February 2012

A home for Jayne

Petoskeynews.com - Petoskey, MI
The home purchase became a reality through Kagabitang’s participation in programs by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, theU.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program and those run by the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency. She enrolled in financial and home management classes, she saved $1,000 over several years and participated in credit counseling.

Michigan Will Extend Housing Assistance For Families Losing State Cash Assi

Huffington Post - Detroit, MI
he Department of Human Service originally offered a three-month extension of housing assistance, and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) will fund an additional three months.

$19.8 million loft/retail project pumping up downtown Pontiac

Metromode - Pontiac, MI
The $19.8-million project is funded in part by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program through the Michigan Land Bank and also through New Markets tax credits from the Michigan Magnet Fund.


January 2012

Federal funds breathe new life into Lansing neighborhoods

Lansing State Journal - Lansing, Mi
The city of Lansing and the Ingham County Land Bank are working their way through a second round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding from the federal government - more than $17 million. The greater part of the money is being spent on homes that have come into the hands of the land bank through the tax foreclosure process or outright purchase, to demolish those that are beyond repair and renovate a smaller number deemed salvageable.

Village discusses Kalkaska Connects development project; considers property

Morning Star Publishing Company - Kalkaska, MI
In his President’s Report during the Monday night Village Council meeting, Village President Jeff Sieting discussed the Kalkaska Connects development project. The Kalkaska Connects project focuses on the village accumulating property of the 300 block, on the east side of Cedar Street, on both sides of the railroad tracks. This geographical area includes several buildings that have been vacant for quite some time, as well as the former Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce building, to which the village previously awarded a grant, through Rotary Charities, to make repairs.

Historic Pontiac Sears building to be transformed into Lafayette Place Loft

Clink on Detroit - Pontiac, MI
PONTIAC, Mich. - West Construction Services, a builder and developer specializing in historical preservation and architectural excellence, announced Thursday that it has recently kicked off the renovation and restoration of Pontiac’s historic Sears Department Store building. The site is the future home of Lafayette Place Lofts, a LEED - certified residential and commercial mixed-use development.

Housing Property for Homeless Youth Completed in Detroit

MHN Online - Detroit, MI
Also participating in the development were the Wayne County Continuum of Care-Homeless Coalition, the city of Detroit, Wayne County and the Oakman Boulevard Community Association. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority provided financing for the $3.4 million project

Ann Arbor Housing Commission to Expand?

Ann Arbor Chronicle - Ann Arbor, MI
Possible funding sources include low-income housing tax credits, HOME funding, a Federal Home Loan Bank grant, a 221(d)3 mortgage insurance and loan, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) bond financing, and a HUD Section 202 or 811 grant.

Taking a tour: Municipal leaders get update on charred building

Mining Gazette - Hancock, MI
Taking the tour with Lahti were Hancock Mayor William Laitila and City Manager Glenn Anderson, representatives of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and the State Historic Preservation Office.

Esky gets funds for bid as historic place

Daily Press - ESCANABA, MI
City officials were informed last fall of the potential funding by the State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The SHPO grant will pay the costs for Escanaba to apply for a NRHP nomination.

Free class for Newaygo County first-time homebuyers

M Live - Newaygo, MI
FiveCAP, which works to address poverty in Newaygo, Mason, Lake and Manistee counties, is offering homebuyer classes with funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Some people don't think about including the cost of property taxes and home insurance when they calculate what payments they can afford, Leiby said. They also have to realize they'll be responsible for performing maintenance and socking away money in case a major appliance breaks.

Housing Property for Homeless Youth Completed in Detroit

Multi-Housing News - Detroit, MI
Also participating in the development were the Wayne County Continuum of Care-Homeless Coalition, the city of Detroit, Wayne County and the Oakman Boulevard Community Association. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority provided financing for the $3.4 million project

Letters: Join the effort to help state's homeless youths

Detroit Free Press - Detroit, MI
As head of homelessness solutions for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), I encourage everyone to take up the Free Press' call to action. All Michigan children deserve a safe and stable place to live and the opportunity to succeed in school.


December 2011

Gentrification talk in review

Model D - Detroit, mi
It was a hot-button issue or no issue at all depending on who you talked to. The panel -- including Noah Stephens, Burney Johnson of MSHDA, Malik Goodwin of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and Lori Robinson, B.L.A.C Detroit Magazine and Siwatu Salama-Ra of the East Michigan Environmental Council -- debated the topic head on, and engaged questions from the audience and from moderator Jeff Watrick (MLive), but few sparks flew. It was, as one observer noted afterward, an "emotionally intelligent" discussion. Summarizing the event in MLive, Watrick argued that Detroit was in fact experiencing "de-gentrification" due to "the deterioration and decline accompanying the abandonment of once stable areas by middle-class or affluent people."

