| 1/12/2010 | Florida Housing Launches Green Building Website |
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TALLAHASSEE—Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) recently launched a new Web site aimed at encouraging green building practices in affordable housing across the state of Florida. The site, www.floridahousing.org/GreenBuilding, (... read more) |
| 12/29/2009 | Florida Housing Releases New Issue Bond Program Reservations |
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NIBP ReservationsUpdate on Participation in the Multifamily NIBP
TALLAHASSEE - In late October, 2009, the Treasury, the Federal Housing Finance Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a new program under which housin (... read more) |
| 12/2/2009 | Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling a Success in Florida and Nationwide |
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NeighborWorks® America’s National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program continues to help homeowners facing foreclosure.
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) recently received a report stating the funds f (... read more) |
| 12/1/2009 | Florida Housing Encourages All Floridians to Participate in 2010 Census |
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TALLAHASSEE - The 2010 U.S. Census is right around the corner. Florida Housing encourages all Floridians to do your part by completing and returning your mandatory Census forms.
Participation in the Census impacts us all and, ultimately, helps (... read more) |
| 11/25/2009 | Florida Housing Releases New Issue Bond Program Preliminary Reservations |
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Multifamily NIBP ReservationsPreliminary Reservations
TALLAHASSEE - In late October, 2009, the Treasury, the Federal Housing Finance Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a new program under which housing bond issuer (... read more) |
| 11/17/2009 | Florida Housing Invited Developers to Participate in New Issue Bond Program |
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View the invitation noticeNIBP Term SheetIndication of Interest Form
TALLAHASSEE - In late October, 2009, the Treasury, the Federal Housing Finance Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a new program under which ho (... read more) |
| 11/16/2009 | Florida Housing Named State Agency of the Year |
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Non-profits applaud state’s affordable housing agency for expanding affordable housing opportunities for Florida’s most vulnerable citizens
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) was recently awarded “State Age (... read more) |
| 11/13/2009 | Revised HOME/Bonds RFP Draft Available for Public Comment and Review |
| TALLAHASSSE - A revised draft of Request for Proposals (RFP) 2009-06 is now available for review. Public comments on this draft may be submitted to Len.Stirrat@floridahousing.org. You may also send written comments to:Len StirratFlorida Housing Finan (... read more) |
| 11/12/2009 | Telephonic Board Meeting November 13 |
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TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing will hold a Telephonic Board Meeting on November 13, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will address the consideration of necessary actions related to approval of credit underwriting reports and market studie (... read more) |
| 10/30/2009 | Florida Housing Receives Funding to Support Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Efforts Statewide |
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Grant provides much-needed boost to homeowners in danger of foreclosure
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing was recently awarded $1,805,370 to support foreclosure prevention counseling efforts in the State of Florida. The much-needed boost will bol (... read more) |
| 10/13/2009 | Board Meeting October 20 in Tallahassee |
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TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Friday, October 23 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information, please click here.
Event Details:Who: Florida Housing's (... read more) |
| 10/13/2009 | Florida Housing's Online Housing Locator Helping Floridians Find Affordable Rental Housing |
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Recent report shows landlords and renters are using the FREE service to list and find safe, decent affordable rental housing.
TALLAHASSEE — Reports recently received by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) show a significa (... read more) |
| 9/24/2009 | HOME/MMRB Request for Proposals (RFP) Workshop in Tallahassee |
| TALLAHASSEE - A HOME/MMRB Request For Proposals (RFP) workshop will be held Monday, October 19th in Tallahassee.The purpose of this workshop is to receive comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to the methodology to be used regardi (... read more) |
| 9/9/2009 | Board Meeting in Tallahassee |
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TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Friday, September 18 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information, please click here.
Event Details:Who: Florida Housing (... read more) |
| 9/3/2009 | Predevelopment Loan Program (PLP) to Hold Rule Development Workshop |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's Predevelopment Loan Program (PLP) will hold a rule hearing on September 17, 2009 in Tallahassee. This hearing concerns the 2009 PLP Rule.Event DetailsWho: Florida Housing's PLP StaffWhat: 2009 PLP Rule HearingWhen: Sep (... read more) |
| 9/2/2009 | Florida Housing to Hold Telephonic Board Meeting |
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TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing will hold a Telephonic Board Meeting on September 4, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will address the consideration of necessary actions related to approval of credit underwriting reports, market studies a (... read more) |
| 8/6/2009 | HUD Announces HUD - VASH Awards for 2009 |
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WASHINGTON, DC - On July 15, The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the award of the HUD - VASH housing voucher allocations nationwide. HUD - VASH is a Supported Housing Program with the US Department of H (... read more) |
| 7/30/2009 | Universal Cycle to Hold Application Workshop in Tallahassee |
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Tallahassee - Florida Housing will hold a Universal Cycle Application Workshop on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in Tallahassee.
