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Starting April 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary will have the authority to approve requests to transfer project-based rental assistance, debt held or insured by the Secretary, and statutorily required income-based use restrictions from one multifamily housing project to another (or between several such projects).

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a notice that will extend for 30 days the comment period on the Application for the Energy Innovation Fund – Multifamily Pilot Program.

NH&RA engaged Summerhill, an international energy efficiency research and marketing firm, to conduct follow-up surveys with attendees from the first four Preservation Through Energy Efficiency Road Shows. Through written surveys and follow-up interviews, Summerhill analyzed the efficacy of the Road Shows, identified the steps participants have taken following the events and provided insight into the […]

The IRS released the 2015 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures. The notice provides population figures to calculate the credit ceiling for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC)and volume caps for tax-exempt private activity bonds.

Public opinion research demonstrates widespread support for energy efficiency among Americans. Yet, research also shows that in the context of broader energy issues, energy efficiency emerges as a relatively low priority compared to energy sources like wind, solar, natural gas and more. Those working to advance energy efficiency policies and practices have struggled to capitalize […]

This presentation explored challenges and opportunities in achieving energy savings in multifamily buildings from an “on the ground” perspective. Using case studies and examples from recent CEE research and energy-efficiency programs, this presentation provides an overview of technologies and strategies that have proven to be effective and marketable energy-efficiency measures in Minnesota multifamily buildings, including: […]

U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced a bill to encourage energy efficiency in housing that is subsidized by the federal government. The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 (S. 720) authorizes the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s pay-for-success (PFS) demonstration to improve the energy efficiency of government-supported multifamily properties.

A recent notice in the Federal Register outlines how U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will operate the Rural Development Voucher Program in FY 2015.

On March 24, 2015, from 2:00-4:00pm EST, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Team will offer a training on the relocation rules applicable to 1st Component public housing conversions.

The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) is accepting entries for the 21st Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards. This national awards program celebrates the best in affordable rental housing development. Projects must have been placed in service on or after Jan. 1, 2012.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it awarded $150,369,989 in rental assistance to 25 state housing agencies. The awards will support the state agencies in providing permanent affordable rental housing and supportive services to extremely low-income persons with disabilities.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released FY 2015 Income Limits. The income limits determine who’s eligible for HUD assisted housing programs.