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AHA Receives "High Performer" Rating from HUD
November 2007
The Area Housing Authority is again recognized as a “High Performer”
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the
administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
"It means a great deal to receive this designation,” said Douglas
Tapking, Executive Director, “and staff is to be applauded for their
continued commitment to effectively managing such a massive and complex
program."
This is the 4th consecutive year that the Area Housing Authority has
earned this distinction.
To
earn the rank of “High Performer” from HUD, the Agency demonstrated
compliance with HUD regulations and proved efficient use of funding and
resources while serving the greatest possible number of needy
residents. All aspects of the Section 8 program administration were
subjected to HUD audits and inquiries to quantify the Agency’s
performance. A total score of 90% is required to be ranked as a high
performing agency.
Now accepting applications for AHA-Owned Housing
November 2007
The Area Housing Authority owns and manages several hundred housing
units across the county. Vacancies in this complexes are unpredictable.
For information regarding current vacancies, please refer to the Rental
Listing.
More Resources for Home Buyers in Ventura County
November 2007
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors recently approved a
joint-powers agreement to participate in the National Homebuyers Fund
(NFH). The NFH loan program provides 100% home loans for both low and
moderate income first-time homebuyers in Ventura County, even if the
buyers do not have funds for a traditional down payment or closing
costs. The NHF programs offer loan options to households earning up to
$111,300 in Ventura County.
The NHF loan offers:
- Below-market interest rates
- Fixed-rate loans with terms up to 40 years
- Down payment and closing cost assistance
Additional
information on the NHF loan is available through local lenders and the
Area Housing Authority’s Path to Homeownership Workshops. For
more information on upcoming workshop dates, please call 1-800-549-0337
ext 167.
Lenders
interested in receiving more information or training on the NFH loan
programs may contact Steve Carrigan at 805-389-0282.
Updated Schedule Home Buyers Workshops
February 2008
A PATH TO HOME OWNERSHIP
An educational workshop sponsored by the Area Housing Authority for
anyone wanting to buy a home including first-time homebuyers.
(NOT A SALES PRESENTATION)
Learn About:
- Special
state-sponsored down payment assistance to help first-time home buyers.
These are zero down payment, below market rates (not 80/20 and not
variable rates).
- Excellent options for families earning from about
- $55,000 to $113,981 a year
- An "apples to apples" comparison of 5 years of rent
payments to 5 years of mortgage payments using market-rate, real life examples
- Calculating potential tax benefits of home ownership
- Raising your FICO score
Workshop includes free credit and FICO reports
along with pre-qualification analysis
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, in ENGLISH
Simi Valley Town Center, Upstairs, Above "Guest Services"
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, in ENGLISH
Camarillo Chamber of Commerce
2400 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 6:00 to 7:00
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