General News
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.
Oregon’s 2023 Legislative Highlights
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced that it secured $1.14 billion in housing investments to address the needs of Oregonians.
JCHS Releases State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 Report
The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University released the 2023 edition of its annual State of the Nation’s Housing Report.
NIFA Revised QAP Draft
The Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) announced that the 2024-2025 LIHTC QAP revised draft documents are now available.
New Hampshire Nine Percent Pre-Application Deadline and QAP Forum
New Hampshire Housing changed the due date for pre-applications for the competitive 9% LIHTC application round.
OHCS Releases Four Percent/PAB NOFA
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced the release of the 2023 4% LIHTC and PAB Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Register for JCHS Report Release Event – June 21
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University will release its annual State of the Nation’s Housing Report next week.
Oklahoma Housing Stability Program
Oklahoma HFA announced HB 1031, also known as the Oklahoma Housing Stability Program, became law June 2 with an effective date of July 1.
Water Supply Issues in Arizona Limit Construction
A New York Times article offers a glimpse of the future as climate change batters the West. Arizona has determined that there is not enough groundwater for housing construction already approved in the Phoenix area and will stop developers from building some new subdivisions.
HUD Publishes Income Guidance for Community Solar Programs
Community solar providers and building owners are grappling with how owners can distribute the financial benefits of community or rooftop solar to residents that reside in master-metered buildings and do not have an individual electricity bill.
NH&RA Encourages States to Use Weatherization Assistance Program Funding for Multifamily
NH&RA sent a letter to the state offices responsible for administering Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funding encouraging them to devote a portion to multifamily affordable housing.
Arkansas Governor Signs Bills to Extend State Housing Tax Credit
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed two bills into law on April 13 that will extend the state’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit for five years and change the tax credit percentage depending on locale.