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More North Carolinians Now Eligible for Affordable Mortgages and $15K Down Payment Assistance
The NC Housing Finance Agency is working to make home buying more attainable by increasing its income and sales price limits for its affordable mortgage products. Thanks to these changes, eligible first-time and move-up home buyers making up to $158,000 may now benefit from the NC Home Advantage Mortgage™ with up to 3% down payment assistance.
Veterans Housing in Asheville to Receive Substantial Rehabilitation After Hurricane Helene Damage
The Veterans Restoration Quarters (VRQ), sponsored by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries, Inc., has received funding from the NC Housing Finance Agency to provide housing for North Carolina veterans who are experiencing homelessness or imminently at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Gov. Whitmer Announces Construction of More Than 600 Rental Units Across Michigan, Nearly $19 Million in Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the allocation of more than $18.9 million in federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the creation of 603 new affordable housing units across 13 developments in nine Michigan communities.
OHFA Board Approves Financing for Seven Housing Developments
Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved financing from various programs to support seven housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.
PHFA Accepting Bids for $10 Million in Affordable Housing Tax Credits
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is accepting bids to purchase $10 million in affordable housing tax credits. Proceeds from the winning bids will support the construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental communities across Pennsylvania.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces New Hires to Senior Leadership Team
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has made several key hires in leadership roles at the agency as it continues its mission to create a Maryland that is sheltered, affordable, just, lovable and connected.
Virginia Housing Innovation Investments Shine at Habitat Builds in Toano and Beyond
In May, Virginia Housing associates volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity build in Toano, where the home they helped build showcases two construction methods that are making homebuilding easier and less expensive: the interior was framed using prefabricated walls, while the exterior walls were printed using a 3D printer.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Selects Five Projects to Build 117 Homes Through the Factory-Produced Housing Initiative
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) selected five projects through the Factory-Produced Housing Initiative to support the construction of 117 affordable rental and for-sale homes for Oregonians throughout the state.
Georgia Awards $10 Million in 2026 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) Funds
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) awarded more than $10 million in grant funding to twelve local communities through the 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP).
Governor Abbott Announces $166 Million In Energy Assistance Funds
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $166 million in energy assistance funds to help low-income Texans maintain safe and affordable housing. Award funds, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), are set to begin January 1, 2027.
