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Florida Housing Finance Corporation Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Budget Recommendations to Support Affordable Workforce Housing
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his Fiscal Year 2024-25 Focus on Florida’s Future budget proposal which includes over $548 million for workforce and affordable housing, marking the sixth year in a row that the Governor has recommended full funding of the state’s affordable housing programs and supports further implementation of the Live Local Act.
New State Program to Back Pro-Housing Policy Changes by Local Governments
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced the new Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program, with $5 million in funds to support cities, villages, and townships in adopting or eliminating rules and regulations to encourage building more housing and making housing more affordable.
LHC and Partners Cut the Ribbon for the Village Home Apartments
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) celebrated the grand opening of the Village Home Apartments featuring duplex-styled homes at an affordable price for low-income families.
CHFA Named Among Nation’s Best Workplaces for Parents
Great Place To Work® has selected Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) for the Best Workplaces for Parents™ 2023 list.
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 328-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on Clarkson Estates in Flatbush, Brooklyn which will feature 328 affordable apartments, including 164 supportive units for formerly homeless households.
OHCS Announces Homeowner Assistance Fund Application Portal to Close on December 20
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is closing the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to most new applicants to avoid overcommitting funds. The application portal will close at noon PST Dec. 20.
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Allocates $3.5 Million from New Mexico Housing Trust Fund to Weatherization Program for Solar Projects
During its Nov. 15 meeting, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved $3.5 million in funding from the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund to support solar systems for homes that are receiving NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program services.
NCSHA Washington Report | December 1, 2023
For years, states across the political spectrum have tapped their Medicaid programs to address “social determinants of health,” especially access to affordable housing and healthy food,...
$25 Million Available for Hurricane Housing Recovery Program
Following the recent Special Session of the Legislature, Governor DeSantis signed a disaster recovery bill allocating $25 million to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to assist families in counties impacted by Hurricane Idalia through the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP).
Certified Local Government Grants Applications Set for December Start
The Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grant cycle begins December 1, 2023, opening a competitive application process for all Certified Local Governments.
Legislators and Affordable Housing Developers Come Together to Raise Awareness of the NEW State Housing Tax Credit and Contribution Fund and Celebrate Securian Financials’ $1 Million Contribution
With a newly extended December 13, 2023, deadline looming, a coalition of affordable housing developers, legislators, state officials and contributors, led by Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP), want to raise awareness about the State Housing Tax Credit (SHTC) and Contribution Fund.
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 60-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Schenectady
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on Mosaic Apartments, a two-building development that will create 60 apartments in Schenectady’s Mont Pleasant neighborhood.
