Over the last several months, NDHFA has been working in partnership with NDSU’s Center for Social Research on an update to the Statewide Housing Needs Assessment which was released in 2022. The focus of this updated study is to examine … Continued
As we say goodbye to 2024, it’s a perfect time for reflection on both the progress we’ve made and the challenges that lie ahead. As an agency, we have made great strides in supporting North Dakota’s most vulnerable residents, first-time … Continued
In his 2024 State of the State Address, Governor Burgum called for action to address housing needs through a comprehensive housing plan for the 2025 Legislature to consider. This summer, I had the opportunity to attend sessions with housing stakeholders to … Continued
Over the 13 years that NDHFA’s Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) has been in existence, amazing work has been accomplished. We have helped our communities create more than 3,034 housing units which serve individuals and families from all walks of life. … 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
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
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