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RIHousing, Partners Celebrate Beginning of $50 Million Apartment Rehabilitation Project in South Providence
Joined by U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, RIHousing and Omni America hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday morning, September 14, for the renovations taking place at Barbara Jordan I Apartments.
FHFA Proposed Rule Would Require GSEs to Align Policies to Facilitate Single Security
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on September 12 released a proposed rule that would mandate the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac work to align their policies and procedures that could impact the prepayment speeds of their mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in the to-be-announced market (TBA).
Opening Doors for Households with Rental Barriers
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is helping households with poor credit, a history of evictions or a criminal record to secure housing. The state agency launched a landlord risk mitigation fund in September to encourage property owners to lease apartments to individuals and families who may not meet their standard rental criteria.
Edwin King to Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Community Advisory Council
Edwin King, executive director of KHC, was selected to serve on the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Community Advisory Council (CAC), which is responsible for research, analysis, and engagement on economic issues facing underserved and lower-income individuals and communities across the federal Fourth District.
State of Maryland Launches Redesigned Affordable Rental Housing Locator
Today, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development launched a new version of its free, Web-based affordable rental housing locator, MDHousingSearch.org, the first major redesign of the locator website since its debut in 2008.
House Tax Leaders Unveil Tax Reform 2.0 Legislation
Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee released a package of three bills, which together are the House’s follow-on to last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
PHFA Issues RFP for Local Housing Initiatives to Request Funding
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 PHARE Fund.
Washington Report | September 7, 2018
There’s a long-running argument in American politics about whether the private sector or public sector is the most cost-effective delivery system for products and services society needs, such...
HAC Report Describes Shortage of Affordable Rural Rental Housing
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) Thursday published a report, “Rental Housing for a 21st Century Rural America: A Platform for Preservation,” discussing declining affordable rental housing options in rural areas.
NCSHA Releases Key Study of Housing Credit Development Costs
NCSHA released new independent research by Abt Associates on Housing Credit development costs across the nation.
Hogan Administration Announces Fiscal Year 2019 Community Development Block Grants
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer $8,162,455 in CDBG awards for 17 community development and infrastructure projects in 12 counties.
Housing Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Multifamily Housing Development Regulatory Costs
On September 5, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a hearing on “The Cost of Regulation on Affordable Multifamily Development.”
