Special Needs Housing: Combating Homelessness

Recognizes programs that best provide affordable housing and services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Note: Individual developments are not eligible for an award.

Judging Criteria

Special Needs 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.

2008 Entries

Georgia Department of Community Affairs:
Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development:
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

MassHousing:
MassHousing

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority:

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency:
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

New York City Housing Development Corporation:
New York City Housing Development Corporation

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency:
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency

Rhode Island Housing:
Rhode Island Housing

Wisconsin Housing and Development Authority:
Wisconsin Housing and Development Authority