Housing & Development
LAKE COUNTY COURT BUILDING TO BE NAMED AFTER INDIANA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ROBERT D. RUCKER
February 22, 2010 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
February 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Superior Court House in Gary will be named the Robert D. Rucker Building in honor of Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker who is a Gary native. The Lake County Commissioners voted in favor of naming the building at 15 W. 4th Avenue after Justice Rucker. The building houses a number of Lake Superior Courts.Commissioner Roosevelt Allen said the February 17th vote, “Was a vote in recognition of the distinguished, exemplary career of Justice Rucker.
Bayh, Carson meet with HUD secretary regarding Phoenix apartments
December 21, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - December 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Evan Bayh and Congressman André Carson today issued the following joint statement after their meeting with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan regarding the Phoenix Apartments, a Section 8-subsidized apartment complex located in Indianapolis
Visclosky Delivers Resources for More Sidewalks in South Haven
December 3, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - December 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the funding he secured for South Haven to build more sidewalks. The construction project, which will expand on the sidewalks completed earlier this year, will create jobs immediately while addressing a critical safety concern for the community’s children
House Approves CJ’s Home Protection Act
December 2, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The House approved legislation today to provide Americans in the path of dangerous storms with life-saving warnings. CJ’s Home Protection Act requires manufactured and mobile homes to be equipped with emergency weather radios. The bill is named after CJ Martin, a two-year-old boy, whose life was taken by an F3 tornado in Southwest Indiana in 2005.
IDHS Hires New Building Code Compliance Officer
November 18, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Scott Perez, an experienced architect, is Indiana’s new building code compliance officer. He will oversee building construction and fire code enforcement, elevator and amusement ride inspections, review of construction plans and boiler and pressure vessel inspections for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS).
Visclosky Announces Federal Support for Housing Counseling in Northwest Indiana
October 14, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grants to Help Families and Individuals Improve Housing Conditions. Washington, D.C. - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued three grants to Northwest Indiana for housing counseling. The grants, which will go to the Housing Authority of the City of Hammond, Housing Opportunities, Inc., in Porter County, and the Lake County Community Economic Development Department, are intended to help families and individuals improve their housing conditions
Grant Announcement
September 25, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - September 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Baron Hill is pleased to announce that the Housing Authority of the City of New Albany is set to receive almost three million dollars in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to improve public housing for seniors and disabled persons.According to a release issued by HUD, these grants will allow public housing authorities throughout the country to make necessary improvements to public housing communities that will specifically address the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Indiana Residents Affected By Severe Storms and Tornadoes in Porter County
September 10, 2009 Posted by SBA
WASHINGTON, DC - September 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Indiana residents and businesses affected by the severe storms and tornadoes in Porter County on August 19, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today.
Visclosky Announces Support for Viable Urban Communities in Lake County
September 10, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced support for Lake County to build viable urban communities through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME program. The HUD initiatives are designed to increase homeownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing in order to strengthen the local economy
Bayh Announces $53 Million for Home Weatherization Assistance in Indiana
July 22, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - July 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Evan Bayh today announced that Indiana has been awarded nearly $53 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to expand weatherization assistance programs for low- and moderate-income Hoosiers. The funding, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will help lower energy costs for low- and moderate-income families, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create green jobs across the country.
Bayh Announces $9.5 Million for Community Development in Indiana
July 17, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Funding will improve neighborhoods, create jobs in struggling communities. Washington, DC - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Evan Bayh today announced that Indiana will receive more than $9.5 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to revitalize communities and help create jobs for Hoosiers. The funds have been allocated through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Grant Announcement
July 1, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - July 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Baron Hill announced two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants today for the City of Bloomington.
Bayh Announces $21 Million to Expand Affordable Housing in Central Indiana
June 29, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Community development funding will help create jobs in distressed neighborhoods. Washington, DC - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Evan Bayh today announced that Central Indiana will receive more than $21 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to expand affordable housing and improve urban communities. The funds are part of more than $44 million in community development grants awarded to Indiana.
Bayh Announces $4 Million to Expand Affordable Housing in Evansville
June 29, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Evan Bayh today announced that Evansville will receive nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to expand affordable housing and improve urban communities. The funds are part of more than $44 million in community development grants awarded to Indiana
Bayh Announces $3 Million to Expand Affordable Housing in Fort Wayne
June 29, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Community development funding will help create jobs in distressed neighborhoods
Washington, DC - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Evan Bayh today announced that Fort Wayne will receive more than $3 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to expand affordable housing and improve urban communities. The funds are part of more than $44 million in community development grants awarded to Indiana.
