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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.

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) introduced legislation to make the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program permanent, provide an annual allocation of credits indexed to inflation, and exempt NMTC investments from the Alternative Minimum Tax.

Affordable Housing Finance released its list of the top affordable housing lenders for 2014. Seventeen NH&RA members were included on the list, with Citi Community Capital in the #1 spot for the sixth year in a row.

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is seeking submissions for The Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Awards and The Robert C. Larson Housing Policy Leadership Awards.