Homeownership Division
First-time Home Buyers Feel the Squeeze
With home prices at historic highs and interest rates double what they were a year before, first-time home buyers searching for a place to call their own are in the grip of a squeeze that shows no signs of loosening any time soon. Read the NDNC Article HERE
 Planning and Housing Development Division
Grants Ensure Safe Housing for Lower-Income Households
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved NDHFA's planned distribution of $200,000 through its Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program. READ MORE
Homeless Continuum of Care Receives Competitive Grant
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $2.1 million competitive grant to North Dakota’s Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) to support the work of nonprofit providers, public housing authorities and government agencies that provide housing and support services to people experiencing homelessness. READ MORE
Growth Means More Housing Options Needed
North Dakota is growing. As more people move in, the need for affordable housing goes up. From 2010 to 2020, the total number of available housing units in Bismarck grew by nearly 22%. View this KFYR story HERE
Annual Action Plan Comment Period Ends May 12
The 30-day comment period for the State's 2023 Annual Action Plan, as announced by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services, and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, comes to a close on May 12, 2023. READ MORE
 Public Affairs/Communications
NDHFA receives United Way Spirit Award
 NDHFA was recently recognized by United Way with the 2022 Spirit Award for employee involvement through volunteerism and creative workplace campaigns.
During a significant snow event, the NDHFA team worked hard to ensure over 1600 bags were packed and delivered to Bismarck and Mandan schools before school was canceled.
We are proud to give back to our community, embracing NDFHA’s values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity and Compassion.
Multifamily Housing Forum Held
The Multifamily Housing Forum was recently hosted by NDHFA, giving participants the opportunity to learn about key affordable housing topics from industry professionals. READ MORE
Pandemic-era ND Rent Help Program Reaches Goal Early
North Dakota’s temporary, pandemic emergency rent and utility assistance program, ND Rent Help, has reached a utilization milestone one year earlier than projected, having provided housing stability to over 17,500 lower-income households. READ MORE.
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ND Statewide Needs Assessment Asking for Community Feedback
Community Action Partnership of North Dakota in partnership with North Dakota State University invite you to provide feedback about the needs of our communities. READ MORE
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USDA Makes Grants Available for Rural ND Home Repairs due to Severe Weather Damage
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development North Dakota State Director Erin Oban announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by severe storms and snowstorms in 2022. READ MORE
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