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Novogradac recently compiled a list of agencies’ criteria for addressing the community revitalization plan preference and found that all states have some form of recognizing CRPs or an equivalent, including target areas or redevelopment plans.

Tenants at Burbank Apartments in Massachusetts sued when the building’s owner decided not to renew a Section 8 contract with HUD, arguing that it would disproportionately impact people of color. The court’s final decision was made after careful consideration of last summer’s Supreme Court ruling on disparate impact and the Fair Housing Act.

NH&RA members topped Affordable Housing Finance’s rankings of Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers and Owners of 2015.

The proposed demonstration RFA will provide forgivable loans of up to $750,000 to non-profit Applicants to finance small rental housing developments of no more than 10 units to serve as permanent housing to extremely low and low income homeless households.

New York Homes and Community Renewal released its Multifamily Open Window RFP for capital sources primarily available to projects financed by HFA tax-exempt bonds.

Minnesota Housing is making available $12.9 million in 2017 Housing Tax Credits Round 1, deferred loans, rental assistance and operating support, and other funding sources. Intent to Apply is due June 2. Applications are due June 16.

Florida Housing provided an explanation of ongoing analysis of Qualified Census Tracts, as well as example data and maps, on its website.

In order to apply for funding through the Housing Trust Fund, a Non-Profit entity must be approved by SC Housing.

The Annual Action Plan is part of the five-year strategy that was adopted in 2015 and is a prerequisite to receive federal funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The Plan includes an allocation plan for the use of potential funds from the National Housing Trust Fund.

Attendees will learn about the housing development process, real estate terminology, selection of contract service providers, cost containment, and more.

Florida Housing will hold a workshop on Thursday, April 28, 2016, starting at 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, to discuss the proposed Allocation Plan with the public and stakeholders. The meeting will be available in person at Florida Housing Finance Corporation and also available by phone.

The Draft 2017-2018 Qualified Allocation Plan and related documents have been posted to the April 2016 Public Hearings page of the MSHDA web site.