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Help Available for Qualified Homebuyers in Arlington
If you are interested in becoming a homeowner in Arlington, help is now available. Qualified homebuyers can participate in the Arlington Housing Finance Corporation’s Mortgage Credit Certificate program, also known as MCC. The Arlington Housing Finance Corporation’s MCC Program is a federal income tax credit designed to assist those who are trying to become homeowners. [...]
Volunteers Still Needed for Arlington’s Homeless Count
Volunteer for Arlington’s Homeless Count Night on January 24, 2013, and make a difference for our community and those in need. The Arlington Housing Authority is looking for volunteers to go out and survey homeless individuals in several designated geographic areas throughout the city. The biennial Homeless Count Night is an effort to learn more about [...]
Arlington Housing Authority Renovates 2500th Home in Time for Christmas
Home for the holidays will have special meaning this year for one Arlington family who just had a major home renovation completed by the Arlington Housing Authority. Gene and Janis Gameson’s home was built in 1957 and the couple has lived there for the past 20 years. Their home was in desperate need of repair, [...]
Arlington Housing Authority Receives NAHRO Award
The Arlington Housing Authority (AHA) keeps bringing in the awards. AHA was recently recognized by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) for developing and creatively implementing an innovative program that addressed the impact of foreclosures on the community. AHA Executive Director David Zappasodi and Curtis Boozer, Vice Chair of the Board of [...]
Get Paid for Your Home Improvements
If you have been waiting to make those costly upgrades to your home, it’s time to make it happen. The Arlington Home Improvement Incentive Program is in place to help you pay for capital improvements and energy efficient renovations. How does it work? A one-time rebate equal to 10 times the amount of the increase [...]
Apartment Managers Partner for a Safer Community
Education on Arlington Animal Related Laws for Pets Presented at Quarterly Meeting Most Arlington residents are aware of the leash laws for pets, but did you know that when you walk your pet, you are responsible for removing and disposing of waste in a sanitary and lawful manner? This law is not just for residents [...]
Arlington Housing Authority Wins Regional Awards, National Awards of Merit
The Arlington Housing Authority (AHA) has plenty to be proud of these days. The department won three Southwest National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (SW NAHRO) awards this summer, including the prestigious Charles L. Farris Award. David Zappasodi, AHA executive director, was presented the Farris Award at the SW NAHRO conference in June. The [...]
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Community Meeting Provides Feedback
Sixty-two area residents attended a community meeting on Jan. 31 to discuss the High Oak Terrace project. The High Oak Terrace Apartments, built in 1970 to provide housing to low-income residents, became a magnet for drugs, prostitution, and other crime. With the help of federal grant funding, the apartments were demolished in 2005 with plans [...]
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Vacant Lot Could Become City Park
For years, High Oak Terrace Apartments sunk into disrepair. Built in 1970 to provide housing to low-income residents, the 132-unit apartment became a magnet for drugs, prostitution, and other crime. With the help of federal grant funding, the apartments were demolished in 2005 with plans to build single-family homes on the vacant lot. Now, almost [...]
New Down Payment Loan Program
If you have long dreamed of becoming a homeowner, but just need a bit of a boost in order to make your down payment, you’re in luck—the City may be able to lend a hand. The City of Arlington sponsors a down payment and closing cost assistance program for qualified first-time homebuyers with modest incomes [...]
Boys & Girls Club of Arlington Crowns its Champions for Kids
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