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The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is a vital resource for local governments in their efforts to address urban poverty and community development issues. Understanding CDBG is crucial for effectively leveraging these funds to make a tangible impact in your community. Did You Know? - Income limits for CDBG are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) and household or family size. The limits are updated every year. - CDBG was created by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, making 2024 the program's 50th anniversary!             - CDBG can be used to fund many projects in a community, but only 15% can only be used for public services like youth programs, services for senior citizens, and childcare. Learn more about the CDBG program in NACCED’s CDBG Basics training, developed in partnership with The Cloudburst Group. Dates: April 16, 18, 23, & 25 Member Price: $450 Non-Member Price: $550 Register today: https://lnkd.in/ezV7YNTR National Association for County Community and Economic Development is an affiliate of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and serves as a voice for county government professionals focused on affordable housing, community and economic development, and homelessness. #NACCED #CommunityDevelopment #CDBG #CloudburstGroup #UrbanPlanning #EconomicDevelopment #LocalGovernment #HUD #ProfessionalDevelopment

Legislative Update! This year’s #PABudget included a significant increase in the transfer caps from Realty Transfer Tax revenue to the PA Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE). According to the updated law, the transfer cap will increase by $10 million over the next four years from $60 million to $100 million. This crucial funding will support sustainable and comprehensive projects to: 🏠 Preserve and create affordable housing 🏠 Reduce homelessness 🏠 Support community revitalization 🏠 Promote affordable homeownership 🏠 Address various unmet housing and community development needs across the Commonwealth This is a major step forward for affordable senior housing and community development in Pennsylvania. We appreciate the legislators who have supported this effort. #AffordableHousing

People trying to attain housing after an experience of homelessness face many barriers— past rental and utility debt, strict background check requirements, a lack of funds for all the upfront costs of a new lease and so many more. The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office is currently seeking providers to set up two new programs aimed at increasing housing opportunities for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. $1.5 million is set aside to establish a community fund that will directly reduce barriers to housing for individuals and households. $600,000 is set aside for the development of an engagement and training program aimed to improve relationships between landlords, property management companies and Austin’s Homeless Response System; and in doing so, increase the availability of housing for people exiting homelessness in our community. More info on the RFP here: https://lnkd.in/g2NkWARG

Nearly 1 in 3 Ontario renters are paying rents they can’t afford. We have the pieces to solve the affordable housing puzzle. It’s time to put them together. 400 nonprofit sector leaders from across Ontario agree on 7 high-impact ways government can make a difference for those in most dire need of affordable and deeply affordable housing. That includes leveraging the full potential of the community sector – a sector that stands ready to partner with government to deliver on our shared commitment to Ontarians. Learn more in the link below about #BringingAffordableHousingHome – a shared action plan for advancing housing stability in Ontario was developed by 400 Ontario nonprofit leaders in collaboration with United Ways across Ontario, Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, Ontario Alliance to End Homelessness, Ontario for All & Ontario Nonprofit Network. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWyjXaQf #BringingAffordableHousingHome #AffordableHousing United Way Greater Toronto

PLEASE SHARE Urge Congress to Increase – Not Cut – Investments in Affordable Housing in Fiscal Year 2024 State and local governments and the communities they serve rely on federal resources to meet the housing, homelessness, and community development needs of their communities. However, Congress has underfunded these resources for decades, and now House Republicans are threatening to impose austere spending cuts to non-defense programs. Urge your members of Congress to fund housing and homelessness programs at the highest level possible in FY24, and to support NLIHC's top priorities. Homelessness is a CHOICE made by policymakers! Congress: PRIORITIZE the needs of the most marginalized by passing a FULL-YEAR FY24 funding bill w/ MORE $ for housing. US Congress United States Senate https://p2a.co/2xztqvh

Did you know? California currently has the highest population of individuals experiencing homelessness. At SDS Capital Group, we believe that housing is a fundamental human right. Through the SDS Supportive Housing Fund (SHF), we're dedicated to transforming this belief into action by financing the construction of permanent supportive housing (PSH) for those most in need. Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved:  https://lnkd.in/dtkztWCk  #SDSCapitalGroup #ImpactFundInvesting #RealEstate #SocialImpact #PermanentSupportiveHousing #PSH #PrivateInvestments #UnhousedCrisis #LAUnhousedCrisis #Over20YearsOfImpact 

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass ruling, a decision which effectively criminalizes homelessness, the McGregor Fund stands with leaders and advocates in the fight ahead for our unhoused friends and neighbors.   The City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson decision allows jurisdictions to fine and arrest individuals sleeping in public, even when no designated shelter is available. This decision will place already marginalized populations at greater risk, disproportionately impacting persons of color and exacerbating existing barriers to acquiring permanent housing and other critical supports.   Learn more about the Grants Pass decision and its consequences from our partners:   Funders Together to End Homelessness: https://lnkd.in/ePZa4Y2S   National Alliance to End Homelessness: https://lnkd.in/epXphUWK   CSH, the Source for Housing Solutions: https://lnkd.in/eEGQR2aK   Housing Narrative Lab: https://lnkd.in/emq4E5rg

Today marks #NationalHousingDay, a reminder that housing is the bedrock of thriving communities. Housing goes beyond providing shelter; it's about creating spaces where families can flourish. Every home is a step towards stronger communities, benefiting us all.⁠ Housing is a basic human right. Every family deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Your support matters, and there are impactful ways you can make a difference: Advocate: Speak up! Advocate local government representatives for more affordable housing initiatives. Support Local Projects: Voice your support for neighborhood development projects that prioritize community well-being. Give Back: Consider giving the gift of time or money to housing and shelter organizations in our city. Every contribution counts! When you support organizations like Inn from the Cold, you play a crucial role in bringing an end to heartbreak, instability, and helplessness for families in need. Let's continue working together to build a community where everyone has a place to call home. #CommunitySupport #HomeForAll #HousingForHope

While families continue to struggle with rising rents and home prices, costs associated with housing like supportive services, energy, and transportation continue to spike. Here at Navigate, we approach housing and community development holistically, tackling housing costs while also ensuring that residents are financially stable and on a path to homeownership. As part of our holistic community development approach, we recently announced a scaled-up commitment of $3.7 million to local organizations providing for critical needs. The 2023 #NavigateGivesBack program supported organizations providing clothing, food assistance, disaster relief, and more. More: https://prn.to/476JrIb

Typical of a lot of municipal, county, and state legislation...let's copy what someone else did. Like Colorado's HB22-1287, CA introduced AB 2539, which requires an MHP owner to notify all park residents and HCD of a min. 120 days before entering into a listing agreement or offering to sell the park. The bill would grant a 6-month right of first refusal to residents, resident groups, nonprofits, and local governments from the time they receive the notice to make an offer. This can gum up the natural order of selling parks and invite lawsuits. The bill passed out of the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development on April 10th. https://lnkd.in/dZDQVSBx #mobilehomeinvesting #mobilehomeparks #manufacturedhousing #mobilehomes