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Governor’s House Program Marks 15 Years, 1,800 Homes

PIERRE, S.D. - February 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — As it enters its 15th year, the South Dakota Governor’s House Program has built and placed more than 1,800 homes in South Dakota according to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority, which administers the program.

HUD Awards $26 Million in Grants to Fight Housing Discrimination

WASHINGTON, DC - January 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $26.3 million to 98 fair housing organizations and other non-profit agencies in 37 states and the District of Columbia to assist people who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination.

Funds Available for Existing Emergency Housing Shelters

Pierre, SD - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Shelter Grants Program.

Obama Administration Awards $1,080,630 in Homeless Grants Throughout South Dakota

WASHINGTON, DC - December 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Obama Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is renewing grant funding needed to keep six local homeless assistance programs throughout South Dakota operating.

Economy Impacting the Number of Homeless in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. - December 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A recent homeless count and survey conducted by South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC) indicates that the economy has impacted the number of homeless individuals and families in South Dakota.

Julie Clark Receives “Friend of Housing” Award

Pierre, SD - November 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) recently awarded Ms. Julie Clark with their “Friend of Housing” award during their 19th Annual Housing Conference held in Pierre.

SDHDA invites and encourages citizen participation regarding the 2010 Housing and Community Development Plans

Pierre, SD - August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) invites and encourages citizen participation regarding the 2010 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan Update, The Citizen Participation Plan and The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.

Amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Plan

Pierre, SD - August 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 provided an appropriation of funds for emergency assistance for redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties.

HUD approves $2.4 million deal for addition to hospital construction project in Hot Springs, South Dakota

WASHINGTON, DC - August 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a commitment to insure a mortgage loan to Fall River Health Services (FRHS) in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to construct a 10-bed addition to the 15-bed replacement hospital currently under construction.

Herseth Sandlin Announces $3 Million Grant for Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority

Washington, DC - July 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin announced that the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority is the recipient of a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Indian Housing Block Grant in the amount of $3,036,849. These funds may be used by the tribe for a variety of eligible housing activities.