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Hoeven Announces More than $350,000 in Grants for North Dakota Housing Authorities
Senator John Hoeven today announced that North Dakota housing authorities have received 15 grants totaling more than $350,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Public Housing Operating Fund. The program reimburses the ...
ND TRIBES TO RECEIVE $198,000 IN PARK SERVICE GRANTS
Three Native American tribes in North Dakota will receive a combined $198,821 to aid in the preservation of historic tribal sites, Congressman Kevin Cramer said today. The grants from the National Park Service are intended to support historic preservat...
Heitkamp Pushes for Bipartisan Solutions that Promote Safe and Affordable Housing in Indian Country
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today pushed for the reauthorization of bipartisan legislation that supports efforts to provide safe and affordable housing to American Indians.
ENERGY DEPARTMENT SELECTS STANDING ROCK RESERVATION TO DEPLOY RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is 1 of 11 tribal communities receiving a grant to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies on tribal lands. The grant will a...
CRAMER – USDA ANNOUNCES $96 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL FOOD, SPECIALTY CROPS AND FARM...
Congressman Kevin Cramer announced the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made available $96 million in grants for new and innovative projects increasing access to new markets as well as providing American families greater nutritional options.
Heitkamp Expresses Opposition to New Federal Proposals Which Could Damage North Dakota’s Affordable Housing...
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp expressed her opposition to new proposals by the federal agency overseeing housing that would negatively impact the ability of families to obtain decent, safe housing at a reasonable cost. She also pushed back on the agency
Hoeven Announces Additional Flood Protection Infrastructure Funding
Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a more than $1.5 million grant to fund improvements to Cass County’s Lake Shure Bridge to reduce flood-relate...
Industrial Commission approves distribution of housing grants
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has authorized the distribution of more than $197,000 to organizations statewide through Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND). North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) administers the program.
Housing agency increases loan purchase price limit
The Industrial Commission has increased the purchase price limit of North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) homeownership programs from $250,000 to $265,158 in accordance with Internal Revenue Service guidelines
FEMA Updates Cramer on Implementation of Flood Insurance Relief
Today officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) briefed Congressman Kevin Cramer and other members of the Home Protection Caucus on the implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, which Cramer cosponso...
Federal Tax Credits Support Affordable Senior Housing
The Industrial Commission announced today that the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has allocated $2.4 million in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to five affordable senior housing projects. The 163 units constructed will be lo...
Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer Announce $2 Million in Grants to Improve Public Housing Across North...
Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer announced today that 15 housing authorities in North Dakota will receive awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) totaling nearly $2 million. The funds w...
STATE ADJUSTS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS
The Industrial Commission has adjusted income limits in state homeownership programs, making more North Dakotans eligible for mortgage loans with below-market interest rates as well as down payment assistance and closing cost assistance.
Rebuilders Loan Numbers Released
Nearly 2,000 families have received or been approved to receive assistance from two funds designated for rebuilding after the 2011 floods by the North Dakota Legislature. The Rebuilders Loan and Supplemental Rebuilders Loan Programs have committed to $...
Hoeven Calls on HUD Secretary to Extend CDBG Eligibility for Homeowner Repairs Following Minot...
Senator John Hoeven has called on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan to extend to 36 months the period of eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for homeowners to repair their homes following the 2011 ...
COMMISSION RECOGNIZES HOUSING INCENTIVE FUND CONTRIBUTOR
BISMARCK - January 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Industrial Commission today recognized QEP Resources, Inc., for contributing $1 million in December to help the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) create hundreds of new affordable housing uni...
HOUSING INCENTIVE FUND FULLY CAPITALIZED IN ONLY EIGHT MONTHS
BISMARCK, ND - January 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Industrial Commission announced today that the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NHDFA) has fully capitalized the state’s affordable housing development program only eight month...
LIGNITE DEVELOPMENT HOUSES ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS
LIGNITE, ND - December 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A 28-unit apartment complex in Lignite, ND, is providing affordable housing for local school district employees and border patrol agents.
PRIDE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WILL OFFER INDEPENDENT LIVING
BISMARCK, ND - December 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pride Inc., Mountain Plains Equity Group (MPEG) and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) co-hosted a construction celebration on Tuesday morning to mark the development of an apartment compl...
Bremer Bank Supports Housing for Seniors, Homeless and Workforce
BISMARCK, ND - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bremer Bank has contributed $750,000 to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF), supporting projects that will provide affordable housing for the state’s workforce, homeless individuals and ...
HOUSING PROGRAM PLAN APPROVED, DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AVAILABLE
BISMARCK, ND - November 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than $2.6 million in federal tax credits are available to support the development of multifamily housing for low income households in the state.
Arlington County Approves Mixed-Use Residential for Virginia Square Site
FARGO, ND - November 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gate City Bank President Steve Swiontek and Executive Vice President and Director of Lending Kevin Hanson presented Gov. Jack Dalrymple and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) Acting Executive...
FUND SPURS AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA
BISMARCK, ND - November 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sixteen projects have been selected to receive the balance of the affordable housing development support available through the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF)
Long-Awaited Senior Housing Development Breaks Ground
FARGO, ND - October 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A long-awaited senior housing project has broken ground in southwest Fargo.“Public-private partnerships promoted by the Housing Incentive Fund are targeting North Dakota’s greatest housing needs,
LONG-AWAITED SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND
FARGO, ND - October 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A long-awaited senior housing project has broken ground in southwest Fargo.
“Public-private partnerships promoted by the Housing Incentive Fund are targeting North Dakota’s greatest housing needs,...
Cramer: House Passes Funding for Veterans Administration During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Congressman Kevin Cramer voted to ensure veterans services continue to be funded during the current federal government shutdown. The measure passed by the House of Representatives funds the...
Housing Agency Recognizes Outstanding Real Estate Agents
BISMARCK, ND - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) honored three real estate agents with Champion of Affordable Housing Awards at the REALTOR® convention of the Dakotas. The awards recognize and cel...
MBI Energy Services Supports Affordable Housing Again
BISMARCK, ND - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Watford City development will benefit from MBI Energy Services’ third contribution to the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF). The energy company contributed $250,000 to Wolf Run Village, an affordab...
Marathon Oil Continues to Support Affordable Housing Development
BISMARCK, ND - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) continues to support affordable housing development in North Dakota. The energy company made its third major contribution to the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) t...
DEVELOPMENT WILL ADD MORE AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENTS
WILLISTON, ND - September 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- More area seniors will soon be able to make the Williston Senior Apartment Homes their home. G.A. Haan Development and the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) broke ground today for 21 add...