CONTACT: Daniel Stroud, Communications Specialist, Prosperity Indiana Out of Reach – Indiana 2026: Indiana’s housing affordability crisis now threatens community, workforce, and economic growth INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The hourly wage needed for Hoosier renters to afford a modest home has increased much faster than Hoosier renter wages, leaving the average household with $7,696 less annually in purchasing power compared to just three years ago. This is […]
YIGBY Movement: Faith-Based Organizations are Turning Land into Housing Opportunities
Many areas of the country are seeing an increase in Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) turning land into housing opportunities. Over the past few years, our nation has seen an increase in FBOs closing. A report authored by Public Square in 2022 stated that roughly 100,000 churches could close, and many of them have since that report […]
Impact Investing – Wayne County Foundation invest $1 Million in Neighborhood Revitalization Efforts
The Wayne County Foundation, in Richmond, Indiana has announced its first impact investment, $1 million, to aid in neighborhood revitalization efforts in Richmond’s Vaile neighborhood. The initiative is supported by a partnership with Intend Indiana, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), and the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County (EDCWC). The Wayne County Foundation adopted a local […]
Indianapolis’s Home Repairs for Good received $10,000 from Kelly Clarkson yesterday!!
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Indianapolis’s Home Repairs for Good received $10,000 from Kelly Clarkson yesterday to continue their mission of repairing homes for persons with disabilities and/or the elderly with income under 150% FPL. Clarkson met with executive director Rachel Nelson on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and surprised Nelson with $1,000, courtesy of Pilot Pen PLUS, […]
FHCCI Releases New Report on the State of Fair Housing in Indiana
On November 5, 2025, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) released the, State of Fair Housing Report – Rising Rental Burdens in the Indianapolis Metro, highlighting the increasing barriers for renters in their search for safe, affordable, attainable housing. According to the report, over the last decade, rent has increased almost 50% in […]
Indiana Attorney General Office files lawsuit against Indianapolis based apartments alleging that they continually failed to make necessary repairs
On 11/18/25, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office announced that Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a civil action against the owners and management of Lake Castleton Apartments in Indianapolis, Indiana. The suit alleges that Lake Castleton Apartment management and owners on numerous occasions failed to repair critical systems such as air conditioning and plumbing. Additionally, the […]
Tool: National Housing Preservation Database has updated data on PBRA and NSPIRE Inspection Scores!
The National Housing Preservation Database (NHPD) has been refreshed to provide the latest data to preserve affordable homes across the country! They updated data on properties assisted by Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) and Public Housing NSPIRE scores. This is a great tool for housing professionals across the country, the website offers contract expiration dates, loan maturity dates, […]
IU Center for Real Estate Studies and Indiana Business Research Center’s Kelley Real Estate Outlook for Fall 2025
Kelley Real Estate Outlook is a Joint Initiative of Indiana University’s Center for Real Estate Studies and the Indiana Business Research Center. The Outlook is a collection of articles highlighting increasing FHA mortgage defaults, the challenging imbalances facing builders, as well as the latest research. According to Sara Coers, Associate Director, IU Center for Real […]
CLPHA Estimates the Cost to Preserve the Nation’s Public Housing to be $169.1 billion, or $188,090 per unit.
The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) released an interim “The 10-Year Roadmap for Public Housing Sustainability” report on October 23, 2025, Estimating the Cost to Preserve the Nation’s Public Housing, which estimates the capital needs of the nation’s public housing units to be $169.1 billion, or $188,090 per unit. According to the report, these […]
Impact Investing – Henry County Community Foundation invests $1 million in Affordable Housing Solutions for Henry County
Henry County Community Foundation (HCCF) is investing $1 million in Affordable Housing Solutions in Henry County, Indiana. This is the HCCFs first impact investment, through a partnership with Affordable Housing Solutions of Henry County and Citizens State Bank. This impact investment is a “loan” that will be repaid, meaning HCCF will be able to reinvest the […]