General News

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report and letter to Congress with regards to the future structure and function of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Government-sponsored enterprises that were put into conservatorship under the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in 2008.

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has released its application for funding under the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Virginia Representative Glenn Nye (Dem.) recently announced draft legislation that would improve off-base living conditions for enlisted troops with families by making it easier for them to qualify for affordable housing.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is conducting a comprehensive review and reform of its federal low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program.

The U.S. Census Bureau today (Sept. 22) released its latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, which compiles social, housing, demographic and economic information for approximately 3 million households each year.

The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee has released its proposed schedule and deadlines for administering the 2010 tax credit program.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released new guidance for the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP).

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund is soliciting comments from the public with regards to the Certification of Material Events Form for Community Development Entities (CDE), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program participants.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday (Sept. 18) announced $300 million in funding awards to 36 public housing authorities (PHA) to utilize green materials and technology to create public housing that conserves energy and encourages more healthy lifestyles.

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority recently issued notice H 2009-13, which provides guidance on a new, required information form for HUD-assisted housing projects.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has released an amendment to its implementation plan for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) programs.

National Housing and Rehabilitation Association has joined a national coalition comprised thus far of more than 50 other housing agencies and organizations in sending a letter to Congress urging the enactment of three proposals in upcoming Low Income Housing Tax Credit legislation to rekindle equity investment in the program.