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What Does an Affordable Rural Rental Housing Strategy Look Like?

Affordable housing advocates were happy recently to see the Senate Appropriations Committee tell the U.S. Department …

Posted by Leslie Strauss on 22 May 12
Decision 2012: What About Housing?
Posted 18 May 12
Should FHFA’s REO-to-Rental Pilot Program Address Affordability?
Posted 15 May 12
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    New Consolidated Plan Better Supports Community Investment Decisions

    Mercedes Márquez, HUD's assistant secretary for community and planning development, outlines changes to HUD's Consolidated Plan. These changes are intended to streamline the application process, making it easier to comply with requirements. In addition, the expanded data and new mapping tool will serve as resources in analyzing local need and targeting strategies to address local challenges.