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NCSHA Urges Chairwoman Waters to Consider Modifications to Emergency Rental Assistance Law in Forthcoming Bill
NCSHA, in partnership with other national organizations representing Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) grantees at the state, county, city, and tribal levels, today sent House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) a letter encouraging her to incorporate changes to the ERA 1 and ERA 2 authorizing statutes in legislation the chairwoman is planning to introduce next week. The goal of her forthcoming legislation is to make changes to the ERA program to remove statutory barriers and accelerate the use of resources, allowing more eligible households to receive funding faster.
Illinois Rental Payment Program Distributes Over $252 Million, 50% of State’s Relief Allocation Paid to Renters and Landlords Impacted By COVID-19
Governor JB Pritzker, along with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), announced that more than $252 million in rental assistance has been paid on behalf of almost 29,500 renter households impacted by COVID-19 through the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP). Launched in May 2021, ILRPP provides up to $25,000 in financial assistance — paid directly to the landlord — to cover missed rent payments beginning June 2020 as a result of the pandemic.
RentReliefRI Provides On-the-Ground Support for Rhode Islanders Facing Eviction
The recent United States Supreme Court decision to allow eviction proceedings to resume has left many Rhode Island renters at risk. Fortunately, renters have a lifeline available to them via RentReliefRI, a federally-funded program that provides up to 18 months of rental and utility assistance for tenants struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For renters facing eviction, a network of agencies and partners are working together to provide on-the-ground support and assistance to prevent eviction and help Rhode Islanders maintain their housing stability.
HUD Awards Over $47 Million to Fight Housing Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) yesterday awarded $47.4 million to fair housing organizations across the country under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). The...
White House Reinstates FFB Risk-Sharing Program, Ups GSE Housing Credit Investment Cap, Announces Other Actions to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
Earlier today, the White House announced HUD, Treasury, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHFA will take a series of actions designed to help increase the supply of affordable housing. One of the key changes the administration announced is the reinstatement of the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) initiative to support FHA-HFA multifamily Risk-Sharing Program loans. NCSHA has sought this reinstatement energetically for the last three years since the previous administration terminated the very successful initiative.
NCSHA Statement on Administration’s Announcement of Immediate Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies commends the Biden–Harris Administration for announcing today several steps to expand the supply of affordable housing, including...
Pritzker Administration Reaffirms Ongoing Commitment to Affordable Housing Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Illinois renters will continue to be protected through Governor JB Pritzker’s latest executive order that extended the statewide ban on residential evictions through September 18th. The order banning the enforcement of residential evictions remains effective in all Illinois counties and continues to protect tenants who meet the eligibility criteria, despite the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal eviction moratorium from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) continues to process applications for the Illinois Rental Payment Program and is on target to approve all eligible applications in September.
Governor Hogan Celebrates Project C.O.R.E. Milestone with Demolition of Perkins Homes
Governor Larry Hogan today marked the milestone of 5,000 units of blight eliminated through Project C.O.R.E. (Creating Opportunities for Renewal and Enterprise) with the demolition of the last building of Perkins Homes in Baltimore City. Project C.O.R.E.—a city-state partnership—was launched in 2016 to remove vacant or blighted properties and encourage revitalization. To date, Project C.O.R.E. has awarded nearly $119 million in state funding for blight removal and redevelopment in Baltimore City through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the Maryland Stadium Authority.
NCSHA Washington Report | August 27, 2021
This week, the Treasury Department announced new flexibilities for state and local governments administering federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds, and the House passed a budget...
Housing Leaders Welcome Public Input on Homeowner Assistance Draft Plan
State officials are seeking public feedback to inform a new housing initiative that will support Kansas homeowners in need. The forthcoming Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (KHAF), established by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the Kansas Office Recovery and administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), will aim to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Hogan Announces Additional Opportunity Zone Investment to Support Maryland’s Continued Economic Recovery
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that seven manufacturing and retail businesses will receive $500,000 to expand and grow in Maryland Opportunity Zones, which are designated communities that are eligible for federal capital gains tax incentives. “Our state has been working hard to supercharge investment and make Maryland’s 149 Opportunity Zones the most competitive ones in America,” said Governor Hogan.
CalHFA Fills Three Key Leadership Positions
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is pleased to welcome Ellen E. Martin, Erwin J. Tam and Pratixa A. Desai, who have been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to leadership positions at CalHFA. “We’re very excited about the variety of skills and experience that Ellen, Erwin and Pratixa will bring to CalHFA,” said Executive Director Tiena Johnson Hall, who also recently joined CalHFA. “All three of these positions are important to set the Agency up for continued success in this challenging housing environment, and I’m looking forward to working with them to help us make great strides in the coming months.
