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.