COVID-19 News
In response to the mounting Coronavirus public health crisis, NH&RA launched a dedicated section of our website to keep stakeholders apprised of the evolving guidance. The webpage lists all news stories with the COVID-19 tag in the order in which they were added and stories can be filtered by state.
NHC Webinar with FHA Commissioner Montgomery on May 1
The National Housing Conference (NHC) will host a webinar with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Brian Montgomery on continued steps HUD and FHA are taking to assist borrowers, renters, lenders and property owners throughout the pandemic on May 1 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET.
Historic Tax Credit Legislative Asks from COVID-19
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Historic Tax Credit (HTC) Coalition developed a one pager outlining recommendations to improve and bolster the HTC in a future stimulus package.
SAHF Communication Tip Sheets for Conversations with Residents
Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future developed a communications tip sheet and blog post for sensitive conversations with residents about whether they can pay rent, how to access assistance or how to structure repayment agreements, etc.
Ohio Cash Flow Repayment Waivers & MLP Forbearance Initiative
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is offering Cash Flow Loan Repayment Waivers for 2019 repayments.
New Jersey Allows Security Deposits to Pay Rent
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed Executive Order 128
Louisiana Hosts COVID-19 Update on April 30or
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) will host a discussion regarding the impact of COVID-19
Montana Housing Coordinating Team Meeting – May 11
Montana Housing will hold a Housing Coordination Team Meeting at 9:00 am MT on May 11
Massachusetts Clarification on Rent Increases in Private Affordable Housing
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development updated its FAQ
Delaware Pauses Housing Assistance Program to Manage Volume, Assess Available Resources
Due to overwhelming response, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is temporarily pausing application submissions for the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP)
Delaware Splits 2020 LIHTC Application with Due Dates on April 30 and May 29
Applications for Delaware State Housing Authority’s (DSHA) 2020 LIHTC are due at 3:00 pm ET on April 30.
Construction Under California’s Shifting Shelter-In-Place Orders
The California State Public Health Officer has taken the position that construction is an “essential business,” but …
Arizona Ten Percent Test Late Fees and Loan Payment Deferrals
The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) is providing guidance regarding the ten percent test submittal due June 29, 2020 and ADOH loan payments due on or before June 30, 2020.