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May yer Thao Selected as WHEDA’s Assistant Deputy Director
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has announced that May yer (pronounced “mine-za”) Thao has been selected by Governor Tony Evers to serve as WHEDA’s Assistant Deputy Director. In this leadership role, May yer will utilize her business development experience and strategic relationships to expand WHEDA’s mission in underserved communities. She will also represent WHEDA on the Governor’s Council on Mental Health.
PHFA Issues RFP for Local Groups to Request Funding for 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 $54 million.
CalHFA Introduces New Program for Native American Homebuyers
CalHFA’s Single Family Lending Division has added another home loan program to its portfolio, helping Native Americans in California become homebuyers through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program. The program provides competitive interest and mortgage insurance rates, and can be paired with CalHFA’s MyHome or School Teacher and Employee down payment programs.
NCSHA’s Summary of Treasury and HUD Housing Finance Reform Plans
Executive Summary The U.S. Treasury Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) late yesterday sent to President Trump their respective proposals for reforming the housing...
Iowa Affordable Housing Initiatives Showcased with 2019 HousingIowa Awards
The Iowa Finance Authority recently recognized outstanding affordable housing initiatives and leaders with HousingIowa Awards at the 2019 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids. The HousingIowa Awards recognize outstanding programs, projects and professionals for leadership and innovation in advancing affordable housing development in Iowa. The award categories include: Innovation, Multifamily, Single-Family, Special Needs Development and Legislative Friend of Housing.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development Submits Housing Reform Plan to the President
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented President Donald Trump with a plan for reforming the Nation's housing finance system. Read HUD's housing finance...
Treasury Department Submits Housing Reform Plan to President
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released its plan to reform the housing finance system. The Treasury Housing Reform Plan (Plan) consists of a series of recommended...
HUD Expands Housing Preservation Program to Include Senior Housing
WASHINGTON - In an effort to preserve and improve critically needed affordable housing for low-income seniors, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a significant...
NCSHA Washington Report | September 6, 2019
Agencies all over Washington are in advanced stages of revising some of the most important federal rules for affordable housing and community development. The results, starting as soon as next...
DCHFA Invests in Ward 7 with Funding of The Solstice II
The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) ended the month of August by funding a third development in Ward 7. On August 29, DCHFA issued $18.6 million in bond financing and underwrote $12.5 million in low income housing tax credit equity for the construction of The Solstice II (3500 East Capitol Street NE Apartments).
