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.
2011 Entries
Arizona Department of Housing:
Arizona Department of Housing
Michigan State Housing Development Authority:
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Minnesota Housing (Winner):
Minnesota Housing
Ohio Housing Finance Agency:
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Oregon Housing and Community Services:
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Rhode Island Housing:
Rhode Island Housing
Tennessee Housing Development Agency:
Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Virginia Housing:
Virginia Housing Development Authority
