It's More Than a House!
It's More Than a House!
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Join us in building dreams. Because every family, every person, deserves a place to call home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast addresses themes such as housing policy, community development, and federal influence on local neighborhoods, with episodes like the inaugural discussion with Senator Mike Rounds focusing on how government decisions shape housing for homeowners and renters alike.
Join us in building dreams. Because every family, every person, deserves a place to call home.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode of It’s More Than a House features South Dakota Housing Director Chaz Olson in conversation with host Scott Engman. They discuss the agency’s mission to create affordable housing opportunities through programs ranging from first-time homebuyer assistance and down payment grants to financing for developers and special initiatives like the Governor’s House Program, where incarcerated individuals build affordable homes while learning trades. Olson outlines major efforts such as the $200 million Housing Infrastructure Program, the flexible Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF), and the innovative Grants for Grads program, which helps recent graduates purchase homes in South Dakota. The conversation also explores housing affordability challenges, growth trends, and the importance of housing in building strong communities.
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