Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

06/08/2026

We're Hiring: Executive Director

The Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to help advance affordable housing across Oklahoma.

This role offers the opportunity to work with housing professionals, developers, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and policymakers to support advocacy, education, collaboration, and industry growth throughout the state.

If you have experience in nonprofit management, organizational leadership, membership engagement, event coordination, or affordable housing, we encourage you to apply.

📍 Oklahoma (Remote/Hybrid)
⏰ Part-Time Position

Join us in helping strengthen communities and expand housing opportunities for Oklahomans.

Apply here:
https://careercenter.okcnp.org/job/executive-directormanager/84540680/

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06/08/2026

Representatives Omar, Pappas, Senator Shaheen Introduce Legislation Promoting Nonprofit and Resident Ownership of Manufactured Housing Communities
https://ow.ly/Jycf50Z8sAv)

By Libby O’Neill, NLIHC Senior Policy Analyst Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced the “Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act” on May 26. The bill would incentivize owners of manufactured housing commu...

06/07/2026

HUD Announces Shift Away from Disability Discrimination Cases Involving Emotional Support Animals; DREDF Issues Summary and Policy Brief
https://ow.ly/AC3P50Z8sAi)

By Kayla Blackwell, NLIHC Senior Housing Policy Analyst and Renee Williams, NLIHC Senior Policy Advisor

06/07/2026

The House Appropriations THUD Subcommittee recently held a markup of its FY27 spending bill. The bill would fund HUD at $71.38 billion, an 8% cut from the FY26 budget. The full committee is scheduled to markup the THUD bill on June 3.

At a time when a record number of renters are housing cost burdened and families around the country are struggling to afford necessities like housing, food, and medical care, Congress should be working to expand funding for programs that help people make ends meet.

today and tell Congress to expand—not cut—investments in and homelessness assistance programs! Learn more: https://nlihc.org/resource/house-appropriations-thud-subcommittee-holds-markup-fy27-spending-bill-hud-programs-take

06/07/2026

Join us on June 18 for an Oppstartsathome webinar, hosted in partnership with New America and SchoolHouse Connection.

You'll hear from researchers, advocates, and policy experts about homelessness and housing insecurity among college students and learn about actionable strategies to support students experiencing homelessness.

Learn more and register today! https://ow.ly/IFWn50Z5FzI

06/07/2026

The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has opened the comment period for the 2027 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP sets the state's eligibility priorities and criteria for awarding tax credits. It sets forth the criteria for evaluating all projects that apply for a tax credit allocation.

Input will be accepted through July 9. Visit the QAP section of the OHFA website for details: https://bit.ly/4tUALQB

A public input session will be held at OHFA at 2 p.m. on July 9.

06/06/2026

HUD Ends Restore-Rebuild Initiative
https://ow.ly/jGg350Z8szI)

By Renee Williams, NLIHC Senior Advisor for Public Policy

06/02/2026

Emergency Rental Assistance Reduced Eviction Filings in Vulnerable Neighborhoods During the Pandemic

By Tori Bourret, NLIHC Manager, State and Local Innovation Outreach

06/01/2026

🌟 Member Monday Spotlight: Lisa Albers 🌟

This week, we're highlighting Lisa Albers, Senior Vice President of Community Development Banking at BOK Financial.

Lisa has dedicated her career to supporting affordable housing and community development through innovative financing solutions that strengthen communities across Oklahoma and beyond. A longtime OCAH member and leader, she has previously served as both President and Secretary of the OCAH Board of Directors.

We are also pleased to welcome Lisa back to the OCAH Board of Directors as she fills the board seat previously held by Khayree Duckett.

Thank you, Lisa, for your continued commitment to expanding affordable housing opportunities and advancing our mission.