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Kansas Housing Awards the Final Round of 2023 4% LIHTC Projects
In July, Kansas Housing received 12 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications equating to over $206 million in Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for the final of three application rounds.
NCSHA Washington Report | September 22, 2023
With more strikes underway today than at any time in the past 20 years and union approval ratings higher than their long-term polling average, the “uneasy relationship” between organized labor...
Marjorianna Willman to Serve as Louisiana Housing Corporation Interim Executive Director
Following the resignation of Executive Director Joshua G. Hollins, Marjorianna Willman has been elected by the Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors to be the Interim Executive Director starting October 1st, 2023.
184 Local Government Leaders Sign Onto Letter in Support of the AHCIA of 2023
Today, a letter signed by 184 local government leaders representing cities, counties and other municipalities of all sizes across the country was sent to Congressional leadership in support of the...
MSHDA and Lansing Housing Commission Receive Funding to Reduce Youth Homelessness
Today, The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) received $4.5 million in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Lansing Housing Commission also received $1.9 million in YHDP funding to address local youth homelessness issues.
CHFA Launches New Resource for Colorado Homebuyers
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to announce the launch of the Homebuyer’s Roadmap. This online, interactive resource gives users the chance to “choose their own adventure,” featuring stops on the homebuying journey that highlight various aspects of purchasing a home, including homebuyer education, understanding credit, selecting a lender, inspections, and appraisals.
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority’s Restoring Our Communities Program Helps to Restore Vacant Houses and Provide Affordable Housing Opportunities
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) launched its Restoring Our Communities (ROC) Program Sept. 1, 2023, to help meet New Mexico’s need for affordable housing units while assisting communities in reducing vacant and abandoned houses that decrease property values. Homeowners within close proximity to abandoned homes can pay higher insurance premiums as well.
Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA Launch Updated Dashboard to Assist Communities with Housing Inventory
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced the launch of the Indiana Housing Dashboard 2.0, a database that includes a statewide inventory of housing in Indiana. The first version of the Dashboard was released by IHCDA in December 2021, and efforts begin shortly thereafter to design and implement added features and more robust content.
HUD Delays Compliance Date for NSPIRE Protocols for Community Planning and Development Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced it is delaying until October 1, 2024, the compliance date for its National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) final rule as it applies to Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs. The NSPIRE final rule, published May 11, 2023, initially required compliance for CPD programs to begin October 1, 2023. Programs covered by the delay notice include the HOME Investment Partnerships, Housing Trust Fund, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, Emergency Solution Grants, and Continuum of Care programs.
Delaware State Housing Authority to Begin Issuing Final Federal Homeowner and Homebuyer Funding
As part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) launched three new temporary programs to address barriers to achieving and maintaining homeownership for affected populations.
NCSHA Washington Report | September 15, 2023
The fact that last summer’s debt ceiling deal averted the worst possible outcome of a U.S. government default and passed Congress with bipartisan support in the House and Senate led some to...
Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority Receives $400K in OneGeorgia Funds
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority is the newest recipient of OneGeorgia Authority Equity Funding. This grant will assist the Industrial Authority in extending Hunt Road.
