HFA News
Iowa Finance Authority Launches New Portal to Attract Bond Investors in 2020
The Iowa Finance Authority today launched a new resource portal aimed at attracting more investors to its municipal bond offerings. The new investor relations portal is introduced in advance of two upcoming bond sales scheduled for January and February. The portal offers investors a single location to access detailed information about the bond sales, agency credit fundamentals and the ability to register to receive alerts as financial documents are updated.
DCHFA Mourns Executive Director & CEO, Todd A. Lee
It is with great sadness that we announce that Todd A. Lee, Executive Director and CEO of the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA), died yesterday. The entire DCHFA staff mourns this loss, and our thoughts and sympathies go out to the Lee family during this trying time.
2020 PHFA Housing Policy Fellow Named
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has named Rachel Fawcett as its inaugural housing policy fellow. Fawcett will receive a financial stipend of up to $12,000 during 2020 to conduct research benefiting the affordable housing industry. In the process, she will gain valuable experience aiding her professional development. “Rachel was chosen from a group of highly qualified applicants,” said PHFA Executive Director and CEO Brian A. Hudson Sr.
Funding Awards will Support the Development of Zero Net Energy Housing for Rhode Islanders
RIHousing and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced today the award of funds to develop highly energy efficient housing for low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders. The pilot program, Zero Energy for the Ocean State (ZEOS), is the result of a public-private partnership between RIHousing, OER and National Grid to explore innovative, replicable solutions to utilize cost saving, clean energy technologies in homes.
Murphy Administration Awards Over $22M In Federal Tax Credits to Expand Affordable Housing for Families, Seniors, Special Needs Residents
Opening the door to over 1,200 new apartments affordable for families, seniors and residents with special needs, the Murphy Administration announced today it has awarded over $22 million in annual 9% federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The highly competitive tax credits are expected to generate $214.7 million in private investment to create 17 developments totaling nearly $325 million to help build a stronger New Jersey.
CHFA Recognizes 15 Nonprofits with Direct Effect Awards
CHFA is proud to announce the 2019 Corporate Giving Direct Effect Award winners. CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards recognized 15 Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
Florida Housing Partnership with Governor DeSantis Produces Housing Wins
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is proud to announce numerous housing accomplishments in the first year of Governor Ron DeSantis taking office. “Florida Housing greatly appreciates the support and leadership that Governor Ron DeSantis has provided - from full funding statewide in both of his proposed budgets for housing, to hurricane recovery housing for affected families,” said Florida Housing Executive Director Trey Price.
New Financing to Create or Preserve More Than 1,000 Affordable Apartments Throughout State
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has approved more than $331 million in financing that will build or renovate and preserve more than 1,000 apartments affordable to people with lower incomes throughout Washington state. “Each month, the Commission approves financing that ensures affordable homes for residents of Washington State,” said Karen Miller, chair of the Housing Finance Commission.
New Video Series Premieres Highlighting Neighborhood BusinessWorks Investment
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development launched a new promotional video series highlighting projects supported by the Neighborhood BusinessWorks program. The new videos present testimonials from business owners and developers who received funding about their positive experiences with the program. Neighborhood BusinessWorks provides gap financing to small businesses located in Priority Funding Areas and Opportunity Zones across Maryland.
