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.
Texas 2020 Revised Multifamily Uniform Application
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Multifamily Finance Division has posted a revised 2020 Multifamily Uniform Application on its website.
Texas Grants Waivers on Certain Resolutions for Housing Tax Credit Applications
In recognizing Shelter in Place orders that have been issued in various cities across the state in response to COVID-19, and the associated impact of those orders on the ability of local government to conduct its business in a timely manner
New Hampshire Extends LIHTC Application Deadlines
The application due dates for The New Hampshire Housing and Finance Agency’s upcoming round of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program have been extended (view the full notice).
Maryland COVID-19 Advisory, State Multifamily Loan Audits and Surplus Cash
This is to advise that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Multifamily Housing Notice 20-4 dated March 30, 2020 is modified to withdraw the requirement that borrowers open new bank accounts to deposit deferred surplus cash payments for possible use during the COVID-19 emergency.
New Jersey Tax Credits and UNIAP Updates
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (Agency) has made the decision to delay the nine percent tax credit deadline by 60 days.
New Jersey Updates on The Submission of Multifamily and Supportive Housing Financing Applications
Financing Applications- All financing applications are to be submitted in electronic format to the Multifamily Division.
Virginia Housing’s Rental Housing Development Loan Program Update
Virginia Housing will host a WebEx session on Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10:00 am ET to discuss our Multifamily Forbearance Plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas Apartment Association’s COVID-19 and Affordable Housing in Texas Webinar
The Texas Apartment Association (TAA) is offering a webinar discussing the unique concerns regarding COVID-19 and its impact on affordable housing providers.
Montana’s Governor Bullock Extends Consumer Protections, Stay-at-Home Order
Montana Governor Steve Bullock today extended through April 24 Directives he issued to protect Montanans from COVID-19 by slowing the spread of the virus in Montana. The Directives were set to expire on April 10.
COVID-19’s Impact on Field Work for Market Studies
The Executive Committee of the National Council of Housing Market Analysts developed a memo on COVID-19’s Impact on Field Work for Market Studies, given the challenges of completing real estate analysis including site inspections during the current environment with office closures and travel restrictions.
NH&RA Launches COVID-19 Website, Discussion Forum
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. NH&RA is pleased announce a […]
Third Coronavirus Package Enacted, Negotiations Begin on Fourth Package
The $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), H.R. 748, was passed by the House by a voice vote and signed by President Trump on March 27. The House and Senate are both out until April 20, but work has already begun on drafting a fourth Coronavirus aid package. The package is likely to include funding for health systems, frontline healthcare workers, infrastructure, state and local governments and rebates to families and individuals.