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Governor Culver: More Than $181.6 Million in Housing Awards Spur Nearly 1,600 Affordable Housing...

DES MOINES, IA - September 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver today announced awards of more than $181.6 million to build or rehabilitate 1,597 units of affordable housing. The awards were granted from the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Governor Culver Announces Federal Assistance for Housing Initiatives in Creston, Altoona, Dubuque, West Des...

DES MOINES, IA - June 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver today announced that projects in Creston, Altoona and Dubuque will share an award of more than $2.6 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to create 135 units of affordable housing. Likewise, a 55-unit housing development in West Des Moines will receive $3,084,299 in Section 1602 funds. A part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Section 1602 program allows affordable housing developers to exchange some of their original tax credit allocation for cash to finance the construction of their project. The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) administers both the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and the 1602 Program.

Governor Culver Announces $29 Million in Housing and Disaster Recovery Awards

DES MOINES, IA - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver today announced $29 million in housing fund awards to 47 recipients through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Also announced were an additional nine awards that received funding as a part of the $516.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Funds announced in October 2009. The Iowa Department of Economic Development received the CDBG allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Governor Culver Announces Award of $5 Million in Federal Tax Credits for Affordable Housing...

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits benefit Iowans in communities large and small DES MOINES, IA - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nine projects in eastern, western and central Iowa will receive approximately $5 million in federal housing tax credits to build or rehabilitate 312 units of affordable housing, Governor Chet Culver announced today.

Governor Culver: $2.2 Million in I-JOBS Funds Supports Affordable Housing

DES MOINES, IA - April 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver announced today that six affordable housing initiatives will receive a total of more than $2.2 million to preserve and construct affordable housing. The awards are made through the Affordable Housing Program, a part of the Culver/Judge Administration’s I-JOBS initiative. The Iowa Finance Authority administers the program.

Governor Culver to Sign Property Tax Relief Legislation This Morning

DES MOINES, IA - January 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver today will sign three bills designed to protect Iowa taxpayers and maximize state aid for schools

I-JOBS Drives Affordable Housing in Davenport and West Union

More than $200,000 in I-JOBS grants made to preserve and build affordable housing. DES MOINES, IA - January 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver announced this week that two organizations will use I-JOBS funds to build and preserve 62 affordable housing projects in Davenport and West Union. The awards total more than $200,000 and are made through the Affordable Housing Assistance Grant Fund, a part of the Culver/Judge Administration’s I-JOBS initiative. The Iowa Finance Authority administers the program

Updated: Governor Culver Continues Work on Budget at Capitol; Lt. Governor Judge Talks I-JOBS...

DES MOINES, IA - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge will hold three public events on Wednesday. The Governor will remain at the State Capitol in Des Moines to finalize departmental budget plans, while the Lt. Governor attends events in Iowa City and Perry.

I-JOBS, ARRA SUPPORT $18.5 MILLION IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION

DES MOINES, IA - October 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver has announced that three housing developments have been awarded a total of more than $18.5 million to construct or preserve affordable housing in central and eastern Iowa. The awards were made through the Culver/Judge I-JOBS initiative and the federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to support projects in Ames, Cedar Rapids and Davenport. The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) administers the programs.

I-JOBS AND ARRA CONTINUE TO FUEL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACROSS IOWA

More than $46 million approved to support nearly 500 units of affordable housing in Iowa. DES MOINES, IA - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver announced today that affordable housing projects throughout the state have been awarded a total of more than $46 million to create or preserve nearly 500 units of affordable housing. The awards were made through the Culver/Judge I-JOBS initiative and the federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Iowa Finance Authority administers the programs.

$10 Million Awarded in I-Jobs Funds for Housing and Shelter Services

16 public shelters receive funds to improve services and capacity. DES MOINES - September 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Culver and First Lady Mari Culver announced that 16 public shelters have been awarded a total of nearly $10 million in I-JOBS funds for shelter renovation and construction through the Public Service Shelter Grant Fund (PSSG).

GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES $2.4 MILLION AWARD FROM JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION...

Iowa Finance Authority Granted Prestigious Funds to Preserve Affordable Housing for Families, Seniors, and Persons with Disabilities in Rural Iowa Communities

Governor Culver Announces Four Vision Iowa Grants

Des Moines, IA - February 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Chet Culver announced $2,128,000 in grants to construct a learning and recreation center in Sheldon, a nature center in Iowa County, a sports complex in Greenfield and a library expansion in Red Oak. The state’s Vision Iowa Board approved the award at their meeting in Des Moines

Governor Culver Proposes $700 Million Jobs, Infrastructure Plan Without Raising Taxes

DES MOINES, IA - January 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Stating that the optimism and resilience of Iowans strengthens the condition of the state, Governor Chet Culver today proposed a new jobs and infrastructure initiative during the annual

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HUD Secretary Donovan and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Unveil First...

WASHINGTON, DC - August 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced today the launch of the National Mortgage Servicing Settlement’s first public service announcement (PSA) television ad titled “Homeowner Help.” The PSA, which can be viewed at www.hud.gov and www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com, is designed to educate homeowners about the resources available to them through the mortgage servicing settlement.

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