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2024 Statewide Homeless Count
On Jan. 23, South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC), an affiliate of South Dakota Housing, conducted its annual statewide Point-in-Time (PIT) homeless count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC).
California Housing Finance Agency Wins Reporting Award for the Fifth Consecutive Year
The California Housing Finance Agency has once again earned two Government Finance Officers Association awards for excellent financial reporting, marking the fifth consecutive year of recognition.
Georgia adds Savannah, Marietta, Richmond Hill resources to Georgia Register of Historic Places
Three new listings were added to the Georgia Register of Historic Places, accentuating the state’s extensive variety of historic resources.
Pandemic Assistance Program Awards $41 Million to Help Homeowners
Over $41 million has been paid on behalf of 5,800 Vermont homeowners to help them stay housed during the pandemic, thanks to the Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (VHAP). The program helped pay for overdue mortgage, property taxes, and utility bills.
NCSHA Washington Report | May 10, 2024
State housing finance agencies in recent years have taken extraordinary steps in response to unprecedented cost increases in affordable apartment construction. They have helped secure billions in...
Georgia Awards $13.03 Million in Community Home Investment Program Funds
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has awarded over $13 million in grant funds to 19 local communities around the state through the Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP).
Applications for Sustainable Housing Incentive Program Being Accepted
South Dakota Housing is seeking applicants for the Sustainable Housing Incentive Program. The Sustainable Housing Incentive Program (SHIP) is a grant program approved by the South Dakota Housing Board of Commissioners to provide financial security to landlords and financial assistance to service providers to cover direct expenses related to finding and maintaining housing for the “hard-to-house.”
Oregon Housing and Community Services Awards Nearly $23 Million to Create More Than 150 Affordable Homes Across Oregon
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the approval of nearly $23 million toward creating 157 new homes across the state. These investments will continue to help establish concrete pathways for Oregonians to pursue homeownership.
Steve Johnson Named CHFA’s Chief Operating Officer
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Johnson as CHFA’s new chief operating officer (COO).
First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program Launches
To promote access to homeownership, Minnesota Housing is launching a First-Generation Homebuyer Loan program, which opens today, May 6.
Kansas Housing Awards Seven 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Proposals in Round One
In February, Kansas Housing received 19 applications for the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), equating to more than $370 million in Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for the first of two application rounds.
State Leaders Celebrate Innovative State-Backed Pocket Neighborhood in Eaton Rapids
State leaders gathered in a mid-Michigan neighborhood today for a tour and celebration of 10 new rental homes supported by the Missing Middle Housing Program.
