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Five Housing Developments Across Connecticut Receive State Financing: 478 Units in Hamden, Torrington, New Haven, Rocky Hill, and Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) are announcing today that they have signed financing agreements for five developments that will create a total of 478 housing units, including 439 affordable units for low- and moderate-income renters.

NH Homeowner Assistance Fund Program to Close March 8

The federally funded New Hampshire Homeowner Assistance Fund (NH HAF) program will stop accepting applications on Friday, March 8, 2024 when funding for the program is anticipated to be exhausted. Applications already submitted will be placed on a waitlist and applicants will receive a notice regarding their eligibility and availability of funds.

MSHDA Awards $7.4 Million in Grants for Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Through MI-HOPE

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded $7.4 million in grants to organizations across the state in a third wave of funding for the Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting Energy Efficiency program (MI-HOPE).

NCSHA Washington Report | February 23, 2024

In early 1974, the burgeoning national network of the 27 state housing finance agencies in existence at the time was at a crossroads. Moodyโ€™s had recently changed its methodology for rating...

Application Opens for New Single-Family Tax Credit Program

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) opened the application period for the new Single Family Tax Credit Program and will accept applications until Friday, April 5, 2024, at 4 p.m.

OHFA Board Approves Financing for Four Developments

Yesterday, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved financing from various programs for four housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.ย 

Oklahoma Homeowner Assistance Fund Application Portal Closes March 20

Homeowners who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 have until Wednesday, March 20 to apply for grants through the Oklahoma Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF).

Alabama Housing Finance Authority Awarded as Top Producer by Freddie Mac

The Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) has been recognized as one of Freddie Macโ€™s top producers for 2023.ย 

OHFA Releases Social Media Tool Kit for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Lenders

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has developed a free, downloadable social media tool kit for real estate professionals and mortgage lenders to market themselves while also promoting OHFAโ€™s homebuyer and down payment assistance programs.

South Dakota Housing Releases Draft 2024-2025 Housing and Community Development Allocation Plans

South Dakota Housing, in partnership with the Governorโ€™s Office of Economic Development, released the 2024 Annual Action Plan and the draft allocation plans for the HOME, Housing Tax Credit, Housing Trust Fund, Emergency Solutions Grants, Community Development Block Grant, and Housing Opportunity Fund programs for public comment.

Kansas Housing Awards $3.9 Million in Moderate Income Housing Funds and $6.1 Million in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits for Rural Housing Development

Twelve Kansas communities will receive a combined total ofย $3,955,215 in Moderate Income Housing (MIH) funds*ย andย $6,069,000 in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITCs)ย to develop affordable housing for moderate-income families in rural areas of the state.

CalHFA Announces Dream For All Phase 2

The California Housing Finance Agency is launching the next round of the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program in April 2024. This innovative program is designed to help Californians who might not otherwise have the opportunity to achieve the dream of homeownership.ย ย