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TDHCA Feature Stories Archive

Housing plans released for Round II CDBG funding in the wake of hurricanes Ike and Dolly
$328.4 million in stimulus funds heading to local communities
TDHCA awards $90 million to help stabilize neighborhoods
Rita recovery efforts reach 500/100 milestone
2009
$7.5 million ready for homebuyers in advance of federal tax credit
Department creates oversight office for ARRA funds
Details on economic recovery package now available
Department creates oversight position for ARRA funds
Details on economic recovery package now available
TDHCA announces Web site redesign
$9.7 million rental housing stabilization plan approved
Energy efficiency and home affordability: a winning combination
TDHCA puts 2009 program rules out for public comment
TDHCA awards $42.5 million in Housing Tax Credits to build 5,800 units of affordable housing
TDHCA supporting homeownership with $15 million in mortgage credit certificates
TDHCA Makes $9.5 million investment in rural Texas through 2008 HOME Program awards
TDHCA seeks input on 2008 tax credit applications
National, State Officials and Stakeholders Launch Texas Foreclosure Prevention Task Force
Governor Perry Appoints Conine as Presiding Officer of TDHCA Board, Names Two New Members
Foreclosure prevention feature added to website
2008
Texas receiving $2.4 million in additional energy assistance funds
State releases $160 million in homebuyer funds, waives homebuyer status rule for Texas veterans
Department puts 2008 housing, community affairs rules out for public comment
TDHCA awards $81.1 million in rental housing disaster recovery funds to Jefferson, Orange Counties
TDHCA awards 2007 Housing Tax Credit allocation
TDHCA institutes Section 8 priority for flood victims
Department awards $14.8 million in rural home repair, homebuyer funds
Texas veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq wars to receive essential housing assistance
Rural Economic Development Efforts to Receive Housing Boost
TDHCA releases funding notices totaling $105 million for hurricane disaster relief
TDHCA calls on all Texans to join its commitment to fair housing
Two Colonia Self-Help Centers receive $2.4 million contract awards
Public Hearings Scheduled on Applications for Multifamily Funding
TDHCA Creates New Disaster Recovery Division
Two Valley Nonprofits Receive $2.9 Million for Colonia Housing
Grayson, Uvalde Counties Receive Disaster Relief Awards
Make Homeownership Your New Year's Resolution
2007
Department Revises Comment Period, Hearings Schedule for CDBG Action Plan
$132 Million in Low Interest Home Loans Eases Holiday Home Shopping
TDHCA Seeking Funds for Housing Pilot Program
Governor Perry Appoints Gloria L. Ray to TDHCA Board
Department Awards $24 Million in 2006-2007 HOME Program Single Family Cycle
TDHCA Board Approves CDBG Disaster Relief Grants for Non-Housing Needs
Department Awards $48.9 Million in Housing Tax Credits
TDHCA Approves $74.5 Million in Hurricane Disaster Relief Funds
TDHCA Releases Unprecedented $255 Million in Homebuyer Funds
HUD Okays State's $74.5 Million Disaster Recovery Plan
TDHCA Awards $2.3 Million in Hurricane Rita Relief Funds
State Receives $38.2 Million in Supplemental Energy Funding
TDHCA Awards $60,000 in CSBG Emergency Project Funds
$16 Million in Homebuyer Funds Available for 22 Counties Hit by Rita
TDHCA Awards $6.4 Million for Self-Help Housing Program
TDHCA Holding Two Application Workshops for Disaster Relief Funds
2006
TDHCA Moving, Adds Toll Free Number
Katrina Housing Information Still Available
TDHCA Adds HUD, USDA Vacancies to Katrina Housing Database
HUD Launches New Katrina Disaster Housing Assistance Program
TDHCA Responding to Hurricane Katrina
TDHCA Announces 2005 HOME Program Single Family Awards
TDHCA Drafts Proposed Qualified Contract Policy for Housing Tax Credit Program
New: Study on Housing Needs of Texans with Disabilities
TDHCA Offering $100 Million in Low Interest Home Loans
Texas Hurricane Conference Set for May 17-19
Pay Zero Points, Save Money under Bond Program 61
TDHCA Sets Hearings on 2005 Tax Credit Applications
Borrowers Pay Zero Points under Pilot Homebuyer Program
TDHCA Launches New Web Program Area for First Time Homebuyers
First Time Homebuyer Funds Available With Down Payment Assistance
2005
Governor Perry signs 2005 Qualified Allocation Plan and Rules with modifications
