HFA News
Iowa Finance Authority Names Serena Moss of Des Moines as First โChief Door Openerโ During National Homeownership Month
In celebration of National Homeownership Month in June, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has named Serena Moss of Des Moines as Iowaโs first-ever Chief Door Opener following a statewide social media contest designed to make the homebuying process more approachable, relatable and accessible for Iowans.
The Louisiana Housing Corporation Celebrates June as Homeownership Month
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) celebrates the value of Homeownership Month this June. LHC's Homeownership Outreach Team will attend several events across Louisiana promoting the importance of homeownership and what it has done for Louisiana communities.ย
Iowa Finance Authority Awards $11.3 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits to Create Nearly 340 Affordable Rental Homes in 9 Communities
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded more than $11.3 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 338 affordable rental homes across nine Iowa communities.ย
Virginia Housing Announces New Board of Commissioner
Virginia Housing recently announced Nathan (Nate) Shultz of Alexandria as a new board member for the Virginia Housing Board of Commissioners.
State of Maryland Announces $73.3 Million in Awards for Statewide Community Revitalization and Economic Development
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the finalization of $73.3 million in Fiscal Year 2027 awards to support the Departmentโs six State Revitalization Programs.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Expands Student Loan Payoff Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers, Celebrates National Homeownership Month
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Secretary Jake Day today announced that the Department has expanded the stateโs landmark Maryland SmartBuy initiative, the Maryland Mortgage Programโs loan product for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home and pay off student debt.
New VHFA Awards Will Build 241 Affordable Apartments
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners has awarded tax credits which will generate $28 million for developing 241 apartments. ย These homes will serve low-income renters in seven communities across the state.
State of Maryland Selected for National Cohort Advancing Data-Driven Solutions to Eviction Crisis
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that the Departmentโs Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs has been selected by New America for the Eviction Data Response Network 2026-2028 cohort.
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Announces New Staff and Promotions
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is proud to share that Robert Kelly has joined the Agency and Cheri Kimble and JaJuana Smith in the Office of Single Family Housing, Loan Administration Division, have been promoted.

