Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has used his line item veto to eliminate all $191 million of funding for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance Program from the California state budget. This was the governor's single biggest line item veto.

The Governor did not seek any public input before making this drastic and unexpected cut. The line-item veto takes $150 million from low-income renters and $41 million from low-income homeowners.

Change is coming to Washington and we need to be a part of it.

The federal tax credits for energy efficiency have been extended by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. These tax credits can be used in addition to the financial incentives available from SCE's California New Homes Program (CANHP).

NLHA is a 500 membership organization dedicated to the provision and preservation of federally assisted rental housing for low income families.

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) expects to receive Mayor and City Council authority to issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF).

For additional information, please visit the Members Only section of the SCANPH website or http://www.scanph.org/node/682

On April 4, 2006, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the Homeless Prevention Initiative which allocated $20 Million for the creation of an affordable housing revolving loan fund. The Los Angeles County Housing Innovation Fund, LLC, a joint venture betweenof the Low Income Investment Fund, Century Housing Corporation, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing will be administering the fund.

Thai Town has been named a Preserve America Community, a national designation that makes the neighborhood eligible for federal grants. It will also help raise the profile of this Los Angeles neighborhood gem, giving more people an opportunity to learn about Thai American culture.

LACEH&H has 2 office spaces to sublease for progressive nonprofits, 6 month lease with a month to month after that; Located at 2500 Wilshire blvd [between Hoover and Alvarado]- 2 blocks from metro and on major bus routes.

Rent:

$400 per office- each office is fully equipped- filing cabinets; desk office chair, phone-price includes high speed internet and access to conference room that seats 20;

Parking $80 per month per space;

24 hour access to building year round;

Wanted: Small Office Space in Los Angeles

Long tenured organization with a solid balance sheet is seeking approximately 750 sq. ft. of office space in a comfortable and professional atmosphere. Two offices with windows and reception area are desired. Access to a conference room and kitchen is ideal. Lease or sublease ok.

Please contact Angélica Velarde-Rivas at (213) 353-1383 or email angelica@cceda.com

San Diego is one step closer to fulfilling its goal of creating more affordable housing options with the grand opening of Gateway Family Apartments!

The campaign is a member-supported effort that brings together government, business, and the nonprofit sector to expand technology adoption and education, as well as public-purpose online media to those who need it most.

Los Vientos to add 89 family apartments in Barrio Logan community

AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc., one of California's leading builders of workforce and low-income housing, recently broke ground on Los Vientos, its first affordable housing development in San Diego. Featuring 89 family apartments, Los Vientos is scheduled to open in Fall 2009.

Nonprofit Developer Is One Of Only Two California Recipients Honored For Energy Excellence In Affordable Housing

Many of you have heard the news and, if you haven't this letter is to inform you, that our Founder, Guiding Light, and President and CEO, Dr. DarEll T. Weist, retired as of the end of January from 1010 Development Corporation. "Out to pasture" as they say, or in his case, a chance to slow down and engage in some long deferred interests and projects. Fortunately, he will continue as a member of the Board of Directors.

The Western Center & Law and Poverty would like to assist advocates keep up to date with new housing law developments. The WCLP highlights some noteworthy new housing laws that took effect on January 1st of 2008:

Public Counsel is in the process of reevaluating our services to nonprofits in order to better meet your needs, and we need your help! Would you please take a moment to take a short on-line survey about the legal issues of most concern to your organization? The survey can be accessed at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=m2RD73LDrbvIANk1_2fZ37Xw_3d_3d All survey responses are anonymous.

The Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce that the preliminary draft Guidelines for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program are available at www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/iig/

Comments must be submitted by January 11, 2008, and two forums to solicit additional comments are scheduled on

January 3rd, 1-4 pm
Junipero Serra State Building
Carmel Room
320 W. Fourth Street
Los Angeles, CA

January 4th, 1-4 pm
Sacramento
400 R Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento River Room

The Orange County Housing Trust has released a Progress Report on its activities. Please download the attachment to read more...