Policy

Texas must protect the tools that support affordable housing development.

Smart housing policy is essential to preserving affordability, supporting workforce growth, and sustaining Texas’ long-term economic strength.

TAAHP’s legislative priorities focus on protecting the financing tools, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks that make affordable housing development possible across the state. From Housing Tax Credits and Private Activity Bonds to fair appraisal standards and workforce housing solutions, these priorities help ensure Texas remains a place where working families, employers, and communities can continue to thrive.

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Housing Policy Issues Facing Texas Today

RAISE THE HOUSING CREDIT CAP

Construction costs have increased dramatically over the past decade, while Texas’ Housing Credit cap has remained unchanged. Raising the cap would unlock additional private investment and support the development of more affordable rental housing across Texas.

ENSURE FAIR TAX APPRAISALS

Affordable housing properties should be appraised using consistent, data-driven standards that reflect long-term rent restrictions and operational realities. TAAHP supports standardized appraisal approaches using data from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs.

PRESERVE LOCAL HOUSING TOOLS

Protect the proven local housing tools that help Texas communities build the affordable and workforce housing needed to keep pace with growth. This includes preserving programs used by Housing Finance Corporations, Public Facility Corporations, and Public Housing Authorities that help meet local needs and support sustainable development.

TEXANS SUPPORT ACTION

Statewide polling shows strong support for policies that encourage affordable housing development.

56%

Say state officials are doing too little on affordable housing

68%

Support tax credits that incentivize affordable housing development

66%

Of renters believe stronger action is needed

Keep Texas affordable. Keep Texas growing.

Affordable housing supports stronger communities, workforce stability, and long-term economic growth across Texas.