Officials from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority are asking residents around the state to take a survey pertaining to Fair Housing.
Continue readingPotential New Housing in North Judson
The North Judson Town Council announced they will be meeting with the Indiana Housing Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and a potential developer who is considering building homes on current properties owned by the town.
Continue readingIHCDA Pauses Application Process for Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program Friday, July 29
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is taking a hiatus on accepting new applications for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program beginning Friday, July 29 at 5 p.m. ET.
Continue readingCrowdfunding Campaign Launches for Memorial Swinging Bridge Project in Winamac
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) launched a crowdfunding campaign to help gather funds for the Town of Winamac’s Memorial Swinging Bridge lighting project.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Look into Crowdfunding Campaign for Upcoming Project
The Hamlet Town Council members are going to look into a Crowdfunding campaign in order to gather funds for an upcoming project.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Enters into Agreement for Low Income Water Assistance Program
The North Judson Town Council members approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) so residents may seek assistance with water and sewer bill payment help.
Continue readingLt. Governor Joins Local Officials to Cut Ribbon on Culver Housing Development
The completion of a Culver workforce housing development was celebrated by state and local officials Saturday. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and developer Kevin Berger cut the ribbon on The Paddocks. The 48-unit income-based housing development was part of Culver’s Stellar Community plans.
Continue readingKnox Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Work Wrapping Up, following Delays
After two years, the City of Knox is finally about to close out its Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation grant. In March of 2019, the city got funding from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to help homeowners make needed repairs.
Continue readingKnox to Explore Additional Options to Encourage Housing Development
The City of Knox may have to rethink its approach when it comes to attracting housing. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that it doesn’t look like tax credits would be an option.
Continue readingApplications Being Accepted for Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent due to COVID-19 can now apply for more help from the state. Applications are now being accepted for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program, according to Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe.
Continue readingMore Rental Assistance Will Soon Be Available, Thanks to COVID-19 Relief Bill
More help is coming for Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent. Indiana’s gotten about $448 million for emergency rental and utility assistance, as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill.
Continue readingIndiana Making another $10 Million Available for COVID-19 Rental Assistance
Indiana is expanding its help for Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic, as the ban on evictions comes to an end. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is adding another $15 million to its COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
Continue readingMore Than 20,000 Applications Received for Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
A program to help Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic has gotten more than 20,000 applications. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe gave an update on the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference.
Continue readingStarke County Reaches Goal for Matching Grant
The generosity of Starke County residents will ensure that the members of the Starke County Veterans War Memorial Plaza Committee have what funding is needed to successfully complete the construction of the plaza.
Continue readingJust a Few Days Left to Help Starke County Veterans Memorial Project Reach Crowdfunding Goal
With just a few days left in its crowfunding campaign, the new Starke County Veterans Memorial is less than $1,200 away from its new $60,000 goal.
Continue readingMore Than 11,000 Apply for COVID-19 Rental Assistance in Program’s First Two Days
The Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program has already gotten thousands of applications.
Continue readingStarke County Veterans Memorial Committee Continues Urging Donations As Crowdfunding Deadline Nears
With less than a week left in its crowdfunding campaign, the Starke County Veterans Memorial is on track to meet its goal. If the effort raises $50,000 by next Tuesday, that amount will be matched by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Continue readingDeadline Extended to Purchase Pavers for Starke County Veterans War Memorial Plaza
The deadline to purchase commemorative pavers for the Starke County Veterans War Memorial Plaza project has been extended.
Continue readingStarke County Veterans War Memorial Plaza Fundraising Efforts Ongoing
Efforts continue to raise $50,000 for the Starke County Veterans War Memorial Plaza project.
Continue readingNorth Judson Buys 205 and 207 Lane Street for Potential Residential, Retail Development
The Town of North Judson is taking steps to potentially redevelop a downtown property. A resolution to purchase the vacant lot at 205 and 207 Lane Street was recently passed by the town council. That’s where a building partially collapsed back in 2017, disrupting the downtown area for months until the town was able to complete the demolition.
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