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LHC and CHDO Partner Break Ground on the St. Mary Hope Apartments
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) joined, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) partner, St. Mary Vermillion Community Action Agency to break ground on the initial stages of building the St. Mary Hope Apartments which will provide affordable rental housing in St. Mary Parish.
NCSHA Washington Report | August 2, 2024
It was inspiring to spend a day this week in Syracuse with a group of state and local housing and economic development officials who were strategizing about how the six-county region known as...
Oregon Housing and Community Services Plays Key Role in Helping More Members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Become Homeowners
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) recently contributed more than $1.5 million to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) to fund the construction of six new homes at the Tipsu-ili'l development.
Senators, House Members Introduce Legislation to Clarify Tax Status of GSEs, Optimize Their Investment in Rural Areas
Today, Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Todd Young (R-IN) and Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation clarifying that the Government Sponsored Enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not tax-exempt controlled entities and thus may invest in multi-investor Housing Credit funds without negatively impacting the tax benefits available to all investors in those funds. Multi-investor Housing Credit funds are particularly critical for investments in smaller, rural areas; thus, GSE investment in those funds is consistent with Fannie’s and Freddie’s Duty to Serve.
CHFA Donates More Than $1.3 Million to Colorado Nonprofits
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to announce its Round One 2024 Direct Effect Award recipients. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,362,000 to 104 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount in Round One is $13,096.
Over 3,000 Florida Families Achieve Homeownership Through Hometown Heroes Program
Today, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation announced that the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing program has provided more than $50 million in down payment and closing cost assistance to help Florida’s workforce purchase a home.
IHCDA Board of Directors invests $1.5 million in placemaking program
The IHCDA Board of Directors has allocated an additional $1.5 million to its signature placemaking program, CreatINg Places.
WCDA Announces Selection of Abt Associates for the Development of a Statewide Strategic Housing Action Plan for the State of Wyoming
In a significant stride toward addressing Wyoming's housing challenges, the Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) has announced the selection of Abt Associates (Abt) to partner with in the development of a Statewide Strategic Housing Action Plan (Plan).
State Opens Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program to County Governments
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) today announced the Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program will soon expand eligibility to counties.
Wall Raising for Ira D. Hall Square
Board Chair Jim Cervantes represented CalHFA at an event today in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, celebrating the Wall Raising at Ira D. Hall Square.
NCSHA Washington Report | July 26, 2024
The emergence of high housing costs as a central issue in a presidential election, arguably for the first time ever, led both campaigns to make comments recently that perplexed many economists and...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $95 Million In Housing Tax Credits
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded over $95 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state.
