CLPHA Press Room

From the Los Angeles County Development Authority:

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and the Los Angeles County Community Development Foundation (LACDF) proudly awarded scholarships to students in the LACDA’s Public Housing and Section 8 Programs. The Resident Scholarship Program accepted scholarship applications in November and recently awarded five students with a $1,000 scholarship to ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education. Scholarship recipients are either currently attending or will be enrolled at Cal State LA, Cal Poly Pomona, East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Habor College, and the Universal Technical Institute.

The Resident Scholarship is awarded by the LACDF, a nonprofit organization created to inspire and provide positive life-changing opportunities to the LACDA’s Public Housing residents and Section 8 participants. All high school and college students living in a County Public Housing or Section 8 household, are encouraged to apply. These scholarship opportunities provide recipients with financial support to ease their college experience and cover costs to avoid debt. Scholarships are provided by the generous donations of donors such as Edison International, California Community Foundation, and LACDA employees.

“The Resident Scholarship Program celebrates the hard work and bright futures of students in our Public Housing and Section 8 Programs striving to continue their higher education,” said Emilio Salas, LACDA Executive Director. “Through our partnership with the LACDF, residents are provided with resources and support to dream big, reach their goals, and succeed.”

From the Los Angeles County Development Authority:

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and the Los Angeles County Community Development Foundation (LACDF) proudly awarded scholarships to students in the LACDA’s Public Housing and Section 8 Programs. The Resident Scholarship Program accepted scholarship applications in November and recently awarded five students with a $1,000 scholarship to ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education. Scholarship recipients are either currently attending or will be enrolled at Cal State LA, Cal Poly Pomona, East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Habor College, and the Universal Technical Institute.

The Resident Scholarship is awarded by the LACDF, a nonprofit organization created to inspire and provide positive life-changing opportunities to the LACDA’s Public Housing residents and Section 8 participants. All high school and college students living in a County Public Housing or Section 8 household, are encouraged to apply. These scholarship opportunities provide recipients with financial support to ease their college experience and cover costs to avoid debt. Scholarships are provided by the generous donations of donors such as Edison International, California Community Foundation, and LACDA employees.

“The Resident Scholarship Program celebrates the hard work and bright futures of students in our Public Housing and Section 8 Programs striving to continue their higher education,” said Emilio Salas, LACDA Executive Director. “Through our partnership with the LACDF, residents are provided with resources and support to dream big, reach their goals, and succeed.”

From the New York City Housing Authority's press release:

On Friday, May 8, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) closed on the financing for a $349 million Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) project that will bring comprehensive renovations to over 1,200 residents living in four residential buildings at Moore Houses and East 152nd Street-Courtlandt Avenue in the Melrose section of the Bronx. The buildings have now converted to Project-Based Section 8 through the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, unlocking funding that will allow the PACT partner team – Mega Group Development, Brisa Builders Development – to address the capital needs of the development and begin fully rehabilitating apartments, shared spaces, grounds, and building infrastructure to improve residents' quality of life. A PACT first, the comprehensive renovations to Moore Houses and East 152nd Street-Courtlandt Avenue will fully electrify all four buildings for heat, cooling, cooking, and hot water service. The PACT program maintains residents' rights and preserves affordable rents for all households.   

“This $349 million closing represents top-to-bottom building and home improvements for the residents of Moore Houses and East 152nd Street-Courtlandt Avenue, shaped by their input and managed by a team they helped select,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg. “Congratulations to each of the residents, and to NYCHA, Mega Group, Brisa Builders, and Cornell Pace teams, on this important milestone – I look forward to seeing much-needed improvements made in the coming years, including electrification, upgrades to community spaces, flood protection, and more.”  

“With this financial closing, we're unlocking the necessary funding to complete comprehensive renovations to Moore Houses and East 152nd Street-Courtlandt Avenue,” said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “Through the PACT modernization of these two developments, we'll be making critical quality of life improvements to residents' homes and buildings, as well as common areas and outdoor spaces. This will also be the first time that a NYCHA project has electrified more than one building, as we bring heating, cooling, cooking, and hot water services online in all four buildings, allowing for a greener, more efficient future and reliable utilities while also activating new indoor amenity spaces for resident use.”  

“This financial closing brings the PACT program to a total of $10.3 billion unlocked citywide for improvements to NYCHA campuses, buildings, homes, and most importantly, for the communities that call them home,” said NYCHA Executive Vice President and Chief Real Estate Officer Jonathan Gouveia. “PACT has brought sweeping improvements to the doorsteps and into the homes of so many NYCHA residents, making a tangible difference in their lives, and we're looking forward to continuing this progress at Moore Houses and East 152nd Street-Courtlandt Avenue.”  

