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State Agencies and Domestic Violence Organizations to Launch the First Statewide Database Solution for Survivors of Domestic Violence
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Division of Victim Services (DVS), Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV), and Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH), are pleased to announce that Apricot/Social Solutions has been selected to establish a single comparable database to support domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors and homelessness.
MSHDA Board Approves Funding for Four Housing Development Projects to Create or Preserve More than 760 Affordable Rental Housing Units
Housing developments in Clawson, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo received loan approval from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board this week to construct 466 new affordable apartments and preserve 300 more across the three projects.
Virginia Housing and Its Partners Unveil the First 3D-Printed Home in Richmond
The future of innovative, creative and affordable homebuilding is on display just off Midlothian Turnpike at 217 Carnation St., and a new homeowner will soon be moving in the city’s first 3D-printed home.
New Quarterly Colorado Apartment Survey Results Published
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to offer the results of the newest Colorado Statewide Apartment Survey. This quarterly report summarizes the quarterly rents and vacancies of market-rate multifamily rental properties in various Colorado markets.
Pritzker Administration Provides Nearly $75 million for Affordable Housing Development
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board announced conditional awards using $75 million in federal funds to provide vital gap financing and complete underwriting for affordable housing developments that may have otherwise not been built due to financial challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delaware Mortgage Relief Program Approved by U.S. Department of the Treasury
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that the Delaware Mortgage Relief Program plan received approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. With approval in hand, the agency is scheduled to launch the program statewide in the next 45 days.
PHFA Accepting Bids for Purchase of Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced today that it is accepting bids for the purchase of $4.5 million in mixed-use development tax credits. The funds collected from successful bidders will be used for the construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use developments in Pennsylvania communities. The deadline for bids is 2 p.m. on Friday, July 15.
Governor Hogan Celebrates Revitalization Initiatives in Cambridge
Governor Larry Hogan visited Cambridge today to celebrate a number of milestones in the ongoing revitalization of the city, heralding three redevelopment projects that have received more than $20 million in state funding.
Governor Signs HB2610 Paving Way for More Affordable Housing
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey this week signed HB2610 into law removing the arbitrary cap on the size of affordable housing apartment communities constructed by non-profits wanting to qualify for a property tax exemption. The new law encourages more construction of larger affordable apartment communities across the state that rent solely to income-eligible tenants.
Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Support Affordable Housing Across Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf today announced recipients of a new round of funding for housing programs made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. The governor named 245 housing and community development initiatives in 67 counties that will share a portion of the total $48.4 million in PHARE funding for fiscal year 2021-22. The PHARE fund is managed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
