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Housing Forward Speaks on Opportunities for Workforce Housing Policy in Sen. Gollihare’s Interim Study 

Last week Housing Forward had the opportunity to participate in [...]

By |2026-09-21T14:32:43-05:00September 21, 2026|News, Policy|Comments Off on Housing Forward Speaks on Opportunities for Workforce Housing Policy in Sen. Gollihare’s Interim Study 

Housing Forward Highlights Opportunities to Expand Workforce Housing in Senate Interim Study

Housing Forward presented recommendations to state lawmakers on building codes, [...]

By |2026-09-18T14:54:26-05:00September 15, 2026|News, Policy|Comments Off on Housing Forward Highlights Opportunities to Expand Workforce Housing in Senate Interim Study

OUBCC Marks Major Milestone in Advancing Regulatory Reform

This week marked a regulatory milestone for missing middle housing in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) advanced several building code reforms: legalizing single-stair buildings up to four stories, allowing four-unit homes to be built under residential code requirements, and matching sprinkler standards to the scale of small apartment buildings. These changes reflect Housing Forward's research and policy recommendations.

By |2026-08-20T15:03:25-05:00August 20, 2026|News, Policy|Comments Off on OUBCC Marks Major Milestone in Advancing Regulatory Reform

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act establishes a new federal framework for housing policy nationwide and marks a generational opportunity for addressing Oklahoma’s housing needs. The bill aims to expand housing supply, reduce regulatory barriers, and lower costs for families, all while preserving local control.

By |2026-07-13T14:54:01-05:00July 11, 2026|News, Policy|Comments Off on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law

Urban Institute Publishes Report on Economic Impact of Affordable Housing Investment

Housing Forward funded Urban Institute's research showing the economic impact of affordable housing development in Oklahoma, notably finding that each dollar of tax credit equity is associated with $3.40 in total economic output.

By |2026-06-24T16:41:53-05:00April 30, 2026|News, Research|Comments Off on Urban Institute Publishes Report on Economic Impact of Affordable Housing Investment

City of Tulsa Housing Programs and Process Improvements Working to Reduce Barriers to Housing Development

In February, Housing Forward in partnership with the City [...]

By , |2026-06-24T16:44:17-05:00December 19, 2025|News|Comments Off on City of Tulsa Housing Programs and Process Improvements Working to Reduce Barriers to Housing Development
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