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NPS Publishes 2017 Historic Tax Credit Annual Report, $5.8 Billion Private Investment

The National Park Service released is annual report, Federal Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, which examines the 2017 fiscal year.

HUD

HUD Issues Memo Regarding RAD Delayed Submissions of Draft Closing Packages

Now, if a closing package is not received within two months of the date of HUD executing the RCC, the transaction will be placed in “Delayed Submission” status.

IRS

IRS Releases FAQ on Opportunity Zones, Taxpayers Will Self-Certify to Become Qualified Opportunity Fund

The document specifies that eligible taxpayers will self-certify to become a Qualified Opportunity Fund by filling out a form to attach to the taxpayer’s federal income tax return for the taxable year.

congress-capitol

Secretary Carson Proposes Rent Increases, Work Requirements for HUD Programs

The proposed legislation would amend the Public Housing program as well as Section 8 Rental Assistance programs (Tenant-Based Rental Assistance/Housing Choice Vouchers (including project-based vouchers) and Project-Based Rental Assistance.

NH&RA News

Woda Cooper Companies Creates LEED Certified, Affordable Housing for Seniors

Wheatland Crossing Senior Apartments has been applauded for creating a new affordable senior housing option in The Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, OH. Wheatland Crossing, developed late last year by The Woda Group, Inc., has also recently earned LEED Platinum certification, the highest certification awarded by the US Green Building Council.

NH&RA News

NH&RA Members Top AHF’s List of Largest Affordable Housing Developers

Over half the list is comprised of NH&RA members, with seven members in the top ten.

USDA Rural Development

Joel Baxley Appointed as New Rural Housing Service Administrator

On April 19, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced his appointment of Joel Baxley to the Administrator position. Mr. Baxley will report directly to Anne Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development.

HUD

HUD Training for RAD Conversions

The Office of Multifamily Housing’s Recapitalization division invites you to join us for a RAD conference on May 17-18. While the conference is open to all, the content will be particularly geared towards preparing PHAs who are new participants in RAD to execute on well-planned and efficient conversions that best address local needs and priorities. […]

General News

RAD 2018 Closing Timelines and New Mod Rehab Contract Materials Released

An update from HUD’s Office of Recapitalization.

congress-capitol

President Signs Omnibus Legislation into Law, 10% Increase for HUD, LIHTC Improvements

On March 23, President Trump signed into law the 2018 omnibus spending bill (HR 1625). Bill language was released late Wednesday night and the House of Representatives and Senate subsequently passed the bill on Thursday. The news of passage comes shortly after President Trump threatened via Twitter to veto the bill on Friday morning. The […]

HUD

HUD Opens Registrations for CNA e-Tool Virtual Classroom Training

The CNA e-Tool Virtual Classroom Curriculum is designed to provide small groups of participants a chance to learn about and discuss aspects of the Assessment Tool and the Submission Portal.

congress-capitol

Call to Action: Encourage Your Senator to Join Sign-On Letter Requesting $12.2 Billion for HUDs Project-Based Rental Assistance

Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) invite their colleagues to sign on to their “Dear Colleague” support letter requesting $12.2 billion in funding for HUD’s project-based rental assistance. Please encourage your senators to sign this letter.

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