Qualified Allocation Plans

Tennessee Housing Development Agency recently released the following information: THOMAS has hit the big time with his own email! If you have questions about THOMAS, the new online application system, please send THOMAS an email at THOMAS@thda.org. Meanwhile, frequently asked THOMAS questions are posted on the Multifamily Programs webpage. Notes to review before pressing send on […]

In anticipation of issuing a draft 2019 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Allocation Plan in the next few months, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is seeking input from partners on the affordable housing priorities and needs throughout the Commonwealth. Specifically, we are asking partners to share thoughts on the Allocation Plan preferences and set-asides, threshold and […]

Ohio Housing Finance Agency released a memorandum identifying all known bugs in the 2018 Affordable Housing Funding Application (AHFA). All of these are stylistic or usability enhancements that do not impact scoring or financial underwriting, with the exception of two issues that can impact developments that contain market rate units or commercial space. For both […]

The New York Housing Conference has provided the below state impact analysis regarding President Trump’s Budget Request: President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget cuts HUD funding by $8.8 billion or 18.3% compared to enacted FY 2017 funding. This proposal represents a major shift in the federal government’s role in subsidized housing. Public Housing Capital, CDBG and […]

Charles A. Richman, who has more than 40 years’ experience in state government, was appointed as Executive Director of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) by the board at its January 25 meeting. “Chuck Richman brings a dedication and devotion to public service and the goal of providing affordable housing opportunities to his […]

Minnesota Housing is offering online and in-person sessions for you to learn more about Minnesota Housing’s 2020 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which will govern how 2020 Housing Tax Credits are awarded to developments. The QAP is published a year in advance of applications being due to give communities and developers sufficient time to effectively align […]

Applications for the second competitive round of 2018 LIHTC will be due by 5pm, April 2, 2018. The Notice of Funding Round for April 2, 2018, along with a memo titled “LIHTC Program Updates”, is now available on the “2018 Funding Round Information” page of the MSHDA web site: http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-5587_5601-459745–,00.html Form Updates on MSHDA Web […]

Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Derrick Edwards to serve on Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Board of Directors to represent the 2nd congressional district. “I am honored to serve on the LHC Board,” said Edwards. “Access to affordable housing is vital for so many Louisianians, and I look forward to bringing diversity and innovative solutions that will […]

Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), in partnership with the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky, will present the 2018 Kentucky Affordable Housing Conference, The Power of Housing is Now, on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 21-22, at the Lexington Convention Center, and we need you to be a part!  We cannot meet our goal without sponsors, like […]

Mark your calendar for two upcoming LIHTC workshops provided by Arizona Department of Housing: 2018 LIHTC COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP #2 June 12-13, 2018 Black Canyon Conference Center Phoenix, AZ REGISTRATION DEADLINE May 21, 2018 2018 LIHTC COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP #3 | HCCP EXAM October 23-25, 2018 Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel Tucson, AZ REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 1, […]

The public is invited to participate and comment on the State of Alaska’s State Funding Year (SFY) 2019 Annual Action Plan. This plan is an annual update to the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan, a five-year strategy, adopted in 2015. The Annual Action Plan directs priorities during SFY 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June […]

Andrew B. Cohen, Senior Vice President of The Woda Group, Inc., was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Developers’ Council. He will serve a two year term. Pennsylvania Developers’ Council, based in State College, PA, is an advocacy organization aimed at promoting adequate public and private resources for production, rehabilitation and […]