The purpose of the workshop is to present basic information about using the 2009 Universal Application and discuss th (... read more) |
| 7/9/2009 | July Board Meeting to Be Held in Tallahassee |
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Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Friday, July 24 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information, please click here.
Who: Florida Housing's Board of Directo (... read more) |
| 7/9/2009 | SHIP Program to Hold Rule Development Workshop in Tallahassee |
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TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program will hold a rule development workshop on July 23, 2009 in Tallahassee. The workshop will be held to receive comments and suggestions from interested persons re (... read more) |
| 6/23/2009 | Florida Housing Honors Outstanding Lenders at Awards Dinner |
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Photos from the event
Orlando - On Friday, June 12, Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) honored top-producing lenders for its First Time Home Buyer program during the Sixth Annual Lenders Appreciation Awards (... read more) |
| 6/4/2009 | Foreclosed Properties Present a Preservation Opportunity |
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Tallahassee - Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) is now listing several properties either in, or near foreclosure, on its public website (view the listing of properties) under the "Preservation," "Preservation Opportunities" tab on the (... read more) |
| 5/21/2009 | June Board Meeting in Orlando |
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Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held in Orlando on Friday, June 5, 2009. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information, please click here.
Who: Florida Housing's Board of Direct (... read more) |
| 5/14/2009 | Public Meeting on the Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in Tallahassee. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to the methodology to be used regarding the implement (... read more) |
| 5/13/2009 | Florida Housing Launches New Communications WebBoard |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing is pleased to now offer a Communications WebBoard. Florida Housing's WebBoard is an online forum where interested parties are kept up to date on the various goings on at Florida Housing. WebBoard users can also sign up t (... read more) |
| 4/16/2009 | April Board Meeting to Be Held in Tallahassee |
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Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information, please click here.
Who: Florida Housing's Board of (... read more) |
| 3/25/2009 | Universal Cycle to Hold Rule Hearing in Tallahassee April 17 |
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Tallahassee - Florida Housing's Universal Cycle will hold a Rule Hearing on Friday, April 17, 2009 in Tallahassee and concerns Rule Chapters 67-21 and 67-48, F.A.C., as well as the proposed 2009 Qualified Allocation Plan.
Who: Florida Housing' (... read more) |
| 3/17/2009 | New FHFC WebBoard to Offer Communication Notices, Publications and More |
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FHFC WebBoard Access
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Florida Housing's Communication Office has announced a new WebBoard group on www.floridahousing.org on which they will make available information on available publications and/or current event (... read more) |
| 3/17/2009 | Florida Housing Expands Online Affordable Rental Housing Locator |
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Service offers real-time rental information, allowing property owners to list available housing for FREE.
Tallahassee — Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) recently announced its newly expanded free, web-based rental ho (... read more) |
| 3/9/2009 | March Board Meeting to Be Held in Tallahassee |
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Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held in Tallahassee on Friday, March 13, 2009. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information, please click here.
Who: Florida Housing's Board of (... read more) |
| 2/27/2009 | Florida Partnership Receives $1 Million Affordable Housing Preservation Grant Award from the MacArthur Foundation |
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Press Conference AudioPress Conference PhotosPreservation Background, Data
The grant will help to preserve affordable housing for 5,000 families, seniors and people with disabilities.
Tallahassee - At a press c (... read more) |
| 2/20/2009 | President Obama Announces the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan |
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President's SpeechHASP Fact Sheetwww.financialstability.gov
On February 18, 2009 President Obama announced a comprehensive plan to help responsible homeowners avoid foreclosure by providing affordable and sustainable mortgage loans (... read more) |
| 1/7/2009 | Homeownership Pool (HOP) Program to Hold Rule Development Workshop |
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TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's Homeownership Pool (HOP) Program will hold a public meeting (rule chapter) on Friday, January 23, 2009, in Tampa. The purpose of this rule chapter is to establish procedures for the Homeownership Pool ("HOP") Pro (... read more) |
| 1/5/2009 | January Board Meeting to Be Held in Tampa |
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Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held in Tampa on Friday, January 23, 2009. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information, please click here.
Who: Florida Housing's Board of Dire (... read more) |