$5M Camera Project Underway in AC
A $5 Million camera project is designed to make Atlantic City a safer place to live, work and visit.
Will Powell
Will Powell is from Baltimore, Maryland, and is a Contributing Writer for atlanticcityfocus.com. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and graduated with a B.S. in English from Towson University
Students awarded "On-the-Spot" college acceptance during ACHS Viking Week
ATLANTIC CITY – Several Atlantic City High School students were awarded on-the-spot college acceptances at the Atlantic City Youth Services’ 2nd ‘Viking Week,’ according to a report from the city government. The weeklong event, which also included a pep Rally, a College Band Showcase and student-career workshops took place at Atlantic
HUD Increases Housing Choice Voucher Program for 2023
The Atlantic City and Pleasantville housing authorities are receiving increased funding for their program renewal, however, Bridgeton is receiving a slight funding decrease.
Atlantic City, County Area Agencies Receive HUD Grants to Fight Homeless
Under the program, 224 New Jersey housing projects will be awarded more than $54 million. According to HUD, the goal of the Continuum of Care program is to assist in the Biden Administration’s goal of a 25% reduction in homelessness by 2025, and eventually eliminating homelessness altogether.
Biden Administration Announces New Mortgage Premium Reduction Program
The FHA estimates that any borrower purchasing a one-unit single family home with a $265,000 mortgage will save approximately $800 this year as a result of the new program, and the FHA also believes that a lower annual MIP can also help more Americans qualify for mortgages.
Cape, Cumberland Housing Authorities Get Funding to Make Improvements
Bridgeton, Vineland and Millville will receive funding in Cumberland County. The Cape May and Wildwood housing authority will receive funding in Cape May County. Each will receive portions of the Capital Fund Program’s award.
Federal Home Enhancement Program Opens for Public Comments
The Federal Housing Authority formally published a Request for Information in the Federal Register publication seeking input from the public on how it can improve its Single Family 203k Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program
HUD Touts Success in New Jersey with Pandemic Home Retention Programs
According to HUD, Federal Housing Authority borrowers in New Jersey. who were unable to make their mortgage payments during the pandemic were given COVID-19 forbearances or longer-term solutions, such as loan modifications. HUD also states that availability of these programs will continue.