HUD reports that most Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units remain affordable to working families after their initial 15 year affordability period. However, HUD also notes that as the…
Author: Rachel Blake
Rachel works on policy and advocacy at RHLS. Her current work includes the intersection of housing and health, energy efficiency, and equal access to housing-related rights.
Governor’s Office Announces the Restart of HEMAP
Governor Corbett's office has announced the restart of the HEMAP program. This important program, administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, helps homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes. Read the…
HEMAP Applications are Being Accepted Now!
The HEMAP program is officially back in business as of today! Thanks to the efforts of many advocates and homeowners the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program has been restored in…
September 30 is Last Day for Foreclosure Review Program
If your home was foreclosed upon between January 2009 and December 2010, a settlement with banks means you could be eligible for compensation. The deadline for the applications is due…
Foreclosures On The Rise in Central PA
Foreclosures in Central Pennsylvania have been rising lately, as compared to 2011. Experts believe that banks are now processing foreclosures that had been on hold during the "robosigning" scandal. Read…