HFA News
More Than $12.5 Million in Housing Credits Awarded for Affordable Rental Housing Projects Throughout Kentucky
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) recently awarded more than $12.5 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (Housing Credits) and other program resources, providing communities throughout Kentucky more affordable housing options.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget Recommendations
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his Framework for Freedom budget proposal, including more than $500 million for workforce and affordable housing and full funding of the state’s affordable housing programs, with more than $402 million dedicated to the State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds, and $100 million to continue the Hometown Heroes program, which provides down payment and closing-cost assistance for community heroes, including law enforcement, first responders, nurses, military and veterans, and educators.
OHCS to Join the Governor’s Newly Established Housing Production Advisory Council
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) to join Governor Tina Kotek’s 25-member Housing Production Advisory Council (HPAC) that will play a pivotal role in meeting the state’s housing production targets.
First Round of Supplemental HEAP Payments Has Begun
On Thursday, MaineHousing made the first round of supplemental heating assistance payments that are the result of a $40 million appropriation made by the state Legislature in January.
MFA-Funded Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground in Laguna, NM
About a year after receiving $936,397 in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding from the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA), the $15-million, 20-unit Laguna #3 affordable housing project broke ground Tuesday, Jan. 31, on the Laguna Pueblo in Laguna, New Mexico.
IHCDA announces Emerging Developers for Rental Housing Tax Credit General Set-Aside
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has announced the selection of two emerging, first-time developers to participate in the 2023 Rental Housing Tax Credit (RHTC) General Set-Aside.
Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) Program Closed
A year and a half after Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) launched, the program has closed. More than $290 million provided relief for more than 82,000 Kansans and more than 11,000 housing and service providers, preventing evictions and providing vital services to more than 32,000 households.
OHCS Director Andrea Bell Elevates Governor Kotek’s Proposed Housing Investments as a Collective Path Forward
OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell released the following statement to commend Gov. Tina Kotek for her mission-focused budget recommendation investments in housing.
Governor Moore Celebrates Revitalization and Reopening of Baltimore’s Historic Lexington Market
Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller today joined state and Baltimore City officials, development partners, and business owners to celebrate the newly revitalized and reopened Lexington Market.
