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Washington Report | June 21, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week held a daylong symposium to explore how Federal Home Loan Banks can — and why they should — work more with Community Development Financial...
City of Boston and MassHousing Announce Support for Three Boston Projects to Create 55 New Homes for Purchase by Moderate-Income, First-Time Homebuyers
The City of Boston and MassHousing announced today that three sets of vacant city-owned lots will be transformed into a total of 55 new affordable homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers.
Randolph County Development Authority Receives $500K in OneGeorgia Funds
The Randolph County Development Authority has been awarded a $500,000 infrastructure grant from the OneGeorgia Authority Equity Fund.
PHFA Accepting Bids for $4.5 Million of Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced today that it is accepting bids for the purchase of $4.5 million in mixed-use development tax credits.
OHFA Homebuyer Programs Surpass $1 Billion in Mortgage Reservations
In recognition of Homeownership Month, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced it has exceeded a $1 billion milestone of gross mortgage reservations for its homebuyer assistance programs.
PHFA Announces PHARE Funding for Affordable Housing Across Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced the recipients of a new round of funding for housing programs made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 69-Unit Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Development in Cayuga County
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of The Port Byron Apartments, a new development in the Cayuga County village of Port Byron that replaces a smaller, outdated apartment building with 69 affordable apartments, including 30 units that will be eligible to receive on-site support services.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Celebrates National Homeownership Month in June
Today, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the state’s leading financier of affordable housing developments and homebuyer down payment assistance, joins its partners in the housing community to celebrate National Homeownership Month.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Awards Over $7 Million to Create Nearly 60 Affordable Homes Across Oregon
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the approval of more than $7 million to fund 59 homes, as part of the ongoing effort to narrow the racial wealth gap in homeownership.
House Appropriations Subcommittee Approves FY25 Agriculture and Rural Housing Funding Bill
On Tuesday evening, the House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee marked up and approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The full House Appropriations Committee plans to consider the bill July 10.
MSHDA, Attorney General Nessel Warn Residents About Housing Voucher Scam
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel are warning Michigan residents to be on alert for fake social media accounts and web pages that solicit information that could be used for identity theft or financial gain.
OHFA Warns Ohioans About a Housing Voucher Scam
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency wants to warn Ohioans of a Housing Voucher scam. A fraudulent Facebook page, Ohio Housing Development Authority, is promoting a waiting list for Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Programs.
