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State of Maryland Awards $9.75 Million for Inner Beltway Revitalization
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced Fiscal Year 2019 awards for two revitalization programs that support redevelopment in communities within the Baltimore and Capital beltways.
Senator Warren Introduces Expansive Affordable Housing Bill; Would Authorize New Money for Housing Trust Fund, New HFA Grant Program
Senate Banking Committee member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced today legislation, the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act, to authorize $500 billion for affordable housing programs over the next 10 years.
CHFA Announces 2018 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 allocation round of 2018.
Washington Report | September 21, 2018
On August 17, North Carolina HFA executive director Scott Farmer attended a ribbon cutting at a rehabilitated home in Wilmington that had been damaged by Hurricane Matthew, one of hundreds the...
Housing Bond Issuance Increased Again in 2017, CDFA Survey Says
Private activity bond (PAB) issuance increased at least nine percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the Council of Development Finance Agencies’ (CDFA) latest Annual Volume Cap Report for 2018.
CalHFA Wins Second Award for Reporting Excellence
The California Housing Finance Agency has received further accolades from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. The GFOA bestowed the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting on CalHFA in recognition of its first-ever submission for a Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
Tim Ryan Bill Would Provide Federal Assistance for Blight Removal
Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) recently introduced legislation, the Clean Up Our Neighborhoods Act (H.R. 6792), that would provide federal funding to support blight elimination and neighborhood redevelopment activities in low-income communities. Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) is an original co-sponsor.
NCSHA Statement on GAO Report on Housing Credit Development Costs
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies commends the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for its evenhanded analysis of development costs of affordable multifamily...
GAO Housing Credit Development Cost Study Illustrates State Efforts to Ensure Reasonable Costs and Recommends Additional Data Collection
Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published its long-awaited report on Low Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) development costs, “Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: Improved Data and Oversight Would Strengthen Cost Assessment and Fraud Risk Management.”
Utah Homebuilder Announces National Prize for Innovations in Affordable Homeownership
Ivory Homes, the largest homebuilder in Utah, Tuesday announced it is holding a national contest to reward innovators who are working to alleviate the affordable housing crisis.
PHFA Offers No-Fee Coaching to Help People With Personal Finances
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced its “Take Charge of Your Money” program, providing people with no-cost coaching from credentialed counselors to help them better handle their personal finances.
Washington Report | September 14, 2018
Ten years after the Great Recession forced the federal government to make major changes to the nation’s housing system, state housing finance agencies (HFAs) are increasingly important to the...
