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Illinois Housing Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing Accepting Applications to Advance New Supportive Housing Leaders
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) announced today that development teams across the state may now apply for the 2026 Supportive Housing Institute (the Institute), an accelerated training and technical assistance program that helps equip teams with the expertise needed to successfully develop and finance affordable housing with support services.
First-Time Homebuying Success in Fredericksburg
Purchasing a home is a dream for so many across the Commonwealth. It’s a path to stability, flexibility and generational wealth. At Virginia Housing, we offer a variety of loans for first-time homebuyers to help make owning a home more affordable, including low-interest loans and down payment assistance grants for those who qualify.
Virginia’s First Comprehensive Zoning Map Is Now Available
Across Virginia, demand for homes has risen in recent years while supply has stagnated, and the costs of both owning a home and renting one have risen. One part of increasing affordable housing is understanding zoning and its role in shaping communities. HousingForward Virginia recently announced the completion of the Virginia Zoning Atlas, an interactive map resource that shows the zoning code in nearly every locality in the state.
$3.4 Million in Continuum of Care Funding Available for Fiscal Year 2025
South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC) is announcing that more than $3.4 million in Continuum of Care (CoC) funding is now available for fiscal year 2025.
Kansas Housing Awards Four 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Proposals in Round Two
In August, Kansas Housing received 15 applications for the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), equating to more than $21 million in LIHTCs and Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credits (KAHTC) for the second of two application rounds.
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Dedicates Gilbert Home
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) joined Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, Kentucky, and other well-wishers today to dedicate the Gilbert House.
Illinois Housing Development Authority and Economic Growth Corporation Celebrate Grand Opening of Shimer Square
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) today celebrated the grand opening of Shimer Square, marking a major milestone in the multi-phase redevelopment of the historic Shimer College campus.
DCA Announces the Availability of $10 Million in 2026 CHIP Grants
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant cycle.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Invests in 261 New and Existing Affordable Homes
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is funding the development and preservation of 261 affordable rental homes across the state.
Virginia Housing Finances Virginia’s First Resident-Owned Manufactured Home Community
In most manufactured home communities, residents own their home while leasing the land. At Crestview Cooperative in Buena Vista, residents now hold collective ownership of the land their homes sit on, paying into a shared fund to cover the purchase and the cost of ongoing upkeep of the 71-lot property.
