South Carolina housing official chosen to lead troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency
Yvonda Bean will join IHA Feb. 17, less than a year after the IHA was placed under federal management.
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Council committee OKs financing for affordable, workforce housing projects
Two projects—one in the International Marketplace and another on the north side of Indianapolis—have been approved for financing by the City-County Council’s Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.
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Council committee approves $1.6M in incentives for Reagan Park town house project
Arnold Place, a $13.2 million complex of 33 town houses, is being developed by the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership.
City, HUD take over management of troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency
The cooperative endeavor agreement signed by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Monocchio sets off a multi-year process of evaluation and reorganization of the agency.
City purchases land for low-barrier homeless shelter
The purchase consists of three parcels and was made in partnership with Indianapolis-based not-for-profit Rdoor Housing Corp. (formerly Merchants Affordable Housing Corp.), an affordable housing developer.
City seeks help from HUD to address troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency
The local low-income housing authority has faced recent financial troubles, understaffing, and litigation from the Indiana attorney general and tenants. In late October 2022, the agency was hit by a ransomware attack.
City receives nearly $10M in federal money for homelessness efforts
While the homeless population across the city has decreased from its pandemic high of nearly 2,000 people, it has yet to return to the lower levels recorded before the pandemic hit.
U.S. Census Bureau redefines meaning of ‘urban’ America
Almost 1,000 cities, towns and villages in the U.S. lost their status as urban areas on Thursday as the U.S. Census Bureau released a new list of places considered urban based on revised criteria.
Indianapolis low-income housing agency hit by ransomware
Executive Director Marcia Lewis said an investigation by information technology security experts, law enforcement, and the agency’s IT service providers is underway, and the attack was still ongoing as of Wednesday.
Indianapolis to receive $9.4M in federal funding for homelessness efforts
Indianapolis will get the funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its “housing first” homelessness efforts, officials announced Wednesday. The strategy prioritizes stable housing, followed by supportive services.
After months-long fight, Fall Creek Place affordable housing complex approved
The City-County Council on Monday evening approved rezoning for a mixed-use, affordable housing project set for Fall Creek Place, overturning a Metropolitan Development Commission denial and ending months of pushback from some residents.
Indy launches tenant advocate program as eviction moratorium ends
Housing advocates, including pro bono attorneys and law students, will provide legal advice and mediation and negotiation services during an expected surge in evictions.
$9.2M east-side housing project opens for homeless and at-risk youth
Lutheran Child and Family Services spearheaded the project, which is part of a “housing first” approach that prioritizes a place to live as the first step to stability.
Study recommendations will help tackle eviction crisis
An almost 30-page policy agenda and a nearly 20-page action plan tackles the city’s diminishing stock of quality affordable rental housing.
Renew Indianapolis gets $85K grant as it joins national housing network
The local community development not-for-profit also plans to tap into the national group’s technical and training resources.
State reopens rental assistance portal with new stream of funds
Indiana is using $15 million in Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to offer up to six months of rent to Hoosiers who are at high risk of facing homelessness.
Indianapolis lands additional $7M for homeless programs
Indiana received more than $30 million in the latest round of federal funding, on top of $23.8 million it was allocated in January.
New Indy housing director seeks ‘a better way to do this’
New Indianapolis Housing Agency Executive Director John Hall is charged with sorting out the agency’s finances and improving the city’s federally funded voucher program.