Congressman Dave Loebsack Urges FEMA to Waive Rent for Temporary Housing Program
November 3, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
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.
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Governor Announces Homelessness Prevention and Housing Program Funding
September 24, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, today announced the recipients of Kentucky’s Housing and Emergency Assistance Reaching The Homeless (KY HEARTH) Program grant funds. This initiative is part of the national American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Lexington, Louisville and Covington received direct allocations. KHC administers the balance of the state’s portion.KY HEARTH helps prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and helps those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Through the ARRA, 47 projects proposed by nonprofit agencies and local governments across the state are receiving a total of $11,607,352 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Congressman Salazar announces $599,935.00 in federal funding for new Adams State College housing program
September 17, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
“HOPE” focuses on new homeowners, disabled homeowners and the environment. WASHINGTON, DC - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman John Salazar announced that a federal Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) grant of $599,935.00 has been allocated for Adams State College. The college intends to use the grant to launch the Home Owner Preparedness, including all People, for one Environment (HOPE) program. HOPE is a community-based collaborative project designed to increase economic and housing affordability to youth, provide job training for people with disabilities and organize the community around environmental opportunities.
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Rebuilding Together Celebrates Milestone 500th Home Rebuild Project for America’s Veterans
August 7, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
Major Housing Organization Provides Substantial Rehabilitation of Military Family Homes. Washington D.C. - August 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Rebuilding Together, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership, proudly announced that their Veterans Housing program completed substantial rehabilitation and repairs at the homes of 500 military families across the country.
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Amendment For the State’s Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Program
April 27, 2009 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama
Atlanta, GA - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) requests public comment on the State’s Substantial Amendment to its FFY 2008 Consolidated Plan to include provisions for a new Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). The Consolidated Plan describes Georgia’s existing housing conditions and how the state, local, private and federal resources will be used to address the identified needs.
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DSHA Launches “Step-Up” Housing Program to Combat Homelessness
May 7, 2008 Posted by Delaware RealEstateRama
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is pleased to announce the January, 2008 launch of “Step-Up”, a three-year rental assistance pilot program which will assist emancipated youth exiting the foster care system who are at risk of homelessness and individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse conditions who are chronically homeless or at risk for chronic […]
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Governor and Legislature Agree on FY 2008 Budget
April 25, 2008 Posted by Arizona RealEstateRama
On April 17, the Arizona Legislature passed an amended FY 2008 budget, which Governor Napolitano then signed. The Department of Housing has been tapped for significant financial adjustments totaling $13.3 million in budget sweeps to three of our agency funds for the current fiscal year. While these sweeps pose significant cuts to an agency of […]
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Increased housing concerns statewide create demand for free housing counseling program in Idaho
January 30, 2008 Posted by Idaho RealEstateRama
As the rates on many adjustable-rate mortgages continue to increase, many Idaho homeowners may realize they cannot keep up with their rising house payments. This concern is affecting families in Idaho, where foreclosures on subprime and conventional adjustable rate mortgages doubled from September 2006 to September 2007, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Ending Homelessness: $800,000 Freddie Mac Foundation Investment To Help Montgomery County Homeless Children And Families
January 17, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Investment Supports Innovative MCCH Program
Rockville, MD – More than 1,100 people are homeless everyday in Montgomery County – many of these are children. Compounding the issue, the shortage of affordable housing and the recent credit crunch have also stressed many families who are already stretched. To help alleviate the issue, the Freddie Mac Foundation is […]
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