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EPA Releases Implementation Framework for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
On April 19, the Environmental Protection Agency released a detailed implementation framework for its new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which will invest $27 billion to finance projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The implementation framework provides detailed descriptions of program design, grant requirements, and application evaluation factors in advance of the publication of formal Notices of Funding Opportunities for the various GGRF components, anticipated as early as June. EPA is soliciting written comments on the GGRF implementation framework, and interested parties may send written feedback by May 12.
House, Senate Appropriations Subcommittees Discuss HUDโs FY24 Budget Proposal with Secretary Fudge
As the Fiscal Year 2024 funding cycle gets underway, the House and Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations subcommittees held hearings on April 18 and April 20, respectively, featuring Secretary Marcia L. Fudge to evaluate the Presidentโs FY24 Budget Request for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Kansas Housing Awards the First ๏ปฟState Affordable Housing Tax Credits
The firstย Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Creditsย have been awarded to four 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Private Activity Bond (PAB) projects. In January, Kansas Housing receivedย 11ย applications equating to overย $250 millionย in Private Activity Bonds for the first of three application rounds. Of the four applications awarded, the approved LIHTCs and PABs will buildย 436ย new units and rehabilitateย 181ย affordable units.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Launches Statewide Art Contest
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC)ย launched a statewide art contest today, inviting K-12 students to share their visions on the theme:ย WHAT DOES HOME MEAN TO ME?ย The contest aims to raise awareness of the importance of home and the connection between quality, affordable housing and healthy families and communities.
LHC Celebrates Grand Opening of Senior Living Development Cypress Pinchback in Baton Rouge
Today, the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) held a ribbon cutting for a new senior living development, Cypress Pinchback, in the Gardere area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
EPA Releases Framework for the Implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund as Part of President Bidenโs Investing in America Agenda
EPA will hold three complementary grant competitions to invest $27 billion, putting public and private capital to work in communities combatting climate change WASHINGTON (April 19, 2023)ย โ...
Affordable Housing Development Gets a Significant Boost from Delaware’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars
Theย Delaware State Housing Authorityย (DSHA) has successfully launched two new affordable housing development programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
HUD Announces $486 Million in Grants and $43 Million for Stability Vouchers to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
Sixty-two communities in total will receive grants and vouchers to implement coordinated approaches to addressing unsheltered homelessness and homelessness in rural areas WASHINGTON - Today, the...
LHC Expands Keys for Service Program to Support More Essential Workers
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) announced today the expansion of the first-of-its-kind Keys for Service program to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to more of Louisianaโs essential works.
OHCS Launches โA Path Forward,โ an Annual Report Highlighting Significant Statewide Housing Outcomes in 2022
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) releases the 2022 Annual Report, โA Path Forwardโ, to show and highlight outcomes that have been achieved throughout the state to meet the housing needs of Oregonians living on low to moderate incomes.
NCSHA Washington Report | April 14, 2023
Two new reports together produce a current picture of an historic level of home improvement activity in the U.S. alongside rapidly worsening repair needs for millions of low-income...
MFA Launches HomeForward Mortgage and Down Payment Assistance Loan Program for Homebuyers
To expand homeownership opportunities for low-and-moderate-income New Mexicans, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) recently launched HomeForward, a competitive-rate mortgage and down payment assistance program for first-time and non-first-time homebuyers.
