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2010-08-24

Largest Decline in Housing Sales Ever Recorded
July numbers worst in the 40+ years these records have been compiled MASW bulletSee story

2010-08-18

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel calls for $127 million housing package for Missourians suffering from mental illness
Plan requires no new spending or revenue and works to end chronic homelessness MASW bulletSee story

 

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September 2, 2010

Affordable Housing & Homelessness

Senate to Vote on National Housing Trust Fund
National Low Income Housing Coalition Urges Calls
06/07/2010

The Affordable Housing and Homelessness Task Force is committed to increasing the supply of affordable, accessible housing, and reducing the numbers of homeless people in Missouri through the prioritization of rental, utility, and affordable housing assistance into the areas of greatest need.

Goals for 2010

  1. Actively support legislation increasing revenue for Missouri Housing Trust Fund.
  2. Preserve, Protect, and Upgrade Low-Income Housing Stock by:
    1. Opposing indiscriminant use of Eminent Domain;
    2. Supporting efforts toward an Energy Affordability Plan; and,
    3. Increasing Universal Design.
  3. Work toward affirmatively furthering fair housing and the elimination of housing discrimination in Missouri.

Energize Missouri Housing Initiative

DNR issues RFP
Funds for Low-Income Households
Help with Energy Efficiency, Utilities

Housing and Mortgagees for People with Disabilities is a guide is for persons living with a disability and in need of useful information and assistance in buying a home. The guide also turns to you who have a family-member, friend or other relation with a disability and want to learn more about homeownership.

Read more information on MASW’s involvement with the effort to increase the revenue in the Missouri Housing Trust Fund

Read about the recent Chronic Homelessness Initiative.

Check the Homeless Missourians Information System page for updates.

If you are interested in participating in the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Task Force please contact Liz Hagar-Mace, (573) 353-9113.

To get more information on the task force, to read Minutes, and to see our next scheduled meeting date, visit the HMIS (part of the the) Affordable Housing & Homeless Task Force.

Staffed by Sandy Wilson.

2001 Census

Updated: 06/07/2010

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