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Seven Georgia Communities Receive Federal Historic Preservation Grants
Six Georgia municipalities and one county are receiving more than $118,000 in federal subgrants, supporting historic preservation activities in their respective communities.
MFA Provides 338 Housing Vouchers for the Linkages Program, Making a Lasting Impact on Homelessness in the State
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) distributed 338 housing vouchers for the Linkages program. Linkages, a state-funded permanent supportive housing program, offers long-term rental subsidies and supportive services to vulnerable populations, prioritizing homeless individuals with serious mental illness diagnosis.
PHFA Announces Updated Program Dashboard to Track the Status of the PA Homeowner Assistance Fund
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced the launch of an updated program dashboard to track the status of the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF), a pandemic-relief program that provides financial assistance to qualified homeowners for mortgage and housing-related expenses.
Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA Announce $15.7 Million in Grants and Loans for Affordable Housing
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Board of Directors for the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced nine projects have received awards from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).
NCSHA Washington Report | July 28, 2023
Over the past five years, the Ivory Prize has emerged as the most high-profile award for innovations in construction, financing, and public policy that point toward “ambitious, feasible, and...
Administration Announces New, Highlights Recent Actions to Increase Housing Supply, Protect Tenants
On July 27, the Biden – Harris Administration released two fact sheets on steps it is taking to boost the supply of affordable housing and support renter protections. These announcements, which build on the administration’s May 2022 Housing Supply Action Plan, focus on reducing barriers to building housing, such as restrictive land-use and zoning rules; expanding financing for affordable, energy efficient, and resilient housing; and promoting commercial-to-residential conversion, particularly for affordable and zero emissions housing.
OHCS Surpasses Statewide Housing Plan Goal of Funding 25,000 Affordable Rental Homes
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has surpassed its July 2019-’24 Statewide Housing Plan goal to triple the existing pipeline of affordable rental housing up to 25,000 homes after the Oregon Stability Council approved the most recent funding awards on July 7.
MSHDA Awards $5 Million in Grants for MI-HOPE Energy-Efficiency Program
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded $5 million in grants to organizations across the state as part of the second round of funding for the Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting Energy Efficiency program (MI-HOPE).
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $49 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Rochester
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $49 million mixed-use affordable housing development that creates 164 sustainable homes in Northeast Rochester.
Governor Noem Appoints Chas Olson as Director of South Dakota Housing
Today, Governor Krisi Noem announced that Chas Olson will be the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Housing. He has served as Interim Director of South Dakota Housing since April.
MassHousing Closes on $13.3 Million in Affordable Housing Financing for the Acquisition, Renovation, and Extension of Affordability at the 45-Unit Van der Heyden Apartments in Springfield
MassHousing has closed on $13.3 million in affordable housing financing to Van der Heyden Apartments Limited Partnership for the acquisition, renovation and extension of affordability at the 45-unit Van der Heyden Apartments in Springfield.
Macon Receives Georgia’s Exceptional Main Street Designation, Recognized for Its Commitment to Growth, Excellence, and Innovation
The Georgia Main Street program announced Macon will be added to the list of 18 cities that hold the designation of a Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) community.
