Special Achievement: Special Achievement
Recognizes an HFA for a program or practice that responds in an outstanding manner to an important state need; has a significant impact on a population, geographic area, or economy; and cuts across traditional program lines.
Note: Individual developments are not eligible for an award.
Judging Criteria
Special Achievement entries will be judged on the degree to which they:
- Are innovative
- Respond to an important state need
- Achieve intended results
- Provide benefits that outweigh costs
If you have questions, please email awards@ncsha.org or call 202-624-7710.
2014 Winner
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Winner)
2014 Entries
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority:
"Market Rate Conversion Program"
Illinois Housing Development Authority:
"Abandoned Property Program"
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation:
"Kansas Moderate Income Housing Program"
Michigan State Housing Development Authority:
"Eliminating Blight in Michigan"
Minnesota Housing:
"Interagency Council on Homelessness"
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority:
"HomeHelpNH - Counseling for At-Risk Homeowners"
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority:
"New Mexico's Regional Housing Authorities: A Solution for Rural Communities"
Ohio Housing Finance Agency:
"Ohio's Neighborhood Initiative Program"
Rhode Island Housing:
"HousingWorks RI"
In order to create an educational and advocacy entity that could work in support of our efforts and those of our partners, HousingWorks RI was created to work throughout the state to advance the affordable housing agenda.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency:
"First In to Help: Rebuild & Recover"
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Winner):
"Manufactured Home Community Investment Fund"
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority:
"Participation Lending Program"
