The State of North Dakota, through the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services, is developing a five-year plan to guide policy, actions, and investment for housing, economic development, infrastructure, and … Continued
Every June, National Homeownership Month is observed. This month highlights the dream of owning a home – a symbol of stability and a pathway to building wealth for families. NDHFA’s homeownership programs coupled with down payment and closing cost assistance … Continued
NDHFA is kicking off the month of May with some exciting news. We were awarded a $5.1 million grant from the FHLB Des Moines Impact Member Fund through a partnership with the Bank of North Dakota (BND). FHLB created the … Continued
Over the past decade, the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency has issued over $3 billion in bonds to fund the purchase of over 16,000 home loans. While this is a great achievement, our work continues as we strive to ensure … Continued
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency will be accepting applications through the state’s Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) Single-Family Housing Pilot Program beginning March 1, 2024. Applications will be evaluated on a first come, first served basis based on the 2024 Housing … Continued
Over the last decade, economic growth driven by the energy and agriculture industries has changed the landscape of North Dakota. While the population density isn’t the same as its urban counterpart, rural communities face their own unique housing needs. Contributing … Continued
As 2023 winds down and we look back at all that’s happened this year, I am grateful to each of you for your continued partnership and support of North Dakota Housing Finance Agency. Earlier this year, the Industrial Commission approved … Continued
Over the years, NDHFA has grown in both staff and programs and branched into new divisions that truly allow us to work in the full spectrum of housing from homelessness to homeownership. Working in this industry for so many years … Continued
The relationship between like-minded North Dakota organizations is contributing to progress with, and the availability of, affordable housing in the state. North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) and Lewis & Clark Development Group (LCD Group) share a common goal – … Continued
Last fall, the Statewide Housing Needs Assessment was completed, providing many insights into the barriers residents face when accessing housing. Recently, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments released data that echoed an important … Continued