WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 2, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), along with representatives from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development division, held a videoconference today on federal housing loans and grants opportunities. This informational session provided attendees with an overview of federal housing assistance grants and programs, as well as federal resources and funding opportunities available to facilitate affordable housing projects.
“With the majority of my district being rural, I encourage the residents, city and county governments, and housing agencies across TX-28 to take full advantage of these opportunities,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. “Home ownership is an integral part of the American Dream and I am committed to connecting the full reach of federal resources to local needs.”
Conferenced in live from Washington, D.C. and San Antonio, TX, Mr. Richard Lopez, San Antonio Field Office Director for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Valerie Piper, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, Jackie Williams, Ph.D. Director of the Office of Rural Housing & Economic Development at HUD and four representatives from USDA Rural Development presented information and took questions. USDA presented specifically on opportunities for families to purchase single and multi-family housing through the use of grants and loans. HUD provided information on grants and initiatives to improve housing, especially in areas along the U.S.-Mexico border and specifically highlighting the Border Community Capital Initiative.
In attendance at the grants videoconferences were representatives from housing authorities, grant writers, and city and county officials. The Office of Congressman Cuellar hosted four separate videoconferences in Laredo, San Antonio, Floresville, and Rio Grande City.
