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• Contact your local public housing authority to verify if they
are accepting applications for Section 8 housing or to learn
aSSoCiaTe • how to apply for a waiting list.

Never provide your Social Security Number, personal
information, or any financial details on unofficial websites or
HAPPENINGS • social media platforms.
Be aware that housing authorities do not charge a fee to join a
waiting list.
Bismarck If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, please contact the

Kelly Hoeven recently joined the Brady North Dakota Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division
Martz & Associates team as a manager in the immediately.
financial institutions practice segment. Kelly’s
background as a former FDIC bank regulator Bismarck
and experience from her previous role as chief North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is now
compliance/audit officer will play a pivotal role accepting applications for programs that support the development
in enhancing the consulting services offered by of affordable rental housing and offer homeownership and rental
Brady Martz & Associates, namely consumer assistance to low-income households.
compliance, strategic planning, mentorship Kelly Hoeven
program, regulatory exam preparation, policy reviews, credit NDHFA is accepting applications for four housing programs:
reviews, and bank specialty program audits. The federally funded HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) addresses critical housing needs by supporting housing
Bismarck production and funding homeownership and rental assistance
Branden Rasmussen, cloud services programs for low-income households with approximately $2 million
specialist at Dakota Carrier Network, available.
recently earned Veeam Certified Architect Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program incentivizes
(VMCA) certification, enhancing DCN’s the production or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing by
ability to effectively manage and protect offering federal income tax credits to property owners for up to 10
customers’ virtual environments. The years, based on their capital investment and level of commitment
VMCA certification validates Rasmussen’s to low-income tenancy. Credits of approximately $3.1 million are
expertise in managing and protecting virtual available.
environments using Veeam backup, disaster Branden Rasmussen
recovery, and data management software. This is the highest level The National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) supports the development
of Veeam certification. Rasmussen holds numerous other industry and preservation of affordable rental housing for extremely low-
certifications including Veeam Certified Engineer, VMware income households, including those experiencing homelessness and
Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2023, and has approximately $2.7 million available.
numerous CompTIA and Microsoft certifications. The state-funded Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) supports the
development of affordable multifamily housing for various
Bismarck demographic groups, including low- to moderate-wage workers, the
aging population, individuals with disabilities, and those at risk of
North Dakota State Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is
asking those seeking public housing to be on the lookout for homelessness. Approximately $4.9 million is available for project
financing.
suspicious websites or social media posts regarding the opening of
a waitlist for specific properties as part of the Section 8 Housing The application process for these programs is competitive, with
Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). Fraudulent entities, in conditional commitments from NDHFA awarded to top-scoring
a number of states around the country, are posing as official projects. Applicants must demonstrate the need for their proposed
state housing agencies and are asking for personal information. project or program and ensure the costs are reasonable. The deadline
Individuals seeking public housing are urged to be vigilant and to for submissions is 5 p.m. CDT on September 30, 2024.
verify the legitimacy of any website or social media account claiming More information about the programs and application process
to offer information or applications for Section 8 housing. To protect is available on NDHFA’s website or by contacting the agency’s
the safety and the security of your personal information, please Planning and Housing Division at (800) 292-8621, (701) 328-8080,
follow these guidelines:
711 (TTY) or hfainfo@nd.gov.

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