HFA News
Kansas Housing Awards $2 Million for Rural Housing Development
Eight Kansas communities will receive a combined total of $2 million to develop affordable housing for moderate-income households. The funding, made possible through the state of Kansas’ Moderate Income Housing (MIH) program, provides grants or loans to develop housing and promote homeownership in cities or counties with populations of less than 60,000.
MSHDA Board Supports Developers of Affordable Housing with QAP Amendment
The MSHDA Board approved an amendment to the 2022-2023 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) – the document that sets policies and procedures for the administration of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program -- and supports the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing in Michigan.
MaineHousing Provides $71.5 Million in Funding to Build Affordable Housing
MaineHousing is announcing the allocation of Maine Affordable Housing Tax Credits and federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to build or renovate seven affordable housing developments across Maine. The combined $8.2 million in tax credits will generate over $44.1 million in equity from private investors.
MassHousing Awards $627,350 for Affordable Sober Housing to Support Men, Women, Families and Senior Citizens in Eight Communities
MassHousing has awarded a total of $627,350 in grant funding to create 46 new affordable sober housing units and preserve and additional 35 sober homes for men, women, families and senior citizens in eight communities. The grants come from the Center for Community Recovery Innovations, Inc. (CCRI), a nonprofit subsidiary corporation of MassHousing that helps nonprofits create or preserve affordable sober housing in Massachusetts for individuals in recovery.
Governor Hochul Announces $145 Million Awarded to 21 Developments Across New York to Provide Nearly 1,200 Affordable Homes
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $145 million has been awarded to create or preserve 1,178 affordable homes in 21 separate developments across New York. The funding announced today will further pandemic recovery efforts, fight homelessness, help close the digital divide for lower income households, and expand access to safe and sustainable affordable housing opportunities that advance the state's clean energy goals.
Hogan Administration Announces More Than $7 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Kenneth C. Holt today announced that $7 million will be awarded through the Community Development Block Grant program. The funding will support 17 projects in 11 counties, including improvements to infrastructure and community facilities and programs serving seniors, persons with disabilities and low- to moderate-income individuals.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Issues First Social Bonds in Agency’s History
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Kenneth C. Holt announced the issuance of the first ever ‘Social Bonds’ to be sold by the department. The department’s bond-issuing entity, the Community Development Administration, issued over $251.7 million in Residential Revenue Bonds, the first to be designated as Social Bonds in agency history.
Like It Forward: CHFA Donates $18,035 to the Family and Intercultural Resource Center
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is donating $18,035 to the Family and Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC), a nonprofit organization that serves Summit County families by providing education and financial resources. FIRC is a community leader in cultural integration, resource and referral services, emergency services, family support, and early childhood development.
RIHousing Announces Second Round of Funds to Bridge the Digital Divide
RIHousing today announced the availability of a second round of “Bridging the Digital Divide” funds to support innovative and long-term sustainable projects to increase internet access for low- and moderate-income households across the state. The program provides financial resources to eligible organizations and municipalities in support of initiatives to expand and support free or low-cost internet access.