TDHCA, Texas REALTORS®, Fannie Mae creating "American Dream" team
$41 Million in homebuyer funds still available at 4.99 percent
$71 Million in Low Interest Home Loans Now Available
Board to Finalize Key Rules, Guidelines, Planning Documents
TDHCA Executive Director and Board Vice Chair Elected to NCSHA/NCSHB Boards
Texas Receives "Best Practices" Award for Colonia Program
TDHCA Lowers Interest Rate on First Time Homebuyer Funds
TDHCA Approves $31 Million in HOME Single Family Awards
Housing Trust Fund Capacity Building Awards Announced
TDHCA Allocates $40.2 Million in Housing Tax Credits
HOME, Housing Trust Fund Awards Announced
New Nonprofit Resource Page Debuts
Set Aside for the American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI)
TDHCA Awards Disaster Relief Funds to Brooks County, City of Toyah
TDHCA Releases $175 Million in Loans for First Time Homebuyers
ARCIT Honors TDHCA with First Ever "Rural Partner" Award
TDHCA Announces Availability of $18 Million in HOME Program Funds
Texas Statewide Homebuyer Education Program Announces Training Workshops
TDHCA Mortgage Credit Certificate Program to Assist Texas Homebuyers
TDHCA to Hold Public Hearing on Draft 2004 Weatherization Assistance Program Plan
2004
HOME Program Training Scheduled for Dallas, San Antonio
TDHCA to Hold Public Hearing on 2004 Section 8 Plan
2003
TDHCA Awards $469,242 through HOME Program Olmstead Set Aside
TDHCA Awards $15.7 Million to Help Low Income Households with Home Repairs, Homebuyer Assistance
TDHCA Offering Tax Credit Program to Assist Texas Homebuyers
Weatherization Program Helps Low Income Households Beat Old Man Winter
2004 Housing Tax Credit Program QAP Now Available
TDHCA Awards $13.8 Million in Disaster Relief Funds Through HOME Program
Governor Rick Perry Appoints New Chair and New Member, Reappoints One to TDHCA Governing Board
Low Interest Mortgage Loans Now Available at 4.99% Through Texas First Time Homebuyer Program
Texas First Time Homebuyer Program Information Package Available Online
Weatherization Day 2003 Highlights Importance of Energy Conservation
TDHCA Board Member Serves as Judge on "House Rules" Television Series
2003-2004 Compliance Training Workshops Set
TDHCA Program Guide a Valuable Resource for Housing, Supportive Services
TDHCA Public Hearings Update
Consumers Warned of Unlicensed Retailers of Repossessed Manufactured Homes
TDHCA Awards $4.3 Million in Tax Credits from 2004 Allocation, Unused Credits from National Pool
TDHCA Receives Unused Housing Tax Credits from IRS
TDHCA Schedules 13 Public Hearings to Accept Comment on Department Policies, Rules, and Planning Documents
TDHCA Lowers Rates on Mortgage Loans for First Time Homebuyers; Rates as Low as 5.9 Percent for Qualified Texans
TDHCA to Assist in Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Claudette
New Website Design
TDHCA Staff Members Roll Up Their Sleeves
78th Legislature Reaches Halfway Mark
TDHCA Lowers Rates on Mortgage Products for First Time Homebuyers with Credit Blemishes
TDHCA, ORCA Celebrate National Fair Housing Month
TDHCA to Hold Workshop on Reorganization March 18
TDHCA Released $40 Million in Bond Funds Targeting First Time Homebuyers
TDHCA Earns Strong Vote of Confidence from Sunset Advisory Commission
First TDHCA Project Access Housing Voucher Recipient Transitions to Community Livingject Access Recipient
2002
TDHCA Celebrates Weatherization Day 2002
Low Interest Mortgage Loans - Down Payment Assistance Available for Qualified Households
TDHCA Breaks Ground with Innovative Public-Private Partnership
TDHCA Launches Information Clearinghouse on the Web
TDHCA Reorganization Aimed at Improving Production, Accountability
TDHCA Housing Tax Credit Program to Host Open Forums
Innovative Bond Financing Nets TDHCA $10 Million in Flexible Funding
TDHCA Board Names Edwina Carrington As Executive Director
2001
Governor Perry Appoints Mission Mayor to Housing Board
April is National Fair Housing Month
77th Session Update #4: 77th Legislature Nearing Home Stretch
77th Session Update #3: Latest News from the 77th Legislature
77th Session Update #2: Update on the 77th Texas Legislature
77th Session Update #1: 77th Legislative Session: The Story Thus Far
TDHCA Governing Board Approves Tax Credit Program QAP
Sunset Advisory Commission Votes to Continue TDHCA
Jessups Colonia Families Building New Homes