General News
Harvard Joint Center Releases New Rental Housing Study
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University is pleased to announce the publication of a new report, America’s Rental Housing: Meeting Challenges, Building on Opportunities.
Alaska Proposes Changes to QAP
The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is soliciting comments for changes to the current allocation plan for the GOAL Program, referred to as the Rating Criteria and Award Plan (QAP).
NLIHC Releases Out of Reach 2011 Report
The National Low Income Housing Coalition today released “Out of Reach 2011.”
New Issue of HUD’s Cityscape Spotlights Homelessness
The research symposium in the newest issue of Cityscape, published by HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research, focuses on homelessness “” a complex social issue that adversely affects most Americans, although circumstances vary.
Ohio Issues 2012 QAP and 2011 HDGF Guidelines; Seeks Comments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has released its 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan and 2011 Housing Development Gap Financing Guidelines.
TDHCA Announces Executive Director to Step Down in June
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Executive Director Michael Gerber has announced his intention to step down from his position in June.
HUD Publishes Comments on Small Area FMR Demo Project
HUD’s responses to comments filed in response to a May 18, 2010, notice (75 FR 27808) announcing HUD’s intent to operate a small area FMR demonstration project in several metropolitan areas.
Spring Affordable Housing Policy & Underwriting Forum Slides Now Available
NH&RA is pleased to make available the slides presented at the recent 2011 NCAHMA Spring Affordable Housing Policy & Underwriting Forum, April 27-28 in Washington, DC. Slides will be available to the public for a limited time only, and then only available to NH&RA members.
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Veterans Vouchers Get Boost in FY-2011 Continuing Resolution
HUD’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program got an unexpected funding 33.5% cut from fiscal year 2010’s $75 million, to $50 million in the fiscal 2011 spending bill.
Maryland Schedules Hearings for Sustainable Growth Plan
The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is holding eight open houses around the state for the public to find out the soon-to-be released PlanMaryland draft. Attendees will be given the opportunity to learn about the draft plan and talk to state officials about what PlanMaryland means for our future.
Kentucky Schedules WAP Plan Hearing
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed state plan for the program year 2011 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Formula Grant for Low Income Persons, Title IV, Part A, Public Law 94-385, and on an amendment to the 2009-2012 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) WAP.