General News
Olson Named South Dakota Housing Director
Chas Olson has been appointed executive director of South Dakota Housing.
KHC Offers Operating Grants to Nonprofit Partners
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) announced a funding application for modest operating grants, open on August 1, to nonprofit partners across the Commonwealth.
NCSHA Releases Draft Recommended Practices in Housing Credit Administration
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) released the draft of its updated Recommended Practices in Housing Credit Administration (summary and red-line version).
Rhode Island Extends State Historic Credit Sunset through June 30, 2024
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee (D) recently signed H.B. 6016, which extends the sunset date of the state historic tax credit (HTC) to June 30, 2024 or until the maximum aggregate credits is exhausted.
Kansas Housing Provides $154 Million for Affordable Housing Development
Kansas Housing (KH) announced that it will add a collective 522 affordable homes to their housing stock, thanks to funds awarded through the state’s competitive housing development application process.
Oregon Approves $103.5 Million in LIFT Funding
The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved $103.5 million in Local Innovation Fast Track (LIFT) funding to go to 10 affordable housing developments across the state.
Applications for FHLBank of Pittsburg’s AHP, Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Due Aug. 9
The 2023 funding round for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and voluntary housing grant initiative is now open with approximately $20.3 million in available funding for AHP and $8 million for the voluntary housing grant initiative.
Ohio Enacts $100 Million State LIHTC
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) passed the FY 2024 budget (H.B. 33), which includes a new $100 million per year state LIHTC.
Texas Enacts $25 Million State LIHTC
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) recently signed H.B. 1058, which creates a $25 million State LIHTC for up to the amount of Federal LIHTC allocation amount for each property.
Wisconsin Enacts Bipartisan Package of Affordable Housing Legislation
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) signed five bipartisan bills to address the need for more affordable housing options in Wisconsin.
Hawaii Enacts Legislation to Increase Affordable Housing, Reduce Homelessness
Hawaii Governor Josh Green (D) signed ten bills that will expand access to affordable housing and provide much-needed assistance to families and individuals who might be at risk of becoming homeless:
Urban Institute Releases Housing Shortage Study
The Urban Institute released a study via the Stories and Data Tools to examine the current housing shortage in the U.S. and how zoning near transit can assist with tackling this issue.