HFA News
NJHMFA Celebrates Opening of 101 New Apartments in Avenel
A ribbon-cutting ceremony today marked the opening of the Greens at Avenel, a new community of 101 apartments affordable to families, including 25 for special needs residents, under a public/private partnership between Pennrose and Woodbridge Township financed in part by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA).
New Financing to Create 820 Affordable Apartments Statewide, Plus Senior and Community Facilities
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has approved financing that will build 820 new affordable apartments for people at low incomes and those experiencing homelessness throughout Washington state. The financing approved in August and September will also expand nonprofit senior living facilities and help finance the new Kent YMCA.
NJHMFA Joins Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marking Opening of Affordable Apartments in Plainsboro
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) executive staff joined representatives of Community Investment Strategies, Inc., and local officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of The Place at Plainsboro, which includes 70 apartments affordable to families. The development, at 100 Rue Place, consists of nine two-story buildings providing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments for residents earning between 50% and 60% of the area median income.
LHC Awards $129 Million to Expand Affordable Housing Across Louisiana
Today, the Louisiana Housing Corporation announced the award recipients of the 2019 Housing Tax Credit program, which funds the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable housing throughout Louisiana. Over $129 million in 10-year federal housing tax credits were awarded to 20 developments that will create 877 apartments serving families, seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Florida Housing Hurricane Michael Housing Recovery Fact Sheet
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) was created by the Legislature more than 35 years ago. We are the state’s housing finance agency (HFA) that administers state and federal resources to help provide affordable homeownership and rental housing options for the citizens of Florida.
CHFA Announces 2019 Round Two Low Income Housing Tax Credit Awards
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awards for the second and final award round of 2019. CHFA is the allocating agency of federal LIHTC in Colorado. In this round, 30 applications requesting $34.9 million in federal 9 percent LIHTC were received. CHFA is awarding $17,111,701 in 9 percent credits to 15 developments, which will support the construction of 723 affordable rental housing units.
The Edge Offers Affordable Downtown Housing for Families
The Commonwealth Companies will mark the completion of The Edge Artist Flats, commonly known as “The Edge,” an apartment complex that offers a new affordable housing option in downtown Fargo, at 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2019. “Commonwealth works closely with community leaders and state government agencies to deliver housing that exceeds expectation, adding value to a community and enhancing the lives of the residents served,” said Erin Anderson, a regional vice president of development for the company.
2019 Friend of Housing Awards Honor State’s Housing Champions
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has honored seven individuals and organizations as 2019 “Friends of Housing.” The awardees from across the state ensure affordable homes and support services for thousands of Washington residents. They also work toward funding, policies and programs to ensure affordable housing into the future.
Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2020 Preferred Homeownership Lenders
IFAtoday announced that a total of 20 lenders have earned IFA’s 2020 Preferred Lender designation. IFA Preferred Lenders serve as ambassadors for Iowa home buyers seeking assistance with the homeownership process and are expertly trained in IFA mortgage and down payment assistance programs. IFA offers affordable mortgage and down payment assistance programs for eligible home buyers through a seamless process with a network of hundreds of valued Participating Lenders across the state.
