California Department of Housing and Community Development

Walden Family Services Receives Award of $4.375 Million in Homekey Program Funds to Provide Housing for Transitional Age Youth

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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This significant allocation aims to address the housing needs of transitional age youth, aged 18-21, including foster and former foster youth who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Key Points: 
  • This significant allocation aims to address the housing needs of transitional age youth, aged 18-21, including foster and former foster youth who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
  • As the sole Homekey Project recipient awarded in Riverside, Walden Family Services has outlined plans to utilize the awarded funds to purchase single-family homes throughout the City of Riverside.
  • Teresa Stivers, CEO of Walden Family Services, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the award.
  • Walden Family Services, a nonprofit organization established in 1976, focuses on providing critical support to foster and adoptive families across Southern California.

SOME Opens Roberts Residences, A New Affordable Housing Building In Northeast Washington

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The 92,000 square-foot, 15-story building, now the tallest in Ward 5, stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to provide affordable, high-quality housing to underserved residents in the nation's capital.

Key Points: 
  • The 92,000 square-foot, 15-story building, now the tallest in Ward 5, stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to provide affordable, high-quality housing to underserved residents in the nation's capital.
  • "Today, with the unveiling of Roberts Residences, we are not just celebrating a building.
  • “This building also reflects a shared achievement, made possible through the steadfast commitment of partners such as the Department of Housing and Community Development and the D.C. Housing Finance Agency.
  • At DCHFA, it's a privilege to continue to work with them and we look forward to doing so much more.”

DHCD Announces Submission of Broadband Plans to Reach Universal Access for Virginians

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development announced today the submission of the Initial Proposal Volume 2 to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which includes the adoption of public comment. The submission of the plans and initial proposals are the final step for Virginia to access its $1.48 billion federal allocation to deploy high-speed internet networks to areas without broadband.

Key Points: 
  • The submission of the plans and initial proposals are the final step for Virginia to access its $1.48 billion federal allocation to deploy high-speed internet networks to areas without broadband.
  • "In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, high-speed broadband access is not a luxury.
  • Once funding for universal broadband access is delivered, DHCD will focus on leveraging these investments through promoting affordability and improving adoption of this critical service.
  • "Broadband is indispensable in today's digital world," said Dr. Tamarah Holmes, Director of Broadband for DHCD.

State Rejects City of Orange’s Non-Compliant Housing Plan Following Community Intervention

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Chapman Yorba VIII, developer of a proposed 158-unit senior housing and affordable apartment project in Orange, announced that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has rejected the City of Orange’s Housing Element update, rescinding its prior tentative approval of the City’s plan.

Key Points: 
  • Chapman Yorba VIII, developer of a proposed 158-unit senior housing and affordable apartment project in Orange, announced that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has rejected the City of Orange’s Housing Element update, rescinding its prior tentative approval of the City’s plan.
  • Orange’s RHNA represents the City’s fair share of California housing needs, which the City must meet to help alleviate California’s prolonged critical housing shortage.
  • “The City attempted to dodge its responsibility to cooperate in the relief of California’s housing crisis.
  • The City refused to include Chapman Yorba’s vacant site in the City’s housing element update despite Chapman Yorba’s protestations that it should have been included.

New Affordable Housing Community for Seniors Opens in Houston's Third Ward

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, announced today that its newly constructed 74-unit affordable housing development, The Citadel at Elgin, is officially open in Houston's historic Third Ward to support lower income seniors. The independent living community is managed by Change Happens CDC, a Houston non-profit community development corporation.

Key Points: 
  • The independent living community is managed by Change Happens CDC, a Houston non-profit community development corporation.
  • It furthers the goal of adding 7,000 new affordable apartment homes in Houston by the end of 2023."
  • Change Happens CDC purchases and renovates drug-infested dilapidated homes and purchases vacant lots to develop affordable single-family and multifamily housing.
  • And I am so very thankful…to open the doors to another important affordable housing community in Houston."

