HFA News
ReOregon Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program Closing to New Applications By Year’s End
December is the last month for survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds to submit new applications for the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP).
Illinois Housing Development Authority and LISC Celebrate Second Next Gen Cohort
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are thrilled to announce the second cohort to complete the Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen), a program designed to strengthen the pipeline of emerging affordable housing developers in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) industry across Illinois.
Maine Emergency Heating Assistance Opens Under Federal Energy Program
Today MaineHousing is announcing the opening of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) for the 2025-2026 winter heating season, starting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Georgia Adds New Resources to the Georgia Register of Historic Places
Eleven new listings were added to the Georgia Register of Historic Places, accentuating the state’s extensive variety of historic resources.
WHEDA Invests $4.7 Million to Strengthen Housing Counseling and Grow Pathways to Sustainable Homeownership
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that 14 HUD-certified housing counseling agencies will receive $4.7 million in grant funding to expand financial education, pre-purchase homeowner education, and foreclosure prevention counseling services for thousands of Wisconsin families.
Minnesota Housing Awards $4.7 Million in Homeownership Education Grants
Minnesota Housing’s board of directors approved more than $4.7 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and government entities providing homeowner education, counseling and financial empowerment services.
California Housing Finance Agency Celebrated Three Board Appointments
The California Housing Finance Agency is pleased to welcome Martin Muoto, who was appointed by Governor Newsom as the newest member of the CalHFA Board of Directors, and thrilled to announce the reappointments of Member Preston Prince and Board Chair Jim Cervantes.
Illinois Housing Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing Accepting Applications to Advance New Supportive Housing Leaders
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) announced today that development teams across the state may now apply for the 2026 Supportive Housing Institute (the Institute), an accelerated training and technical assistance program that helps equip teams with the expertise needed to successfully develop and finance affordable housing with support services.
First-Time Homebuying Success in Fredericksburg
Purchasing a home is a dream for so many across the Commonwealth. It’s a path to stability, flexibility and generational wealth. At Virginia Housing, we offer a variety of loans for first-time homebuyers to help make owning a home more affordable, including low-interest loans and down payment assistance grants for those who qualify.
