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Project

Housing Arkansas

Center:

AR-University of Arkansas Partners, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Renee Holmes
[email protected]
479-871-2836

Project Description:

Housing Arkansas is a broad coalition of stakeholders interested in safe, accessible, affordable housing. Affordable housing is a need for many segments of the state, including individuals with disabilities. Arkansas established a Housing Trust Fund in 2009, but had not directed any funding to the program until 2013. Housing Arkansas is seeking $10-15 million annually from the state budget for the fund.

Keyword(s):

Affordable housing, Housing Trust Fund, state coalition

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Housing-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State