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NCSHA Washington Report | September 18, 2020
The West Coast wildfires have already burned nearly five million acres, an area almost the size of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined, and forced tens of thousands from their...
Florida Housing Finance Corporation Expands Program Offering Assistance to Homeless Families with Schoolchildren
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) Board of Directors unanimously approved the expansion the Housing Stability for Homeless Schoolchildren Initiative to Alachua, Bay, and Charlotte counties during the September board meeting. This program assists homeless families in regaining housing stability and economic self-sufficiency, while also ensuring their school aged children remain on track with their education.
PHFA Provides Latest Data About CARES Relief to PA Renters and Homeowners
After two months of administering CARES financial assistance for renters and homeowners, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is providing an update on the progress of both programs, which have been accepting applications since July 6. For the CARES Rent Relief Program (RRP), all 67 participating county organizations are asked to provide monthly data summaries, and the data from August are now available. The data for July has also been updated. A summary of key points taken from that data provides these insights.
DCHFA Finances Mixed-Income Development for Families in Petworth
Within two weeks of its last deal closing, the DCHFA has financed a second development. On September 15, DCHFA issued $19.1 million in tax-exempt bond financing and underwrote $8 million in four percent LIHTC for the construction of Spring Flats Family in Petworth (Ward 4). “Petworth is now an amenity rich and highly sought after neighborhood where housing prices have increased rapidly. Investing in Spring Flats Family helps to ensure that residents at a range of income levels, including families will have the opportunity to live in and enjoy all this neighborhood has to offer,” stated Christopher E.
RIHousing Launches New Down Payment Assistance Program for First-time Homebuyers
RIHousing today announced a new down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers. The “10kDPA” program provides a $10,000 down payment assistance loan to eligible homebuyers in Rhode Island. “We’re excited to be able to offer this new program to help first-time homebuyers with what is often the biggest hurdle to homeownership: the down payment,” said Carol Ventura, Executive Director of RIHousing. “Approximately 90% of our mortgage customers receive some form of down payment assistance, which greatly reduces the out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the mortgage process.”
San Luis Valley Housing Coalition Leads Effort to Launch Housing Needs Study
The San Luis Valley Housing Coalition (SLVHC), along with a cohort of leaders from 25 local businesses and organizations, is spearheading efforts to launch a comprehensive study examining housing in the six-county San Luis Valley. The study will analyze the full scope of housing availability, needs, and conditions in the region. The study will include an action plan of various proposals to meet unique community needs over the next five to 10 years.
FHFA Announces Director for the Office of Equal Opportunity and Fairness
Washington, D.C. -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that Debra Chew will join FHFA as Director for the Office of Equal Opportunity and Fairness (OEOF) on September 28,...
PHFA Extends Application Period for 2021 Housing Policy Fellowship
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced it is extending the deadline for people to apply for its 2021 Housing Policy Fellowship. Now in its second year, the fellowship has the goal of funding critical research in the housing field while also promoting leadership development. This fellowship will fund a maximum of 12 months of research on a pressing housing or community development topic. With a monthly stipend of $1,000, the maximum funding available will be $12,000.
PHFA Issues RFP for PHARE Funding to Support Local Housing Initiatives
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is issuing a Request for Proposals soliciting applications from organizations for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing across the commonwealth. Funding for this RFP is being provided through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund. The total PHARE funding available this year exceeds $41 million. PHARE receives its funding from the impact fee levied on natural gas drilling companies and a portion of the Realty Transfer Tax.
HUD Allocates $1.988 Billion in Final Round of CDBG-CV Funds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on September 11 the third and final round of allocation of the $5 billion Congress provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding (CDBG-CV).
NCSHA Washington Report | September 11, 2020
There’s plenty of evidence the housing market is healing, if not healthy already. Yet on the other side of just about every positive sign is a worrisome signal. Home mortgage forbearances...
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Fiscal Year 2021 Application Round for State Revitalization Programs
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is announcing the Fiscal Year 2021 application round for three State Revitalization Programs - Community Legacy, Strategic Demolition Fund - Statewide (all non-Baltimore City) and the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative. These programs offer funding to support local housing, community and economic development, and other revitalization projects. They are part of the department's commitment to helping the state's local governments and nonprofit agencies achieve their community revitalization and economic development goals.
