Development Finance Review Weekly - August 27, 2026
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This Week's Features |
GAO Publishes Highly Anticipated Report, Examines Opportunity Zones 1.0 and the Future of OZ 2.0
GAO released a report on the Opportunity Zone tax incentive, GAO-26-108132, Opportunity Zones: Effects of Original Tax Incentive Mostly Unknown and Revised Incentive May Offer Improvements. The report examines the outcomes of Opportunity Zones 1.0 and how recent reforms could improve targeting, transparency, rural investment, and understanding of the program's economic impact.
The 2026 National Development Finance Summit Returns on November 18-20!
The CDFA National Development Finance Summit is three days of face-to-face engagement with the brightest minds in development finance from across the nation. Join us in Savannah, where history and a touch of southern charm set the tone to discuss development finance topics, trends, financing solutions, and more. Learn more and register today—early bird rates end September 18!
CDFA Recognizes Aaron Hufford, DFCP
CDFA is pleased to announce Aaron Hufford, Executive Director of Development for the City of Hamilton, OH, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. Mr. Hufford joins the ranks of fellow graduates who are recognized as the most qualified leaders in the development finance industry.
EDA Invests $9.5M to Support Economic Development Projects in Four States
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $9.5 million in awards for projects in four states. The awards were provided through EDA's Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies to support distressed communities.
North Carolina Department of Commerce Announces $69M to Support Affordable Rental Housing
North Carolina Department of Commerce's Division of Community Revitalization and the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency announced 10 projects in Western North Carolina to develop 828 new rental units that will receive awards totaling more than $69 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the CDFA Latino Finance Learning Series!
The Latino Finance Learning Series is a three-part program highlighting organizations actively advancing access to capital in Latino communities—and the financing strategies making that work possible. Join us September 22, 23, & 24 for all three targeted sessions, or register for each session individually. Learn more!
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National Headlines |
Chicago Program That Set Aside Billions for Development Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says
The New York Times | Aug. 26 | Community Development | Economic Development | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
EDA Invests $41.6M in Disaster Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Five States
U.S. Department of Commerce | Aug. 26 | Disaster Recovery & Relief | Economic Development | Federal | U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC)
Farm Finance Deterioration Eases Slightly
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | Aug. 26 | Agriculture Finance
GEFA Awards Dalton Utilities $10.5 M Loan for Water Line Replacement
Dalton Daily Citizen | Aug. 26 | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance
Economic Impacts of Food Waste Diversion in Colorado
NRDC | Aug. 25 | Agriculture Finance | Economic Development | Food Systems Finance | Green Finance
Illinois Launches Opportunity Zones 2.0 to Drive Investment in Communities Statewide
Officer of Governor JB Priztker | Aug. 25 | Opportunity Zones
Investors Can Prepare Now for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Launch, Expert Says
Thomson Reuters | Aug. 25 | Opportunity Zones
Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
The New York Times | Aug. 24 | Agriculture Finance | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board Approves More Than $2.5M for Projects
Morning AgClips | Aug. 24 | Agriculture Finance
Plano City Council Expands Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for Legacy Area by 1.8K Acres
communityimpact.com | Aug. 24 | Economic Development | Redevelopment | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Royals Stadium Plan Clears a Key Kansas City Council Hurdle. What Happens Next?
The Kansas City Star | Aug. 24 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Treasury's Bond-Market Intervention Isn't Working. So What Comes Next?
yahoo!finance | Aug. 24 | Bond Finance | Federal | U.S. Dept. of Treasury
What's Behind the U.S. Treasury's Latest Attempt to Lower Interest Rates
The New York Times | Aug. 24 | Bond Finance | Federal | Legislative | U.S. Dept. of Treasury
What Stock Investors Need to Know About the Bond Market
CNBC | Aug. 24 | Bond Finance
Bessent Has No Easy Fix for What's Really Driving Bond Yields Up
yahoo!finance | Aug. 23 | Bond Finance | Federal | U.S. Dept. of Treasury
Cleveland Council Approves East Side TIF to Fund Neighborhood Improvements
Cleveland.com | Aug. 21 | Community Development | Economic Development | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Milwaukee's Midtown Apartment Development Getting $1M City Loan
yahoo!finance | Aug. 21 | Green Finance | Housing Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)
Onondaga County Expands Home Repair Loan Program to Bayberry Section of Clay
Syracuse.com | Aug. 21 | Housing Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)
Oregon is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret.
The Oregonian | Aug. 21 | Community Development | Housing Finance
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Job & RFP Postings |
Maryland DHCD - Administrative Officer III
DHCD has an immediate opening for an Administrative Officer III in the section of the Division of Credit Assurance. This position maintains accurate data in the Multifamily database and software systems and to verify through review of loan documents what data should be entered into the Multifamily Systems.
Maryland DHCD - Fully Performing Portfolio Manager
This position monitors, evaluates and analyzes performance of multi-family properties to assure regulatory compliance with DHCD loan documents. The Asset Management Officer/Portfolio Manager reviews the financial, administrative and physical condition of the assets, advising supervisors of problems and assisting owners and property managers to implement solutions.
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Council of Development Finance Agencies
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Dublin, OH 43017
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