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Vermont Housing Finance Agency seeks investors for historic “Housing for All” initiative
Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced Vermont Housing Finance Agency seeks investors for historic "Housing for All" initiative; proceeds expected to create or rehabilitate 650 homes statewide.
Congress Passes Stopgap Funding, Debt Ceiling Extension, and Disaster Aid
On September 8, President Donald Trump signed a legislative package including provisions to provide more than $15 billion in disaster recovery aid, raise the debt ceiling, and enact a continuing resolution to fund federal programs after the September 30 end of this fiscal year until December 8, 2017. The president's signature came after House lawmakers cleared the bill (HR 601) by a 316-90 vote earlier in the day. The Senate approved the package the day before by a 80-17 vote.
Hurricane Harvey victims can skip steps to access affordable rental housing in Washington
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has issued a waiver that allows victims of Hurricane Harvey to more quickly access housing in Washington State.
Teams for the Indianapolis Integrated Supportive Housing Institute announced
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), in partnership with the City of Indianapolis, have announced the teams that will be participating in the Indianapolis Integrated Supportive Housing Initiative.
Steve Aichroth Named Nevada Housing Division Administrator
Department of Business and Industry Director C.J. Manthe today announced that Steve Aichroth has been appointed administrator of the Nevada Housing Division.
Construction is Underway at The Watson in Quincy as MassHousing Closes on $37.2 Million in Financing
Construction is underway at The Watson in Quincy, as MassHousing has closed on $37.2 million in financing to the WinnCompanies and NeighborWorks of Southern Massachusetts, to support the development of 140 new apartments for middle- and lower-income residents.
Plans to develop supportive housing presented in Indiana at the 2017 Institute Finale
Five supportive housing development teams from across the Hoosier state completed the 2017 Indiana Supportive Housing Institute today held by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH).
FHA Adjusts Fees for Reverse Mortgage Program
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) yesterday announced that it is amending the fees it charges borrowers through its Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program.
Florida Affordable Housing Workgroup to Convene
Created by Governor Rick Scott and the 2017 Legislature to help develop recommendations to address the Florida’s affordable housing needs, the Affordable Housing Workgroup will convene the first of four scheduled meetings tomorrow, August 30, 2017.
Nonprofit Celebrates 1,000th Affordable Housing Unit in North Dakota
A grand opening at HomeField Apartments, a new senior complex in south Fargo, provided an opportunity on Tuesday to not only celebrate the successful completion of a project; it was also an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of Beyond Shelter Inc., a nonprofit developer that has taken on some of North Dakota’s greatest housing challenges.
HUD Releases FY 2017 Fair Market Rents
On August 26, HUD published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Fair Market Rents (FMRs). FMRs are used to determine payment standards for a number of housing assistance programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher and the Project-Based Section 8 programs.
Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Nicole Sweazy to Chair Governor’s Council on Homelessness
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) is pleased to announce that Nicole Sweazy has been selected to chair the Governor's Council on Homelessness (Council).
