HFA News
HUD Highlights KY BoS and Public Housing Authorities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently recognized the work being done by the Kentucky Balance of State Continuum of Care (KY BoS CoC) and Kentucky Housing Corporation's (KHC) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) team.
Rep. Shannon Bird Appointed to CHFA’s Board of Directors
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) congratulates State Representative Shannon Bird on her appointment to its board of directors. CHFA’s board serves as its governing body, and is tasked with supporting CHFA’s mission to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
MSHDA Awards $2 Million in Grants for Neighborhood Enhancement Projects
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded $2 million in grants to organizations across the state as part of its Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP), which is expected to reach its 1,000th family with this eighth funding round.
MFA Awards $7.3 Million in Funding to Help Create and Preserve Affordable Housing throughout New Mexico
The Board of Directors for the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) recently approved $7.3 million in New Mexico Housing Trust Fund (NMHTF) funding awards to help create and preserve affordable housing for more than 400 families across Las Cruces, the San Felipe Pueblo, Santa Fe, Raton, Española, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and other cities throughout New Mexico.
Leadership Changes at Kentucky Housing Corporation
Effective September 1, 2023, Tracy Thurston will become chief financial officer (CFO) and deputy director of finance and investments for Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), overseeing KHC’s finance, accounting, Single Family Programs and Loan Servicing departments. At that time, Jim Statler, KHC’s current CFO and deputy executive director, will transition to the role of senior financial adviser, working on strategic projects and serving as a resource to Tracy.
CHFA Awards $9.6 Million in Federal Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Development
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) today announced awards of $9,588,663 in Federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The tax credits are estimated to generate more than $90 million in equity from private investors for seven proposed affordable multifamily housing developments in Connecticut.
Applications for Emergency Solutions Grants Funds Being Accepted
South Dakota Housing is seeking applicants for the Emergency Solutions Grants Program. The Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is a federal block grant authorized by the McKinney Vento Homelessness Assistance Act and is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Pritzker Administration Provides $15.3 Million in Home Improvement Grants
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced the grand opening of the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) designed to assist low-income and very low-income homeowners with health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs to their homes.
VHFA Provides $28 Million for Affordable Housing
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners announced last week that its annual award of federal housing tax credits will support the construction of 112 homes in perpetually affordable apartment buildings in four communities across the state. The sale of this year’s tax credits to investors is expected to yield over $28 million in funds covering an estimated 60 percent of total project development costs.
