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Pritzker Administration Announces More Than $1 Billion in Emergency Rental Assistance Disbursed to Renters and Landlords
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced that with the closure of the Illinois Rental Payment Program Round 2 (ILRPP2), nearly $1.02 billion in emergency rental assistance provided by Congress to the state of Illinois has been distributed to 137,372 households since 2020.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $118 Million Upgrade of Affordable Housing Development in Rochester
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $118 million rehabilitation project at the Park Square affordable housing complex in Rochester, which now provides 335 modern and energy efficient apartments next to the city's Inner Loop.
Governor Wolf Announces $92.5 Million for Affordable Rental Housing
Governor Tom Wolf today announced awards totaling more than $44.2 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, more than $9 million in PennHOMES funding, and more than $20 million in National Housing Trust Funds for the construction of 1,459 affordable multifamily rental units in Pennsylvania.
South Dakota Housing Awards Tawney Brunsch with the Friend of Housing Award
South Dakota Housing presented its “Friend of Housing” Award to Tawney Brunsch at the annual statewide housing conference. South Dakota Housing presents the award annually to an individual who has made a commitment to affordable housing in South Dakota through their contributions, achievements and vision.
MassHousing Closes on $25.9 Million in Financing for the Redevelopment of the Historic Stone Mill in Lawrence into a Low Carbon, High Energy Efficient Housing Community with 86 New Rental Homes
MassHousing has closed on $25.9 million in affordable housing financing to WinnCompanies for the redevelopment of the historic Stone Mill in Lawrence into 86 units of new, highly efficient rental housing.
New First Generation Homebuyer Program Available
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announces the launch of the First Generation Homebuyer Program, with a goal of helping more Vermonters afford their first home.
Pritzker Administration Reopens Housing Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) is now open to support qualified homeowners who need help with past-due mortgage payments and related expenses due to financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $8 Million for the Construction of Projects to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Ames and Clinton
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently awarded a total of $8.3 million to provide permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals through two new construction projects in Ames and Clinton.
CHFA Hires New Community Relationship Manager Serving Eastern Colorado
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to welcome Trisha Herman as its newest community relationship manager serving eastern Colorado. In her role, Herman will help CHFA advance its work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and economic development.
City of Auburn Wins Grant for ADU Development
The City of Auburn has secured a $250,000 Community Solutions Grant from the Maine State Housing Authority to help homeowners add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to their properties.
