General News
HUD Publishes 2010 Overview of U.S. Housing Market Conditions
HUD has published its latest U.S. Housing Market Conditions report, which provides an overview of both fourth quarter and annual 2010 housing market conditions.
Connecticut Now Accepting LIHTC Applications
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is now accepting applications for 9% low-income housing tax credit allocations through the 2011 competitive funding round.
ACORE Publishes Report on Markets, Economy and Policy
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) recently published a new report entitled, “Renewable Energy in America: Markets, Economic Development and Policy in the 50 States.”
HUD Solicits Comments on FMR Calculation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently issued a request for public comment regarding the manner in which HUD calculates the trend factor used in the Fair Market Rent (FMR) estimates.
FHA Commissioner to Leave HUD in April
FHA Commissioner David H. Stevens has announced that he will be leaving HUD in mid-April.
National Park Service Posts Appeal Decisions on Web
The National Park Service has begun posting historic tax credit administrative decisions regarding certification review appeals on its website.
Massachusetts Announces 2011 Funding Round
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that the first rental funding competition of 2011 will begin on April 28, 2011.
Bill Introduced to Finance National Housing Trust Fund
Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced legislation last week that would contribute $1 billion to the National Housing Trust Fund for the creation, preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
IRS Releases State Population Estimates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released the 2011 Calendar Year Resident Population Estimates for each state.
NPS Posts Historic Tax Credit Review Appeals on Web
After several years of advocacy by HPDC, I’m pleased to report that the National Park Service has begun posting historic tax credit administrative decisions regarding certification review appeals on its website.
FHFA Issues Final Rule on Minimum Capital for GSEs
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a final rule that provides for a temporary increase in the minimum capital level for the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB).
HUD Publishes Study on Regulatory Barriers to Manufactured Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development & Research recently released a new study entitled, “Regulatory Barriers to Manufactured Housing Placement in Urban Communities,” prepared by the Center for Housing Research in Blacksburg, VA.