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Shaheen Bills Seek to Beef Up Rural Affordable Housing Programs
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, has introduced legislation to expand the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development rental assistance programs and further expand and align other rural...
HUD Offers $112 Million to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities for Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that there is a combined $112 million available to expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for very...
Secretary Carson Applauds Nomination of Brian Montgomery as Deputy Secretary
WASHINGTON - Secretary Ben Carson applauds the nomination of Brian D. Montgomery to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As the second most senior...
LHC Awards $129 Million to Expand Affordable Housing Across Louisiana
Today, the Louisiana Housing Corporation announced the award recipients of the 2019 Housing Tax Credit program, which funds the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable housing throughout Louisiana. Over $129 million in 10-year federal housing tax credits were awarded to 20 developments that will create 877 apartments serving families, seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Florida Housing Hurricane Michael Housing Recovery Fact Sheet
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) was created by the Legislature more than 35 years ago. We are the state’s housing finance agency (HFA) that administers state and federal resources to help provide affordable homeownership and rental housing options for the citizens of Florida.
CHFA Announces 2019 Round Two Low Income Housing Tax Credit Awards
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awards for the second and final award round of 2019. CHFA is the allocating agency of federal LIHTC in Colorado. In this round, 30 applications requesting $34.9 million in federal 9 percent LIHTC were received. CHFA is awarding $17,111,701 in 9 percent credits to 15 developments, which will support the construction of 723 affordable rental housing units.
The Edge Offers Affordable Downtown Housing for Families
The Commonwealth Companies will mark the completion of The Edge Artist Flats, commonly known as “The Edge,” an apartment complex that offers a new affordable housing option in downtown Fargo, at 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2019. “Commonwealth works closely with community leaders and state government agencies to deliver housing that exceeds expectation, adding value to a community and enhancing the lives of the residents served,” said Erin Anderson, a regional vice president of development for the company.
NCSHA Washington Report | October 4, 2019
MaineHousing’s evolution from an agency born 50 years ago Tuesday with $68,000 in the bank into a $2 billion public-private enterprise that helps more than 100,000 people and pumps...
NCSHA Releases Updated Model Housing Credit Compliance Forms
Today, NCSHA released revamped model forms for Housing Credit compliance monitoring, developed in collaboration with its members and stakeholders. NCSHA’s Recommended Practices in Housing Credit Administration encourage Housing Credit agencies to adopt model forms, which help standardize compliance monitoring practices across states and create efficiencies for development owners and other Housing Credit industry professionals.
2019 Friend of Housing Awards Honor State’s Housing Champions
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has honored seven individuals and organizations as 2019 “Friends of Housing.” The awardees from across the state ensure affordable homes and support services for thousands of Washington residents. They also work toward funding, policies and programs to ensure affordable housing into the future.
19 HFAs Awarded FY 2019 HUD Housing Counseling Grants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced late yesterday the recipients of just over $42 million in Housing Counseling program grants for FY 2019. HUD’s announcement says the funding will go to 207 different housing counseling agencies, including 19 state HFAs who will receive a combined $8.5 million in grants.
NCSHA Identifies $44 Billion in Anticipated Opportunity Zone Investment
Investment capital targeted to economically distressed communities designated as Opportunity Zones continues to increase, according to analysis of NCSHA’s latest Opportunity Zone Fund Directory, released today.
