PHB’s social housing study is no longer a preview. The August 31 report tells Council to pilot building conversions, evaluate TOPA, buy property with the $17.5 million already set aside, and tighten rental enforcement — while admitting a standalone limited-profit program does not pencil on current funds. Here is the landlord read.

If you rent to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV, better known as Section 8) holders through Home Forward, you've probably already seen the letter dated December 3, 2025, announcing a full pause on approving any rent increases effective on or after April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Yeah, that's a full year with no bumps allowed, even on lease renewals.