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LHC, USDA Announce “Partnerships That Build Community” Statewide Tour
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development are pleased to announce their upcoming “Partnerships That Build Community” tour to be held in August and September.
NCSHA Statement on the Passing of Representative Jackie Walorski
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies is deeply saddened by the passing of Representative Jackie Walorski, who was one of the United States Congress’ most dedicated and...
Baker-Polito Administration, MassHousing Announce Inaugural Round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Capital Grants
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration and MassHousing announced a total of $4.6 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to eight community-based organizations and municipalities to support the redevelopment or rehabilitation of 31 affordable homes, including 22 affordable homeownership opportunities.
Forum Will Feature an Overview of Statewide Housing Needs Assessment
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will host an overview of the 2020-2025 Statewide Housing Needs Assessment this fall at a Statewide Housing Forum. “The Assessment will provide an overview of North Dakota’s current housing conditions and important trends that impact the state’s housing dynamics,” said Dave Flohr, NDHFA executive director. The state agency is charged with providing North Dakotans with affordable housing.
Governor Hochul Announces $682 Million in Financing for Affordable Housing
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $682 million in bonds and subsidies have been awarded to create or preserve more than 1,600 affordable, sustainable, and supportive homes across the state. The developments will leverage an additional $218 million in private funding to create an overall investment of nearly $901 million to further local economic development efforts, reduce homelessness, and advance New York's commitment to expanding safe, secure and healthy housing opportunities for individuals and families.
MassHousing Closes on $4.1 Million in Financing for the Development of 31 Tufts Street in Somerville
MassHousing has closed on a total of $4.1 million in affordable and workforce housing financing to E3 Development LLC, to support the transformation of a public parking lot at 31 Tufts Street in East Somerville into 16 new units of affordable and workforce rental housing.
Georgia’s Rental Assistance Program Provides Rental, Utility and Housing Stability Assistance to 35K Tenants Statewide
As America continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic’s overwhelming impact, many Georgians received aid that prevented evictions, housing instability, and loss of utilities. Georgia’s Rental Assistance Program (GRA) hit record numbers this week, helping to keep more than 35,000 tenants in their homes.
New Treasury Guidance Adds Flexibility for Unobligated ERA 2 Dollars
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury updated its Frequently Asked Questions guidance for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program to enumerate flexibilities provided under the American Rescue Plan Act for ERA 2 dollars that are unobligated as of October 1, 2022. The updated FAQs allow such funds to be used for the construction, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable housing projects and the operation of affordable housing projects that were constructed, rehabilitated, or preserved using ERA 2 funds.
Senate Appropriations Committee Releases FY 2023 Spending Bills
Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee released twelve FY 2023 appropriations bills, including the FY 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) and Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (USDA) appropriations bills.
Evelyn Whelton of Bank of New Hampshire Appointed to NH Housing Board of Directors; Chris Norwood of NAI Norwood Group Named Chair
Evelyn Whelton of Madison was recently appointed to the New Hampshire Housing Board of Directors by Governor Chris Sununu. She is the Senior Vice President, Retail Lending Sales Manager for Bank of New Hampshire.
Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program Awards $11 Million in Grants During First Six Months
Over $11 million of a $50 million program to pay overdue housing costs for homeowners impacted by the pandemic has been disbursed within the first six months of the program. The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) launched the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) in January 2022 with funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. It provides grants of up to $30,000 for income-eligible homeowners.
Gov. Ige Celebrates Completion of Affordable Housing Projects On Oahu and Maui
Gov. David Ige recently joined developers on Oahu and Maui to commemorate the completion of two affordable housing projects that received significant financial support from the State of Hawaii.
