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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.
NCSHA Washington Report | May 3, 2024
Treasury Secretary Yellen recently expressed optimism that “the single largest contributor to inflation is going to be moving down over this year.” She was referring to housing costs, or...
Four Special Housing Awards Presented During PHFA’s Housing Forum
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today recognized three affordable housing leaders and an impactful organization serving the homeless during its Housing Forum conference at the Hilton Harrisburg.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 179-Unit Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Development in New Rochelle
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of The Renaissance at Lincoln Park, a $96 million affordable housing development in New Rochelle that will provide 179 mixed-income apartments, an expanded Boys & Girls Club facility, and 356 parking spaces for tenants and the community.
SD Housing Introduces Program For Recent Graduate Homebuying Assistance
South Dakota Housing (SDH) has launched a program aimed at assisting postsecondary graduates in purchasing their first home in South Dakota.
