority saw a slight increase in its funding. This comes despite a slight decrease in the overall budget spending.<\/p>\n<p>Gross appropriations for the authority increased from $322.5 million to $323.2 million. While other departments saw the elimination of some employees, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority did not. Instead, its number of full-time positions remained steady at 318.<\/p>\n<p>The budget increase came from an increased expenditure for housing and rental assistance operations, namely the cost of employees. In fact, funding for the Michigan housing and community development program remained steady at exactly $50 million.<\/p>\n<p>The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is a state agency designed to help grow the state&rsquo;s affordable housing through financial assistance and &ldquo;public and private partnerships.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>For example, just last month the authority&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/about\/press-releases\/2025\/09\/19\/mshda-board-approves-funding-for-148-housing-units\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a>&nbsp;a series of funding grants. Those included:<\/p>\n<p>&bull; $19.6 million in funding for the new construction of 88 housing units, 72 of which will be designated affordable.<\/p>\n<p>&bull;&nbsp;$22 million in funding for phase three of a new construction development consisting of 60 apartments and townhomes.<\/p>\n<p>That means there is $41.6 million in taxpayer funding for 148 total housing units.<\/p>\n<p>In Michigan, there is a severe housing crisis, which totals a 119,000 housing unit shortfall, according to the state.<\/p>\n<p>Low-income renters are especially affected by the shortage, according to a 2025&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nlihc.org\/sites\/default\/files\/SHP_MI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report<\/a>&nbsp;from the National Low Income Housing Coalition. It found that Michigan would need 185,000 more affordable homes to fully address the shortage for &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/key-findings-in-bidens-2024-budget-proposal\/\" title=\"Key Findings in Biden\u2019s 2024 Budget Proposal\">extremely low-income households<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The authority hopes its programs will help address that shortage.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/3835736\/michigan-passes-budget-cuts-marijuana-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MICHIGAN PASSES LONG-AWAITED BUDGET WITH CUTS, 24% MARIJUANA TAX<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our priority remains clear: moving quickly to close the 119,000-unit housing gap and ensuring every Michigander has access to a safe, quality, and affordable place to call home in a neighborhood of their choice,&rdquo; Hovey said.<\/p>\n<p>As part of that effort, the state released a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/developers\/statewide-housing-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statewide Housing Plan<\/a>&nbsp;in 2022. Spearheaded by the authority, that plan designated $61.8 million (of federal and state funding) in grants statewide to &ldquo;support&rdquo; 1,551 housing units. That means each unit will cost the taxpayers just under $40,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michigan housing authority funding remains steady for FY 2025-26<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2869,"featured_media":2499250,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/michigan-state-legislature-votes-jan-2025.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4463,3862,6513,65277,4601],"class_list":["post-2499249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-budget","tag-cuts","tag-funding","tag-housing-authority","tag-michigan"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/michigan-state-legislature-votes-jan-2025.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2869"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2499249"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2499253,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499249\/revisions\/2499253"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2499250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2499249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2499249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2499249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}