Austin welcomes the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies to Town

Austin, TX: The City of Austin, the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, the Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies and the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation welcome more than 450 housing professionals from all over the country this week.

The group, in town for the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA) annual conference will spend time sharing information and increasing its knowledge on affordable housing finance. The conference provides an environment to gain cutting-edge information and examples of affordable housing financing methods and practices.

The National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA), founded in 1982, is the national association of professionals working to finance affordable housing in the broader community development context at the local level. A not-for-profit association, NALHFA is an advocate before Congress and federal agencies on legislative and regulatory issues affecting affordable housing. The association also provides technical assistance and educational opportunities to its members and the public.

Austin was selected to host the 2005 conference because of its beauty, diversity, shifting demographics and the increasing challenge of providing affordable housing for all its citizens. As part of the conference, attendees will enjoy some of the city's local activities including: the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower center; the historic French Legation; a walking tour of the economic revitalization occurring downtown; and, a housing tour highlighting the investments to developing and maintaining affordable homes.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Please call 974-3100 (voice) or 974-3102 (TDD) for assistance. This project is made possible by funding from HUD through the City of Austin.

CONTACT: Julie Beggs, 974-3121