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Pritzker Administration Announces New Cohort for Program Focusing on Equity in Affordable Housing Development
Governor JB Pritzker, together with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), announced the inaugural class of the Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen).
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Launches New Loan Program for Veterans
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Georgia Dream Peach Select Veterans Assistance Loan Program, effective March 15th, 2024. This new initiative aims to provide greater assistance for veterans seeking homeownership in Georgia.
California Housing Finance Agency Welcomes New Director of Legislation Mehgie Tabar
Mehgie Tabar will join CalHFA as its new Director of Legislation following Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of her appointment on Wednesday.
Celebration of Government Corridor Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) joined the Gulf Coast Housing Partnership and other city and state partners to celebrate the completion of the Government Corridor development, a $8.56M restoration project which will feature 34 affordable single and duplex-style apartment homes in Mid City Baton Rouge.
MaineHousing Welcomes New and Reappointed Members to Its Board of Commissioners
MaineHousing is pleased to announce that Melissa Hue of Portland has joined its Board of Commissioners. Hue, who works as the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity for the City of Portland, was appointed to the Board by Governor Janet Mills in January and unanimously confirmed by the Maine State Senate in February.
OHCS to Launch First Phase of the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program on March 25
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is going to launch the intake phase of the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP) for survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds on March 25.
KHC Unveils Partnership with Freddie Mac
Kentuckians now have another path to homeownership. Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) is partnering with Freddie Mac to offer the HFA Advantage mortgage product to Kentucky buyers.
Kentucky Housing Corporation Honors Top Partners
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), the state housing finance agency, recognized its 2023 top lending partners last night at the 19th Annual Lender Recognition Awards held in the Galt House Hotel's Waterford Room.
State Housing Agency Launches Reentry Assistance Pilot Program
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs today announced four awards of $100,000 to be used to help formerly incarcerated individuals obtain rental housing, pay security deposits and other reentry activities related to housing.
Biden Administration Releases FY25 Budget
The Biden – Harris Administration earlier today released its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget request. This blog highlights several items of particular interest for HFAs and their partners.
Statement on HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge’s Retirement and Resignation
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies commends Marcia L. Fudge for her highly successful tenure as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and wishes her the best in...
Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund Is Reopening on March 18
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced that the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund will be reopening on Monday, March 18, 2024, to homeowners struggling as a result of pandemic-related financial hardships. PAHAF provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners for mortgage and housing-related expenses to address delinquency and avoid default, foreclosure or displacement from their homes.
