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Today, nearly one-in-four renters are spending at least half their earnings on housing with little left for other necessities, leaving millions teetering on the edge of homelessness. It has become apparent that we need a nationwide, federal commitment that matches the scale of the crisis to help all Americans secure affordable, good quality housing. Read our new study, The Case for Universal Housing Vouchers, to learn how a thoughtful expansion of our federal voucher system has the potential to bring relief to millions of our most vulnerable Americans. https://ow.ly/JBHe50Qa47H

When we say we make data-driven investments that are informed by the needs of the community, this is what we mean: Our flagship Neighbor to Neighbor program hires residents as #volunteers who go door-to-door to provide their neighbors with resources and information to help them stay in their homes. It's also a fact-finding mission, where we learn about the issues most concerning to residents. In 2023, we launched Neighbor to Neighbor in #Atlanta. Based on those findings, we've begun investing in programs and partnerships to better support residents with critical housing resources. Check out the report: https://bit.ly/4adh7pb Learn how we're helping: https://bit.ly/3VDDroi

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)’s 2024 Legislative and Regulatory Agenda is the cornerstone of our annual Washington Conference and Hill Day, when hundreds of NAHRO members and partners gather to learn, network and advocate for affordable housing and community development. Here are our four top priorities: ✔ Adequate and responsible funding. Systemic underfunding directly contributes to our country’s growing affordable housing crisis. We need resources to preserve the affordable homes we do have and to build new ones.  ✔Holistic approaches. Investing in housing, supportive services and educational opportunities will improve lives.  ✔Building and preserving affordable housing units through streamlined programs. Improving the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, investing in the HOME Investments Partnership program and providing flexibilities will help build and keep more affordable homes.  ✔Creative, local solutions. NAHRO members understand the challenges and opportunities in their communities better than anyone. Empower housing agencies by supporting local approaches and increasing local decision-making flexibility. For more details (and our funding recommendations!), check out the full document at: www.nahro.org/24legagenda  

A CDD charge on a property tax bill typically refers to a Community Development District charge. Community Development Districts (CDDs) are special-purpose local governments in Florida authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes. These districts provide infrastructure, facilities, and services to the residents within their boundaries. The CDD charge on a property tax bill represents the portion of the property tax allocated to fund the services and infrastructure provided by the CDD in that specific area.

The challenge of affordable housing resonates far beyond just shelter—it's a critical link to economic development, impacting communities nationwide. The struggle hinders talent availability and restricts the potential for robust economic growth. At Homes for America, we're deeply committed to being part of the solution by creating more affordable housing options and fostering community development. Check out this insightful article by Thomas I. Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, to delve into how communities can take ownership of the problem, collaborate with developers, and innovate to increase housing supply: https://bit.ly/4aDPWp7 Let's work together to address this vital issue and build a future where everyone has access to safe, affordable housing. #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #HomesForAmerica #EconomicGrowth

THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!

J. A. on community revitalization… The mission must be: - centered around responding to community need; - comprehensive enough to addresses need from various angles; and - collaborative in approach because we can’t do it by ourselves.

Curious what kind of word CDBG does? Check out this update from Dallas, TX on their community impact! Their Five-Year Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the City’s Housing market conditions, identifies the need for affordable housing and community development, and provides strategies to address these needs over a 5-year period. This plan coordinates the City’s housing and economic development plans with other public, private and nonprofit service providers to create a coordinated vision for community development and housing actions. The goals and outcomes of this plan were to provide decent and affordable housing, create and maintain a suitable living environment, and expand economic activity. The City of Dallas has reported that 138,915 residents have benefited from public facility improvements, 2,342 affordable housing units have been developed, and 117 homes have been rehabilitated. Check out their community impact to read more about the work they’ve done: https://lnkd.in/grhsGtUp

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced the second round of awards from California’s innovative Multifamily Finance Super NOFA (MFSN), designed to spur much-needed housing development by reducing administrative barriers. Of 4,018 homes funded, 3,947 will be restricted to those earning 80% of Area Median Income or below. This includes 723 permanent supportive homes, 805 homes with 3-4 bedrooms for families, and 696 homes for seniors. Funds were set aside for emerging and community-based developers; projects in high-resource areas received scoring incentives. The Multifamily Super NOFA allows developers to apply to 4 separate funding programs through 1 application, saving builders time and money. Delivering more homes to working families, veterans, farmworkers, and people transitioning out of homelessness. https://lnkd.in/gXnEb-Bz

The City of St. Louis Community Development Administration (CDA) recently announced funding to support St. Louis social services, create affordable housing options, and improve infrastructure across the city. The major infusion of funding for the St. Louis Housing Authority (SLHA) will bring 127 units of offline public housing back into service for city families and additional investments will fund renovations including drywall repair, new flooring, new cabinets, and much more. According to Mayor Jones, these investments reflect the city’s commitment to economic justice and the partnerships between their federal, state, and local partners are driving historic investments by creating stronger communities. Read more about how the CDA is building affordable housing and conducting other critical community development activities for residents. https://ow.ly/KPFK50Qjhit #affordablehousing #economicjustice #historicinvestments #communitydevelopment