Rep. Matsui Announces Nearly $1 Million for Sacramento Housing Programs

Funds Will Provide Housing for Disabled Families; Housing Assistance for Native Americans

WASHINGTON, DC – July 7, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) today announced an additional $928,364 in federal funds for housing initiatives in Sacramento. Two grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will provide $878,784 to the Sacramento County Housing Authority, and $49,580 to the Buena Vista Rancheria. The Sacramento County Housing Authority will receive funding under the Designated Housing Fund, to provide housing for disabled families. Buena Vista Rancheria, home to the Me-Wuk Indian Tribe, will receive funding through the Indian Housing Block Grant Program to provide decent, safe and affordable housing for lower-income Native Americans.

“I have heard from many Sacramento families throughout the past year,” said Congresswoman Matsui, “Most of whom are burdened during this volatile economic time. I am happy to announce these additional grant awards, which will provide for those most affected during this period. With unemployment rates continuing to rise, this funding could not have come at a more crucial time.”

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