“The tenant association is excited and eagerly anticipating the upcoming repairs that the PACT partners will be implementing here at Moore Houses,” said Moore Houses Tenant Association President Rosa Pinero. “We’re looking forward to the positive impact this will have on the community. It’s awesome to see real investment here – making it safter, cleaner, and more pleasurable for our tenants – and the new landscaping and building updates will have a big impact on our daily lives. We have maintained a great relationship with the PACT partners in a way that allows us to feel seen and heard, and we’re thrilled that our development will finally receive lasting changes that will benefit our residents for many years to come.”  

Read the full press release here.

Atlanta Housing (AH) has launched two new programs aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities for low-income households. 

At AH's 2026 State of Atlanta Housing event, the PHA announced a new initiative providing up to $60,000 in down payment assistance for eligible participants in its Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), more than doubling the previous maximum of $25,000. AH also announced a new partnership between Atlanta Housing (AH) and Pretium designed to create a complete and more achievable pathway to homeownership for HCVP families.

Together, these efforts combine significant financial assistance, access to quality homes and personalized homebuyer support to help families successfully transition from subsidized housing to homeownership within the City of Atlanta. Through the Pretium partnership, eligible families can pursue the purchase of single-family homes sold by Pretium while also receiving tailored education and financial guidance to navigate the process with confidence. 

“Atlanta Housing remains focused on our vision to use housing as a foundation to lift families to economic freedom,” said Terri M. Lee, President and CEO of Atlanta Housing. “This new partnership reflects the kind of public-private collaboration we believe is essential to close the gap between housing stability and economic opportunity. We are grateful for Pretium’s willingness to partner with Atlanta Housing to help remove barriers to homeownership for our families.” 

“Our new $60,000 down payment assistance program is about turning readiness into reality. These families are stable, working, and ready for the next step. Today, we are making our most significant investment in down payment assistance yet. As we help one family move forward, we also free up space for another,” Lee added. 

“Pretium has long served Housing Choice Voucher families in Atlanta, and we are proud to help create a pathway for those same residents to become homeowners,” said Tatiana Gutierrez, Head of Corporate Impact at Pretium. “This partnership demonstrates how public-private partnerships expand access to homeownership while bringing capital to preserve safe, quality, affordable housing stock for local rental markets. We look forward to working with Atlanta Housing to continue supporting families on their paths to homeownership.”  

At the center of the new partnership initiative is a coordinated approach that pairs financial support with housing access and long-term stability investments. Pretium will offer single-family homes within the city priced at or below $375,000 for participating families and provide a seller subsidy of up to $10,000 per transaction based on lease tenure. The company will also fund and complete, with its affiliate Progress Residential, up to $15,000 in property renovations for each home, as needed, and offer one year of post-purchase repair, maintenance and homeowner-stability support to help ensure long-term success. 

Beyond the transaction itself, the partnership also introduces workforce development opportunities tied to Atlanta’s housing ecosystem. These pathways will support careers in property management, maintenance, construction and administrative services, helping families build not only equity through homeownership but also long-term income stability. 

The pilot builds on Atlanta Housing’s existing homeownership program, which has provided up to $25,000 in down payment assistance and other supports to help families pursue ownership. When a participating HCVP family transitions to homeownership through the pilot, Pretium will coordinate with Atlanta Housing to make the vacated home, or an alternative home, available for another eligible voucher holder creating a cycle of opportunity that expands access across the system. 

While homeownership remains one of the clearest pathways to long-term stability and economic independence, many Atlanta families continue to face barriers including limited affordable inventory, high upfront costs and the complexity of preparing for and sustaining a mortgage. This initiative is designed to directly address those challenges. 

To further strengthen outcomes, an Atlanta-based mortgage partner will deliver HUD-approved homebuyer education and individualized mortgage-readiness assessments to prepare families for sustainable homeownership. The lender will also assist buyers in identifying supplemental down-payment or closing-cost resources to maximize purchasing power and long-term success. 

This new partnership is another innovation in Atlanta Housing’s broader Resident Renaissance initiative, a resident-centered strategy to help families move from housing stability to economic mobility and long-term independence. Resident Renaissance is powered by Atlanta Housing’s continued work with the private sector to build a more complete ecosystem of support for residents. By aligning housing, workforce development, transportation and other life-building resources, Atlanta Housing is creating stronger pathways for families to thrive.