Panel backs measure to let educators access more housing assistance

Mar 14, 2026

HB168 would let counties and DHCD consider teachers and certain school employees a specified group eligible for certain housing financial assistance and prioritize construction; committee passed the bill after amendments to avoid conflicts with federal programs.

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House Bill 168, aimed at expanding "educated workforce" housing options, moved favorably out of the Economic Matters Committee on March 13.

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