HFA News
Governor Cuomo Announces $98 Million to Fund Over 1,000 Affordable Homes Across New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $98 million has been awarded to create 1,054 affordable homes in 20 separate developments across New York. This funding will help revitalize communities, fight homelessness, and expand access to energy-efficient, affordable housing opportunities. "As we rebuild from the pandemic, these awards are further proof of our unwavering commitment to ensuring all New Yorkers have a safe, stable and affordable place to live," Governor Cuomo said.
Kansas Housing Awards Nearly $134,000 in Poverty Reduction Services, Resources
Eight nonprofit community organizations across the state received a combined $133,968 to help low-income Kansans achieve stability and access economic opportunities. The awards, provided through federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) discretionary funding, will support initiatives ranging from contactless grocery delivery in a food desert in Leavenworth County, to professional development services for survivors of domestic violence in Sedgwick County, to housing and employment resources for rural youth aging out of foster care.
WHEDA Awards $35 Million in Federal and State Housing Tax Credits for 2021
The award of $35.1 million in federal and state housing tax credits will advance housing opportunity and economic recovery in Wisconsin through creation of 2,200 affordable housing units in the months ahead, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday. The state and federal housing tax credit awards by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority support 33 housing projects in 19 communities statewide and cap a highly competitive process that drew requests totaling more than $57 million.
WHEDA Set to Announce $35 Million in 2021 Housing Tax Awards
To continue addressing the shortage of affordable and workforce housing statewide, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority will announce the award of some $35 million in federal and state housing tax credits awards on Tuesday, April 27 at 11 a.m. Statewide demand for housing tax credits among developers seeking to build more affordable rental housing for workers, families and seniors continues to outpace the federal and state resources available in Wisconsin and the award process is highly competitive.
SDHDA Seeking Applicants for the 2021 Emergency Solutions Grants Program
South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) 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. The ESG program provides financing for short-term and medium-term rental assistance and services to stabilize and rapidly re-house individuals and households who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Maryland Mortgage Program Recognizes Top Lender and Realtor Partners
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the top performing lender and realtor partners of the Maryland Mortgage Program during a virtual awards event. The department recognized industry partners for their exemplary performance and celebrated the continued partnership of these housing industry professionals despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the second year in a row, the Maryland Mortgage Program surpassed $1 billion in loan reservations.
Supportive Housing Webinar to Feature Service Provider Insights, Service Delivery Design Examples
From helping people with physical and mental health needs to aiding in the search for employment, coordinated services are critical components of affordable, supportive housing for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable residents. How best to provide supportive services will be the focus of a webinar on Tuesday, April 20, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Central.
Construction Is Underway at Bartlett Station in Roxbury, Where 60 New Affordable Apartment Homes Will Conclude the First Phase of the Bartlett Yard Redevelopment
Construction has commenced on 60 new, mixed-income apartment homes at Bartlett Station in Roxbury, which will conclude the first phase of the five-phase redevelopment of the former MBTA Bartlett Bus Yard in Nubian Square. The 60 new apartments currently being constructed at Bartlett Station Building A will join a 60-unit, mixed-income rental apartment building and a 16-unit condominium building that were completed on the site in August 2019.
CHFA Offers New Refi Loan and Relaunches Its Purchase Program for Mobile Manufactured Homes
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) has added a refinance loan program for owners of mobile manufactured homes (MMH) and has relaunched its MMH purchase loan program. The homes must be the borrowers’ primary residence, and located in a year-round, state-licensed mobile home park. “MMHs are an affordable option for low- and moderate-income buyers just starting out and for homeowners who are downsizing,” said Nandini Natarajan, CHFA’s Chief Executive Officer – Executive Director.
