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JCHS Housing America’s Older Adults Release Webinar – Nov. 30
The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University is holding a virtual event for the release of its latest report, Housing America’s Older Adults 2023, on November 30 at 4 p.m. EST.
Congress Approves Temporary Funding Measure through the New Year
Last week, the Senate passed the spending bill with an 87-11 tally, ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays.
HUD, HHS Unveil Health-Focused Housing Efforts
The Biden-Harris administration released a new resource to help take action to address homelessness, The U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health.
CDFI Fund Releases Updated FAQ Document for NMTC Compliance
The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund released an updated frequently asked questions (FAQ) document concerning compliance for the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) incentive.
Pennsylvania Announces Reminder to Submit 9 Percent Applications
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced a reminder to submit the full nine percent application by Jan. 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET in both hard copy and electronic format.
HUD Streamlines Enrollment Process for Affordable Connectivity Program
HUD announced a new data-sharing agreement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support access to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by reducing barriers to enrollment.
Oregon Announces Request for Applications to Modular Housing Development Fund
Oregon Housing and Community Services (Affordable Rental Housing Division) announced an open Request for Applications (RFA) for the Modular Housing Development Fund (MHDF).
HUD Publishes Build America, Buy America Guidance
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued Notice CPD-23-12 providing implementation guidance for Build America, Buy America (BABA) domestic sourcing requirements for CPD programs, including the HOME Investment Partnerships program and Housing Trust Fund.
IRS Increases 2024 LIHTC and PAB Per Capita Rates, Minimums
In Revenue Procedure 2023-2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) increased the 2024 nine percent LIHTC ceiling to the greater of $2.90 multiplied by the state population or $3,360,000.
Year End Legislative Update; Advocacy Needed on Tax Bill
There are 47 days between now and the end of the year and only two days until the government runs out of funding under the current continuing resolution (CR).
DOT Holds Webinars on Transit-Oriented Development
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is hosting a series of webinars for audiences interested in the potential use of the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) and Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) programs to finance transit-oriented development (TOD) projects, including commercial-to-residential conversions.
Kentucky Seeks Comments on Action Plan
The Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG) is seeking input from communities affected by the flooding from July 2022.