Congressman Dave Loebsack Urges FEMA to Waive Rent for Temporary Housing Program
Washington, DC - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Dave Loebsack, joined by the Iowa delegation, wrote to Administrator Fugate, urging FEMA to waive rent for the temporary housing program. FEMA recently granted an extension of the temporary housing program for an additional seven months until June 27, 2010. While this extension allows disaster victims an additional seven months to seek affordable housing, several problems remain within the temporary housing program. Currently, FEMA will charge residents the fair market value of rent, minus certain deductions, which places a heavy burden on many Iowans as they work to recover from the floods of last summer.Related posts:
- FEMA Waives Rent Collection for Temporary Housing Units Until January 1, 2010
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today applauded the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decision to delay the collection of rent from households remaining in FEMA-provided temporary housing units due to the 2008 floods until January 1, 2010. Grassley had requested an extension to help the transitioning families from facing the expense just before the holidays....
- Congressman Loebsack Secures $1.6 Million in FEMA Grants for Flood-Damaged Homes
Washington, DC - June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Loebsack announced $1.6 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Linn County. The acquisition will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency response and evacuation costs. The properties include flood damaged residential properties along the Wapsipinicon and Cedar rivers in Linn County, Iowa. ...
- Eligible families must register for temporary program by September 1st to get housing help
HOUSTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has extended its temporary disaster housing assistance program for 11,400 families who were displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita who are currently registered in the program. HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson made the announcement today with Guy Rankin, the executive director of the Harris County Housing [...]...
- Congressman Dave Loebsack Announces $32.2 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Weatherization Assistance
Washington, DC - July 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack announces more than $32 million in weatherization assistance for Iowa. The funds are from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and will be used to weatherize more than 7,200 homes over the next three years....
- FEMA Below 300 Households In Iowa
DES MOINES, IA - June 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The number of Iowa households staying in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) temporary housing units has dropped below 300 according to FEMA officials. That's down from 564 in October 2008 when housing need was at a peak after tornadoes and flood waters devastated much of the state....
- Congressman Al Green applauds the Administration’s decision to grant Temporary Protection Status to the citizens of Haiti who were in the U.S. before the earthquake
Washington (DC) - January 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) --January 15, 2010- Today Congressman Al Green (TX-09) applauded the Obama Administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This will allow eligible Haitian nationals to continue living and...
- Loebsack Secures $8.6 Million in FEMA Grants for Flood-Damaged Homes
Washington, DC - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Loebsack announces $8.6 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Iowa City. These funds will be used to help Iowa City acquire 39 homes and one vacant lot affected by last year’s flood. This acquisition will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency response and...
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- Schumer Announces Community Development Corporation Of Long Island Has Been Awarded Nearly $400,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing Across Nassau And Suffolk
Washington, DC - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Inc. (CDC), a member of the national NeighborWorks network, has been awarded $383,400 in funding from NeighborWorks America.
- Governor Signs Bill to Make 21 Public Housing Developments Eligible for Federal Assistance
Albany, NY - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson has signed into law legislation authorizing the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to restructure the ownership of 21 public housing developments as part of a comprehensive rehabilitations plan.
- Halvorson Supported Recovery Act Helps to Fund New Affordable Housing in Hopkins Par
March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Working to bring affordable housing options and needed jobs to Kankakee, Rep. Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) joined State Senator Toi Hutchinson, State Representative Lisa Dugan, Mayor Samuel Payton, and other local officials and community members at the ground breaking of Sandstone Hills, a single-family rent-to-own community of 29 homes made possible by federal Recovery Act funding."A critical part of the American Dream is the opportunity to have a home our families can call their own," said Halvorson. "The funding provided by the Recovery Act I voted for will offer an opportunity for families to purchase homes they can afford, at a time when they need help the most."
- AHFC to Finance New Senior Housing Facility in South Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, AK - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Friday, March 19, 2010 – Additional south Anchorage housing will soon be available for seniors. The Board of Directors for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation this week approved an $846,000 mortgage loan to Lumen Park Associates for a 20-unit low- to moderate- income independent senior housing project to be located on the east side of Lake Otis Parkway, near the southeast corner of Abbott Road and Lake Otis intersection.
- Mountain View in Anchorage to get Additional Low-Income Housing
ANCHORAGE, AK - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Friday, March 19, 2010 – The Board of Directors for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Tuesday approved $1.9 million in mortgage loans for Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) to finance the development of the fourth phase of the Mountain View Village low-income family housing development. A total of 34 housing units will be built at three different locations, consisting of one- to four-bedroom units, renting for between $700 and $1,100 per month to qualified families.
- Sustainable Design & Roofing Trade Show
Roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall system experts share newest sustainable building design and industry practices. 25th RCI International Convention & Trade Show offers top-notch educational programs for the building envelope and the construction community. Orlando, FL - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The growing popularity of rooftop energy production systems, sustainable and vegetated roofs, and the impact of climate, fire and drainage on overall design standards are just a few topics to be explored during a 5-day, intensive, educational program taught by today’s leading authorities within the building envelope industry.
- Three New Mexico Organizations Awarded Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, DC - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that three New Mexico organizations have been awarded federal grants to support efforts to revitalize and sustain community development and promote and preserve affordable housing for New Mexico residents.