Special Needs Housing: Housing for Persons with Special Needs

Recognizes programs, other than those focused primarily on combating homelessness, that best provide affordable housing and services for persons with special needs.

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.

2013 Winner

Delaware State Housing Authority (Winner)

2013 Entries

Delaware State Housing Authority (Winner):
Delaware State Housing Authority (Winner)

Florida Housing Finance Corporation:
Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Georgia Department of Community Affairs / Georgia Housing and Finance Authority:
Georgia Department of Community Affairs / Georgia Housing and Finance Authority

Illinois Housing Development Authority (Winner):
Illinois Housing Development Authority (Winner)

Louisiana Housing Corporation:
Louisiana Housing Corporation

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

Ohio Housing Finance Agency:
Ohio Housing Finance Agency