Tag Archives: affordable rental housing

November 8, 2011

Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Affordable Housing Developers

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As the demand for affordable rental housing increases and budgets tighten, it’s more common than ever for developers and owners to work with several federal agencies in order to house the lowest-income tenants.  But, when a development is funded by more than one federal program, owners must comply with multiple – even redundant – regulations [...]

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June 1, 2011

Secretary Donovan Announces Green Refinance Plus

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Secretary Donovan was at Eden Issei Terrace in Hayward, Calif., Tuesday to announce Green Refinance Plus, another important tool in the effort to green America’s buildings. The initiative will allow owners of existing affordable rental housing properties the flexibility to make energy-saving upgrades for families. With gas prices soaring, families need to save energy everywhere they [...]

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