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WHEDA wins a $5,238,656 Capital Magnet Fund award
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund has awarded WHEDA a Capital Magnet Fund grant of $5,238,656 for Fiscal Year 2017.
FHFA Sets June 2019 Implementation Date for Common GSE Security
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will begin issuing a new, common mortgage backed security (MBSs) on June 3, 2019, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced today
South Dakota: 2018 Statewide Homeless Count Results
The 2018 Statewide Point-in-Time Homeless Count revealed that 1,159 individuals were experiencing homelessness in South Dakota on Jan. 23, 2018.
USDA Debuts New Eligibility Maps for Rural Housing Service Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week announced proposed changes to the maps it uses to determine whether certain areas are eligible for Rural Housing Service’s (RHS) single-family and multifamily housing programs.
Governor Larry Hogan Announces Latest Phase of Project C.O.R.E. Initiative
Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new phase in Project C.O.R.E, Maryland's ongoing initiative to revitalize Baltimore City by demolishing vacant and derelict buildings in Baltimore and replace them with green space or redevelopment.
Carson Testifies on HUD’s FY 2019 Budget
On March 20, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) held a hearing with HUD Secretary Ben Carson on the Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 HUD budget.
RIHousing Deploys Federal Housing Dollars to Revitalize 145 Homes
RIHousing’s Board of Commissioners today approved funding awards totaling $3.5 million in Housing Trust Fund (HTF) resources to revitalize 145 homes for Rhode Island families.
Hurricane Housing Funding Available for Homeowners and Evacuees in Florida from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Florida Housing is announcing the availability of funding from the SHIP program for homeowners in need of repairs to their home due to the hurricane, and for evacuees from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands who were impacted.
President Signs FY 2018 Omnibus Spending and Tax Bill
President Trump this afternoon signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 omnibus spending bill, just hours after indicating he might veto the measure and hours before federal funding was set to expire under the current Continuing Resolution.
State Loan Program Available to Help Hollidaysburg Homeowners with the Expense of Sewer Lateral Connections
As work continues to replace sewer lines in Hollidaysburg, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority reminds homeowners that it offers a low-interest loan to help with the expense of connecting to the municipal sewer system.
Steve Hutt Named Chair of Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Board of Directors
Steve Hutt, executive director of the Denver Employees Retirement Plan, has been named CHFA’s board chair for the 2018-2019 board term.
FY 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill Includes Significant Victories for HOME, Housing Credit, and Other Affordable Housing Programs
The House today approved a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill to fund the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.
