Jessica Hoefer Author Archives
EPA Solicits Owners/Property Managers for Leadership Group
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Multifamily Team is reaching out to affordable multifamily housing building owners and property managers to participate in a leadership group. Expected to meet about six times per year.
Ohio Posts Final 2023 Underwriting Guidelines
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency posted the 2023 Multifamily Underwriting Guidelines.
$24.3M financing secured for six affordable housing assets in Seattle
JLL Capital Markets announced that it has secured $24.3 million in acquisition financing for a six-asset affordable housing portfolio, consisting of 354 small efficiency dwelling units (SEDUs) located in infill Seattle, WA.
USDA Hosts Build America, Buy America Webinar Series – Jan. 25 & 27
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold webinars on the coming Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements.
Oklahoma Hosts Housing and Homelessness Discussion – Feb. 8
The University of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency will host a discussion on researching housing and homelessness in the State of Oklahoma through the American Rescue Plan.
USA Properties Fund Starts Construction to Provide More Workforce Housing in La Mesa
USA Properties Fund announced it has started construction on 8181 Allison, an affordable apartment community in La Mesa that will provide much-needed housing to residents, from early-in-their-career teachers and emergency responders to retirees living on a fixed income – all adjacent to public transportation.
CDFI Fund Opens $320.6 Million FY 2023 Capital Magnet Fund Round
The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund opened the fiscal year (FY) 2023 funding round for the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF).
Oregon Hosts Overview of All In, the New Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness – Feb. 9
Oregon Housing and Community Services will host Katy Miller, senior regional advisor for the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, for a provide a virtual overview of All In, the new Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.
HUD Issues New Proposed AFFH Rule
HUD released the new version of its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) proposed rule, prior to publication in the Federal Register. Comments will be due 60 days from official publication.
Enterprise and Wells Fargo Announce Affordability Grant Program
Enterprise and the Wells Fargo Foundation jointly launched a $20 million grant competition—The Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge—designed to promote innovative strategies to increase access to affordable housing.
Pennsylvania Posts Final Housing Options Program Grant Guidelines
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency posted the Final Housing Options Program Grant (HOP-Multifamily) Guidelines.
Standard Communities Leads Public-Private Partnership to Acquire and Preserve Affordability of Two Senior Living Communities in Chicago
Standard Communities announced its public-private partnership acquiring two senior 100 percent affordable communities totaling 466 units in Chicago and its suburbs.