OLHSA Pursuing Funds For Emergency Home Repairs

WHMI - Livingston, MI
OLHSA’s Director of Livingston County Services Ericka Karfonta tells WHMI that the funds are available to the county through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and would provide $300,000 for two years for emergency home repairs

Allard receives Williamston Rotary Community Service Award

Lansing State Journal - Lansing, MI
Downtown Rental Rehabilitation projects through partnership with Ingham County Housing Commission/MSHDA Grant.

Hopes high as work on new housing in historic area of Highland Park gets un

Detroit Free Press - Detroit, MI
Highland Park officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the ground-breaking of a 60-unit housing development in the city's historic district that is expected to revitalize the area and attract new residents. Mayor Hubert Yopp and Trivium Partners announced that the first 18 units are expected to be finished and available for purchase by the summer.

State grants help Marine City build apartments

Port Huron Times Herald - Marine City, MI
MARINE CITY -- State grants are helping Marine City business owners add housing to downtown. Three new apartments are available above Anita's Place, 341 S. Water St. Up to $35,000 for each unit in grants from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's rental rehabilitation program were used to help fund the renovations.

In the Margins: Saginaw officials deserve nod for timely use of state and f

M Live - Saginaw, MI
SAGINAW — If you get it, you’d better spend it, is the motto coming from the state and federal government regarding Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds, says Saginaw Development Director Odail Thorns.

Michigan to Capitalize on Low-Income Tax Credits

MReport.com - Lansing, MI
In Michigan, low-to-moderate income families will get better housing opportunities thanks to a new tax credit initiative. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) recently announced that the $9.6 million in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) will go toward renovating affordable rental housing for the state’s lower income and at-risk residents

The West District: Group looks to rebrand, redevelop 'final frontier

M live - Detroit, MI
Plans to rebrand and rehabilitate a portion of downtown Detroit took a major step forward Tuesday, as the Michigan Economic Growth Authority approved more than $17 million in brownfield tax credits to redevelop four historic buildings west of Woodward Avenue.

Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) MSHDA LEED & Green Verification

Alliance for Environmental Sustainability - Lansing, MI
AES can serve Michigan based affordable developers looking to secure funding for Single and Mult – family projects through out the state. MSHDA now has Low Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”) for developments that are promoting safe, decent, affordable housing. Integral to this effort are specific policies within the QAP that pertain to healthy, green, and sustainable building practices.

Model D Speaker Series On Gentrification Live Tweets

Huffington Post - Detroit, MI
Speakers will include Kurt Metzger, Data Driven Detroit; Noah Stephens, The People of Detroit, Meagan Elliott, a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology & Urban Planning at University of Michigan, Burney Johnson from MSHDA

New Life for an Old Building

WILX.COM - Lansing, Mi
"A good solid city, MSHDA for the rental rehabilitation funds, MEDC with job creation and facade improvement, private ownership and private funding, it takes all those partners to make a building such as this one whole again and real again," said Johnston.

MSHDA Announces $9.6 Million in LIHTC Awards

Housing Finance News - Lansing, Mi
Eight developments have been selected to receive $9.6 million in low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).

MSHDA Awards $9.6 Million in Housing Tax Credits

Multifamilybiz.com - Lansing, Mi
LANSING, MI - The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced that nearly 700 units of affordable rental housing will be built or renovated for low- to moderate-income Michigan families, the elderly, people with disabilities and those at risk of homelessness as a result of $9.6 million in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) approved by MSHDA.

NEMAH receives additional funding for weatherization

The Ogemaw County Herald - West Branch, Mi
WEST BRANCH — Northeast Michigan Affordable Housing has received an additional $118,000 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to help keep Ogemaw County families who are DTE Energy customers warm this winter.

Investor Tony Goldman interested in Detroit properties

Detroit News - Detroit, MI
The real estate mogul who played a key role in transforming Miami Beach's South Beach and New York City's SoHo areas into art destinations says he's close to making a major investment in downtown Detroit as well as partnering with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support art projects in the city.

Saline to learn about Michigan Main Street Program

AnnArbor.com - Ann Arbor, MI
he downtown of any community is considered its heart and soul, and keeping it healthy is important to a city's vitality. Saline is getting a helping hand with preserving and revitalizing its downtown from the Michigan Main Street Program. Residents can get an overview of the program on Dec. 14.