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NCSHA Washington Report | September 9, 2022
A more fluid political environment than either party expected when summer started has Democrats and Republicans in Congress especially eager to start the home stretch of campaigning sooner than...
Johnson Promoted to Senior Director of Operations for MaineHousing
MaineHousing is pleased to announce that Jamie Johnson has been promoted to the position of Senior Director of Operations. Johnson, who joined the agency in 2007, has held a variety of roles within the agency, including most recently serving as the director of planning and operations in the Communications and Planning Department.
Pritzker Administration Relaunches “Opening Doors” Homebuyer Program
Governor JB Pritzker announced the reopening of a homeownership program designed to help working class families and underrepresented communities of color across the state of Illinois. Offered through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the Opening Doors or Abriendo Puertas program is designed to aid lower-income borrowers and households of color who have historically faced steeper barriers in their path toward homeownership with $6,000 in forgivable assistance for down payment and/or closing costs.
DCHFA’s Investment in The Paxton Brings 148 Affordable Units to Ward 7
The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) financed the construction of The Paxton, 148 affordable apartments in Ward 7. The Agency issued $46.92 million in tax exempt bonds and underwrote $42.02 million in D.C. and federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for this new construction project.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation Shares Hometown Heroes Housing Program Update in Honor of Labor Day
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) announced today that the Hometown Heroes Housing program has provided nearly $25 million in assistance to help essential community workers purchase a home in Florida. In late May, Governor DeSantis announced the launch of Hometown Heroes, which provides down payment and closing cost assistance to more than 100 eligible professions.
Golfers Raise $75,000 for Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority’s (CHFA) annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament raised $75,000 for Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. RMMFI is a Denver-based nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution that creates the space for communities and people of all backgrounds to realize their unique potential through the power of entrepreneurship.
LHC Reopens Community Housing Development Organization Certification Application
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) today announced it has reopened the certification application for its Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) program for qualified non-profit organizations.
CHFA Donates $732,000 to 54 Nonprofits With Second Round of 2022 Direct Effect Awards
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to announce its Round Two 2022 Direct Effect Award recipients. CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards recognize Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.
PHFA Issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is issuing a Request for Proposals for new construction, or the rehabilitation, of mixed-use projects seeking financial support. Funding will be provided through the Community Revitalization Fund Program. Mixed-use projects combine residential and retail/commercial space in the same building and often serve as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization. The deadline for proposal submission is 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4.
Vermont Housing Finance Agency Has Selected Megan Roush as Director of Development
Executive Director Maura Collins announced that Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has selected Megan Roush (she/her) of Northfield in the new role of Director of Development.
NCSHA Washington Report | August 26, 2022
“IMMENSELY AGAINST multifamily development!” That’s apparently the subject line of an irate email message from the famous Silicon Valley venture capitalist Mark Andreeson and his wife...
DCHFA Finances Construction of 108 Senior Apartments on Historic Barry Farm’s Site
The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has issued $33.7 million in tax exempt bonds for the construction of 108 apartments in Ward 8’s Barry Farm neighborhood. All units at this mixed-income development recently named The Asberry will be reserved for seniors age 55 or older.
