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As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
OHFA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List to Close October 1
Effective October 1, 2013, OHFA’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will not accept applications. At the OHFA Trustee meeting staff reported approximately 13,000 are on the current wait list.
VA Home Loans Can Help Servicemembers and Veterans Purchase, Refinance, or Adapt a Home
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a variety ofhome loan programsfor active duty servicemembers, veterans, and National Guard and Reserve members: Purchase Loans help purchase a home at a competitive interest rate often without requiring a downpayment or...
State Seeks Public Input for the Consolidated Funding Plan
OKC- On September 5, 2013, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce held a public input session to gather citizen comments on the proposed use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds (the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment...
Webcast Offers Affordable Care Act Guidance to Employers
A two-day webcast will offer employers and health plan service providers guidance on complying with the Affordable Care Act. The program will run on Sept. 17 and 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT each day. On the first day, Employee Benefits Security Administration staff...
US HHS Seeking Comments on Strategic Plan for 2014-2018
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on its draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2014–2018. The text of the draft Strategic Plan FY 2014–2018 is available at http://www.hhs.gov/open/recordsandreports/strategic-plan/index.html....