BIA Southern California Pursues New Policy Platform To Address Veterans Housing Issues

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Entering their centennial year, BIASC has introduced a Veterans Housing Policy Framework featuring key reforms needed to expand housing opportunities for those that have served to protect our country.

Key Points: 
  • Entering their centennial year, BIASC has introduced a Veterans Housing Policy Framework featuring key reforms needed to expand housing opportunities for those that have served to protect our country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230516005300/en/
    BIASC is proud to introduce a Veterans Housing Policy Framework featuring key reforms needed to expand housing opportunities for those that have served to protect our country.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    AB 1474 requires that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) consider and incorporate the housing needs of veterans into the statewide housing plan and requires that HCD consult with the State Department of Veterans Affairs when developing the plan.
  • As noted by the author, over the past decade, veteran homelessness has decreased in the United States and in California.

Breezeline Wins $15.2 million in Grants for Broadband Expansion in Virginia

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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The initiative is being funded through a $15.2 million Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant, with additional contributions from Breezeline and the counties.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative is being funded through a $15.2 million Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant, with additional contributions from Breezeline and the counties.
  • Once the VATI contract is executed and walkout and design are completed, Breezeline will begin the construction process.
  • The project is one of multiple private-public broadband partnerships that Breezeline has pursued to expand the reach of broadband across its service areas.
  • With support from VATI, the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and other partnerships, Breezeline has completed expansion projects in Virginia, St. Mary’s and Queen Anne’s counties in Maryland, and in other Breezeline service areas.

RISE Announces Winners of $1.5 Million Flood Insurance of the Future Challenge

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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NORFOLK, Va., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISE today announced five winning small businesses in its $1.5 million Flood Insurance of the Future Challenge, a competition designed to source innovative solutions that reduce flood-related insurance premiums and payouts by 50%.

Key Points: 
  • "Flood insurance is a critical tool for building economically and environmentally resilient communities, but the majority of homeowners, renters and businesses are uninsured or underinsured," said RISE Executive Director, Dr. Paul Robinson.
  • "These winning ideas represent innovative ways to maintain financial security and stability, and improve access and affordability."
  • reThought Insurance will further advance its flood risk assessment and pricing capabilities for properties in the U.S, to bring flood coverage to more property owners.
  • True Flood Risk will extend its risk management platform capabilities to produce current and future damage estimates and support insurance applications.

DCHFA commits to preserving affordable housing at the Villages of East River

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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“Preservation of existing affordable housing assets is an essential component of affordability,” stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.

Key Points: 
  • “Preservation of existing affordable housing assets is an essential component of affordability,” stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.
  • “The residents at the Villages of East River will have their community renovated and modernized, while their rents remain affordable and allow them to remain in their neighborhoods.”
    The residents of the Villages of East River formed the Positive Change Tenants Association and exercised their rights under the D.C. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act.
  • Additional funding came in the form of a $37.6 million Housing Production Trust Fund loan from the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development.
  • Once completed, there will be two new community centers among the Villages of East River (at 301 37th Street, SE and 450 1st Street, SE).

Rockland Trust Announces $150,000 in Donations to Local Community Development Corporations

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Rockland Trust is pleased to announce a $150,000 investment in the Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC), which will help thirteen Community Development Corporations (CDCs) assist local organizations in providing programming and resources to neighbors in need.

Key Points: 
  • Rockland Trust is pleased to announce a $150,000 investment in the Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC), which will help thirteen Community Development Corporations (CDCs) assist local organizations in providing programming and resources to neighbors in need.
  • Our success as a local bank is dependent on the well-being of our local economy.
  • Rockland Trust is investing in the following:
    North Shore Community Development Coalition; Salem
    Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations; Boston
    Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation; Jamaica Plain
    Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation; Boston
    Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) is the holding company for Rockland Trust Company, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts.
  • Rockland Trust was named to The Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" 2021 list, an honor earned for the 13th consecutive year.