Hoeven Announces More than $350,000 in Grants for North Dakota Housing Authorities

WASHINGTON –- March 23, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Senator John Hoeven today announced that North Dakota housing authorities have received 15 grants totaling more than $350,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Public Housing Operating Fund. The program reimburses the operating costs of local housing authorities, which seek to meet the housing needs of low-income persons who are elderly, disabled, veterans, homeless or working poor.

“Safe and affordable housing helps provide a solid foundation for those who are vulnerable and seeking economic security and greater independence,” Hoeven said. “To that end, these funds support the operations of our local housing authorities, who work to meet the unique needs of each of our communities and residents.”

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Hoeven has worked to support housing and community development programs that address the needs and priorities of North Dakota.

The grants are awarded as follows:

Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority – $130,144
Burleigh County Housing Authority – $62,511
Minot Housing Authority – $41,388
Housing Authority of Cass County – $31,482
Housing Authority of the City of Williston – $19,590
Rolette County Housing Authority – $16,715
Ramsey County Housing – $10,101
Mercer County Housing Authority – $9,096
Barnes County Housing Authority – $6,492
Towner County Housing Authority – $5,510
Traill County Housing Authority – $5,496
Nelson County Housing – $5,368
Emmons County Housing Authority – $4,940
Benson County Housing Authority – $2,863
McIntosh County Housing Authority – $1,924