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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.

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.

Secretary Donovan approves Recovery Act Plans for two communities in South Dakota to revitalize neighborhoods and create jobs

WASHINGTON, DC - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today approved plans for Rapid City and the City of Sioux Falls to use $354,383 in federal grants to help stabilize and revive local neighborhoods, rehabilitate affordable housing, and improve key public facilities. Individually, Rapid City is receiving $132,734 and the City of Sioux Falls is receiving $221,649. Funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program will support state and local community development while stimulating employment.

SDHDA Awards $8.5 Million in Housing Development and Rehabilitation Funding

PIERRE, SD - May 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The South Dakota Housing Development Authority’s (SDHDA) Board of Commissioners recently approved more than $2.5 million in Housing Tax Credits, $4.9 million in HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and $1.1 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding that will help finance eleven developments across South Dakota.