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Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Economic Development Through Record Funding for Florida’s Housing Programs
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 102, the Live Local Act, representing the largest investment for housing efforts in state history.
States Use American Rescue Plan Funds to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
By Sarah Brundage, Senior Advisor for Housing Supply & Infrastructure, HUD, and Ellen Lurie Hoffman, Acting Director, Office of Community and Economic Development, Treasury Boosting Supply with...
HUD Announces $2.8 Billion in Annual Funding to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
WASHINGTON - To help individuals and families experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $2.8 billion in...
Grants Ensure Safe Housing for Lower-Income Households
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s (NDHFA) planned distribution of $200,000 through its Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program.
NCSHA Washington Report | March 24, 2023
We’re very pleased to announce the HFA1 Affordable Homeownership Lender Toolkit, a new online resource that will enable home mortgage lenders to partner more efficiently with state housing...
Minnesota Housing Leads in Social Impact Bonds
Minnesota Housing issued the third-most bonds in the country designated as having positive social impacts in 2022, according to a March report issued by Standard & Poor (S&P) Global Ratings.
Jamee Robinson joins VHFA as Director of Human Resources and Administration
Executive Director Maura Collins announced that Jamee Robinson (she/her) of Jericho has joined Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) in the role of Director of Human Resources and Administration.
Minneapolis, St. Cloud Workshops to Help Those Behind on Their Mortgage
HomeHelpMN, the state mortgage assistance program, is offering free workshops for applicants this Saturday, March 25 in Minneapolis and on April 11 in St. Cloud.
MaineHousing Awards $16.3 Million for Shelter and Housing Supports Statewide
MaineHousing is pleased to announce it has awarded more than $16.3 million in state grant funding for 17 different housing and shelter projects across the state. In total, these initiatives will support housing and shelter for more than 500 people in Maine who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
KHC Honors Top Loan Officers and Lenders at 18th Annual Lender Awards
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) recognized its top lending partners last night at the 18th Annual Lender Awards at the Galt House in Louisville. The evening event was a return to an in-person awards ceremony after two years of virtual acknowledgments.
Emergency Rental Assistance: Supporting Renting Families, Driving Lasting Reform
COVID-19 pushed families across the country to fall behind on their rent—many of whom already struggled with the cost of housing. At the end of 2020, nearly a fifth of renting households reported...
At Low Income Housing Forum, Deputy Secretary Adeyemo Announces Nearly 10.8 Million Emergency Rental Assistance Program Payments to Families at Risk of Eviction
Alongside data, Treasury releases new blog detailing how ERA had expanded reach to tenants in need while building long-term eviction prevention infrastructure WASHINGTON – During remarks at...
