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NCSHA Washington Report | December 17, 2021
Every day, working people of modest means make entirely rational decisions to decline a raise, defer training, or turn down a better job because the higher income they would earn as a result...
FHFA Proposes Capital Planning Rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Requirements in proposed rule represent another incremental step FHFA is taking to ensure safety and soundness at the Enterprises Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance...
Governor Hochul Announces $145 Million Awarded to 21 Developments Across New York to Provide Nearly 1,200 Affordable Homes
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $145 million has been awarded to create or preserve 1,178 affordable homes in 21 separate developments across New York. The funding announced today will further pandemic recovery efforts, fight homelessness, help close the digital divide for lower income households, and expand access to safe and sustainable affordable housing opportunities that advance the state's clean energy goals.
Hogan Administration Announces More Than $7 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Kenneth C. Holt today announced that $7 million will be awarded through the Community Development Block Grant program. The funding will support 17 projects in 11 counties, including improvements to infrastructure and community facilities and programs serving seniors, persons with disabilities and low- to moderate-income individuals.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Issues First Social Bonds in Agency’s History
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Kenneth C. Holt announced the issuance of the first ever ‘Social Bonds’ to be sold by the department. The department’s bond-issuing entity, the Community Development Administration, issued over $251.7 million in Residential Revenue Bonds, the first to be designated as Social Bonds in agency history.
Senate Finance and Banking Committees Release Sections of the Build Back Better Act
Both the Senate Finance and the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committees have released the text of their respective sections of the Build Back Better (BBB) Act. The Finance Committee’s...
Like It Forward: CHFA Donates $18,035 to the Family and Intercultural Resource Center
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is donating $18,035 to the Family and Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC), a nonprofit organization that serves Summit County families by providing education and financial resources. FIRC is a community leader in cultural integration, resource and referral services, emergency services, family support, and early childhood development.
NCSHA Leads Coalition Urging Treasury to Align Fiscal Recovery Fund Rules with the Housing Credit
Today, NCSHA, together with 18 other organizations representing state and local governments and affordable housing industry participants, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging the...
RIHousing Announces Second Round of Funds to Bridge the Digital Divide
RIHousing today announced the availability of a second round of “Bridging the Digital Divide” funds to support innovative and long-term sustainable projects to increase internet access for low- and moderate-income households across the state. The program provides financial resources to eligible organizations and municipalities in support of initiatives to expand and support free or low-cost internet access.
Governor Hogan Announces Nearly $63 Million for State Revitalization Program Awards
Governor Larry Hogan today announced new awardees for six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Nearly $63 million was awarded to 214 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. All 23 counties and Baltimore City received awards through one or more of the six programs.
NCSHA Washington Report | December 10, 2021
If you were a shareholder in the enterprise that was the largest insurer of mortgages in the world, supported almost 20 percent of home purchases in the United States today, and served double the...
Florida Housing Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Recommendations
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his Freedom First Budget proposal providing $355.5 million for affordable housing programs from the State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds. Funding at the full level continues to show the Governor’s leadership and commitment to safely housing our citizens, a must have for Florida’s essential workforce. Florida Housing Board Chairman Ron Lieberman said, “Providing sustainable, affordable housing for families, especially home ownership, in Florida continues to be the mission of Governor DeSantis and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
