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Governor Hogan Announces Nearly $17 Million in Neighborhood Revitalization Awards
Governor Larry Hogan today announced nearly $17 million in awards for four state revitalization programs and one federal community development program administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). “These important programs enable Maryland to partner with local governments, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to support revitalization efforts that enhance the quality of communities and the quality of life for our citizens,” said Governor Hogan. “These partnerships and projects provide critical facilities and services while creating jobs and contributing to positive economic growth.”
RIHousing Funds Efforts to Bridge the Digital Divide
RIHousing today announced funding awards to support innovative and long-term sustainable projects to increase internet access for low- and moderate-income households across the state. The agency’s new “Bridging the Digital Divide” (“Digital Divide”) program provides financial resources to eligible organizations and municipalities in support of initiatives to bridge the digital divide. “While there are a number of initiatives to broaden access and remove barriers, there are still gaps in access to high-speed internet,” said Carol Ventura, Executive Director of RIHousing.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation Announces Winners of Statewide Art Contest: What Does Home Mean to You?
Today, Florida Housing announced the winners of their statewide art contest, inviting kids and teens age 5-18 to submit their visions on the theme: What does home mean to you? The contest aimed to increase awareness on the importance of having a safe and affordable place to call home, particularly leading up to National Homeownership Month in June. Florida Housing received more than 200 submissions from kids across the state who used their imaginations to illustrate beautiful designs showcasing what they notice most about their home life.
WHEDA Awarded Emergency Housing Vouchers By HUD
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority has been awarded 313 Emergency Housing Vouchers by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Emergency Housing Vouchers target individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, survivors of domestic or sexual violence and victims of human trafficking. WHEDA will partner with a continuum of care agency to accept referrals for tenants who qualify for these vouchers. To assist in housing search efforts and the deployment of vouchers, WHEDA is asking property owners interested in accepting tenants with vouchers to complete a brief online form.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Implements Policy Changes Expanding Eligibility of Rental Assistance Program
Since mid-March, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs has been administering rental assistance through the Georgia Rental Assistance Program (GRA) to individuals, families, and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on evolving federal guidance, the Georgia Rental Assistance Program has expanded eligibility to include renter households that receive a monthly federal subsidy, such as a Housing Choice Voucher. Only the tenant portion of rent will be eligible for reimbursement and subject to existing program guidelines and limitations.
HUD Employees Named Finalists for Coveted “Sammie” Award
WASHINGTON - A group of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) employees are finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies). Michelle Daniels, Charles D....
NCSHA Washington Report | May 21, 2021
State housing finance agencies have no more important partners in helping lower-income Americans become homeowners than home mortgage lenders. Loan originators of all kinds use their creativity...
Supportive Housing Webinar to Focus on Property Management and Community Success
The real benefits to communities come when neighborhoods improve, the need for crisis care is reduced and individuals gain access to stable, affordable shelter and services that increase well-being and productivity. The event, the last in a series of four, is made possible through a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) to expand the supply of affordable, supportive housing in Wisconsin. Speakers include: Tonya Buchner, director of risk and compliance for WHEDA; Angie Miller, property manager for Cardinal Capital Management, Inc.; Katrina Van Valkenburgh, central regional managing director for CSH and Johnna Lowe, a senior program manager for CSH.
Rep. Todd Novak joins WHEDA Board
State Rep. Todd Novak has been appointed to serve as a member of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Board of Directors. Novak represents Wisconsin’s 51st Assembly District, which includes the city of Dodgeville, central and western Iowa County, Lafayette County, as well as southwest Green County, southeast Richland County and southwest Sauk County. A native of Cobb, Novak was first elected to the Assembly in November 2014.
Murphy Administration Announces Collaboration with University Hospital in Newark Under NJHMFA’s Hospital Partnership Subsidy Program
The Murphy Administration today announced a new collaboration between University Hospital in Newark and L+M Development Partners, Type A Projects, and MSquared under the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s (NJHMFA) groundbreaking Hospital Partnership Subsidy Program, through which leading hospitals partner with experienced residential developers to provide vital affordable and supportive housing -- including homes for frequent users of emergency services -- in their host communities.
NCSHA Publishes Top Policy Priorities for Infrastructure Legislation
As three key congressional committees with jurisdiction over affordable housing activities — the Senate Finance and Banking Committees and House Ways and Means Committee — hold hearings this week on infrastructure investment, and the White House continues discussions with congressional leaders and other key members of Congress about the size, scope, and funding for infrastructure legislation, NCSHA is releasing its policy priorities for affordable housing investment as part of the infrastructure discussion. This memorandum outlines NCSHA’s position on how Congress can best target affordable housing infrastructure investments by stabilizing the existing stock of affordable owner-occupied and rental homes and stimulating the creation of new affordable homes and apartments, in particular for people and communities of color and in ways that are both energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.
Governor Hogan Announces $192.9 Million in Additional Emergency Rental Assistance Awards to Local Jurisdictions
Governor Larry Hogan today announced an additional $192.9 million in funding has been awarded to local governments and service providers through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. These federal funds will support local Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership initiatives that assist tenants whose ability to pay rent has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also announced that the DHCD will reopen its Assisted Housing Relief Program, which provides rental assistance to tenants in properties financed by the department.
