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MSHDA Board Approves Proposal to Allocate American Rescue Plan Funds for Homelessness Assistance and Workforce Housing
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board has approved a plan to use more than $63 million in funds allocated by the federal government through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services to at-risk individuals and families across the state.
Marie Milord-Ajanma Appointed to VHFA’s Board of Commissioners
Governor Phil Scott has appointed Marie Milord-Ajanma (she/her) of Waterbury to Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)’s Board of Commissioners.
Arizona Department of Housing Announces 2022 Housing Hero Awards at Annual Housing Forum
The Arizona Department of Housing, in partnership with the Arizona Housing Coalition, concluded the 2022 Arizona Housing Forum today at THE SCOTT in Scottsdale.
MassHousing Closes on $40.8 Million in Financing for Pac10 Lofts, a New, 180-Unit, Affordable and Workforce Housing Community in Downtown Lawrence
MassHousing has closed on a total of $40.8 million in financing to Reed Community Partners LLC for the creation of Pac10 Lofts, a new, 180-unit affordable and workforce housing community in the Gateway City of Lawrence. Reed Community Partners has transformed a six-story section of the former Pacific Mills textile complex into new, mixed-income housing for households across a range of incomes, including 40 workforce housing units for moderate-income families.
Housing Collaboration Kicks Off Annual Arizona Housing Forum
The Arizona Housing Coalition (AZHC), in partnership with the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), is hosting the Arizona Housing Forum at THE SCOTT Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, August 17-19, 2022 as the state continues to experience an affordable housing shortage.
Governor Hogan Announces Expansion of Landmark SmartBuy Initiative to Help More Homebuyers
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has expanded the state’s landmark SmartBuy initiative to address rising housing market prices. To help manage purchase costs, homebuyers can now eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt—up from $30,000.
Pritzker Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Households
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is pleased to share that up to $60 million in state and federal resources is available to finance the creation or preservation of permanent supportive housing across the state. Under Round IX of IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Development Program, approved applications will support the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing developments for persons at risk of homelessness, residents with physical challenges or mental health needs, and other vulnerable populations.
DCHFA Kicks Off August By Financing 130 New Affordable Apartment Homes in Ward 8
DCHFA has closed on the financing of Terrace Manor, 130 newly constructed apartment homes in Ward 8’s Randle Heights neighborhood. The community will be 100 percent affordable, with all units reserved for residents earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI).
Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund Team Attends Upcoming Community Outreach Events
Mortgage relief is here. Now, in-person support is coming to several community events this month. The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, will have program staff on site at a pop-up PAHAF outreach event at Mifflin County Library in Lewistown on August 8, at two of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days on August 9 and 10, and at the Soul School Festival in Philadelphia on August 13.
MaineHousing Awards $13.2 Million for Affordable Housing in Kittery, Farmington, and Bangor
MaineHousing is pleased to announce it has awarded $13.2 million in federal aid for three developments that are aimed at helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Maine.
