General News
HUD Deputy Secretary Announces Departure
Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Ron Sims recently announced that he will retire from public service and return to his home & family in Seattle, WA.
Ohio Considers Changes to LIHTC Underwriting Standards
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has announced that more time is needed to consider proposed changes to the QAP’s underwriting standards, as well as other proposed changes.
California Publishes Operating Cost Minimums & Methodology for 2012
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) maintains an operating cost database to help derive operating cost averages for its portfolio of low-income housing tax credit projects.
New York Names HCR Commissioner
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo last week hosted a reception and swearing in ceremony for Darryl C. Towns, Commissioner/CEO of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR).
Minnesota Releases “˜Environmental Scan’ of Housing
Minnesota’s Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) has released a report entitled, “Environmental Scan: Demographic, Economic and Market Factors Impacting Housing.”
DC Releases Report on Rent Controlled Rental Units
The Washington D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released “A Rent Control Report for the District of Columbia,” which provides a comprehensive study of rental units in the District that are subject to rent control.
Maine Schedules Hearings on 2012 Consolidated Plan
MaineHousing has announced that it will hold a series of public forums to develop the State’s 2012 Consolidated Plan.
Massachusetts Proposes Changes to 2012 CDBG Program
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is contemplating changes to several aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for FY 2012.
Louisiana Publishes Final 2011-12 QAP
The Louisiana Housing Finance Agency (LHFA) has released final versions (clean and redlined) of its 2011-2012 Qualified Allocation Plan for administering the low-income housing tax credit program.
HUD Secretary Responds to HOME Program Criticisms
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan recently published an op-ed piece in the Washington Post in response to a front-page story last month entitled, “Million Dollar Wasteland,” which criticized the management of HUD’s HOME Program.
ACHP Conducts Analysis of Historic Regulations
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is currently accepting input from the public relating to its plan for a retrospective analysis of regulations for implementing Section 106 ““ titled “Protection of Historic Properties” ““ within the National Historic Preservation Act.
Administration Announces Formation of Rural Council
The Obama Administration has announced the formation of the first White House Rural Council.