Proposed bill takes ‘meaningful steps’ to add service coordinators at affordable senior housing,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A bill meant to offer “meaningful steps” to getting more service coordination into affordable senior housing communities was introduced last week.
LeadingAge applauds HUD’s proposed updates to affordable housing block grant program
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 12, 2024
Members of the Preservation Working Group, including LeadingAge, recently applauded the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposal to update program rules for the HOME Investment Partnerships...
New Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac lease requirements to go into effect next year
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John Roszkowski
Aug 30, 2024
Some multifamily housing properties, including many senior housing properties, will be required to provide new protections for tenants starting next year, under new requirements announced Wednesday by...
Feds make $175 million available for affordable senior housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2022
Up to $174.6 million in federal grant funding was announced Wednesday to support the development of new rental affordable senior housing.
Medicaid, affordable housing changes in proposed budget concern senior living advocates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2019
Senior living advocates are urging Congress to reject the reforms to Medicaid in President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 and also are “deeply disappointed” in changes to affordable...
More news for Tuesday, Jan. 16
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
LeadingAge focuses on new strategic plan, opportunities … Iowa offers best access to older adult care: study … HumanGood receives $26M in affordable housing green retrofit program grants … Affordable...
More news for Friday, Oct. 20
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Michigan awarded $1.85M grant to address Alzheimer’s … HUD announces ConnectHome expansion to Section 202 housing … CT ombudsman program to launch … Adults with ADHD are at increased risk for developing...
Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
$100 million boost from HHS will expand COVID-19 vaccine access for independent living residents, others
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2021
The federal government is providing almost $100 million in grants to states and territories to increase COVID-19 vaccinations among older adults in independent living communities, affordable senior housing...
More news for Tuesday, Dec. 6
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2022
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation invests $400,000 in 24 workforce grants … Merger targets strengthening assisted living … FCC opens applications for $5M internet pilot program for affordable senior...