Qualified Allocation Plans
Oregon Releases Proposed Rules on Supportive Housing, Low-Income Household Water Assistance
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) released two proposed rules: Establishing parameters for the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program and Amending the LIHWA Program application process and allowances.
Oregon Governor Creates Housing Production Advisory Council – Apply by Feb. 15
In one of her first acts, Governor Tina Kotek (D) created a Housing Production Advisory, which will be responsible for proposing an action plan to meet the annual 36,000-unit goal outlined in the executive order. Eighteen of the 25 spots will be appointed by the governor, who is seeking housing developers with expertise in permanent supportive, affordable and market-rate housing, representatives of rural and coastal communities, communities of color, local government representatives and experts in land use, fair housing, permitting, workforce development and construction.
Oregon Housing Stability Council Meeting – Feb. 3
Oregon Housing and Community Services will hold its next Housing Stability Council meeting from 9 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. PT on February 3. Register here. The meeting materials are available here.
Oregon Launches Portfolio Property Work Notification Tool
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) requires notification when certain types of work activities are being performed at a property.
Update on West Virginia’s 2023 LIHTC
The West Virginia Housing Development Fund is updating its 2023 and 2024 Allocation Plan and 2023 and 2024 Tax Credit Manual and plans to present the documents at the February Board Meeting for initial review and approval. Once approved, a public hearing will be held on the 2023 and 2024 Allocation Plan.
California Releases Map of Local Government-Owned Surplus Properties and Housing Element Sites
The California Department of General Services (DGS) in partnership with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released an interactive public map of property identified by local governments to help developers find land for housing development.
California Code Advisory Committee Meetings – Feb. 2, 3, 8 & 10 and March 1, 2, 15 & 16
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is providing notice of proposed regulatory action for the 2022 California Building Standards Code Supplement to be effective July 1, 2024.
Florida Surveys Properties Following Hurricane Nicole
Florida Housing requests a general assessment of damage resulting from Hurricane Nicole. Please complete and send the Damage Survey Form to HDR@floridahousing.org.
Minnesota’s Metro HRA Hosts HUD-VASH Listening Session – Feb. 8
The Metropolitan Council’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) is hosting a listening session for their Project Based Voucher (PBV) program and the HUD Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.
New Jersey Launches Affordable Housing Production Set Aside Program
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) launched the Affordable Housing Production Fund Set Aside (AHPFSA) Program with $60 million from the state’s Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. Funds will provide subsidy financing for eligible projects in need of gap financing to support nine percent LIHTC development.
North Dakota Holds QAP Hearing – March 2
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will hold Public Hearings for its proposed Qualified Allocation Plans (Plan) for the 2024 LIHTC Program, 2023 National Housing Trust Fund, 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program and 2023 Housing Incentive Fund on March 2, 2023.
North Dakota Holds 2023 ESG, Homeless Grant Allocation Plans Hearing – March 3
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will hold a Public Hearing and Comment Period for the development of the 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and the North Dakota Homeless Grant (NDHG) allocation plans on March 3 at 10 a.m. CT.