Retired Subcategories: Preservation and Rehabilitation
Recognizes programs that best preserve or rehabilitate affordable rental housing.
Note: Individual developments are not eligible for an award.
Judging Criteria
Rental Housing entries will be judged on the degree to which they:
- Are innovative
- Are replicable
- Respond to an important state housing need
- Demonstrate measurable benefits to HFA targeted customers
- Have a proven track record of success in the marketplace
- Provide benefits that outweigh costs
- Demonstrate effective use of resources
- Effectively employ partnerships
- Achieve strategic objectives
If you have questions, please email awards@ncsha.org or call 202-624-7710.
2024 Winner
Oregon Housing and Community Services
2024 Entries
Illinois Housing Development Authority:
Section 8 Preservation Loan Program
The Illinois Housing Development Authority's (IHDA) multifamily first mortgage programs are among IHDA's flagship initiatives aimed at expanding the supply of affordable rental housing. IHDA's latest program, the Section 8 Preservation Loan Program, provides financing to property owners and developers for the preservation and rehabilitation of multifamily properties with existing Section 8 project-based rental assistance contracts.
Oregon Housing and Community Services:
Preservation Framework and Dashboard
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) believes preserving affordable housing is just as important as creating more affordable housing. In alignment with the strategic objectives of pursuing equity and racial justice, OHCS created a Preservation Framework and Dashboard. The Preservation Framework wraps all preservation-related topics into one document. The Preservation Dashboard makes preservation data easily accessible to housing partners across the state and country.
