News

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released a report entitled “Rental Housing Market Condition Measures: A Comparison of US Metropolitan Areas” which details rental data collected via the American Community Survey (ACS) between 2009 and 2011.

Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) recently announced they are set to introduce the Hurricane Sandy and National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2012. In addition, the Obama Administration recently sent a $60.4 billion supplemental spending request to Congress that details means for responding to Hurricane Sandy.

The US Senate recently confirmed Sally Jewell, the former CEO of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a sporting goods store, as Secretary of the Department of Interior (DOI) by a vote of 87-11.

Affordable Housing Finance recently released their list of the top developers of 2012, and several NH&RA members made the cut.

The NH&RA Advocacy Archive was created to provide a one-stop-shop for NH&RA members who are interested in advocating to elected officials to support key affordable housing and tax credit programs. We have collected a variety of documents, reports, templates and best practices that should be helpful in this effort. Please note this is a work in progress–check back often as we add additional resources.

Conference materials are now available for the 2013 NCHMA Multifamily Housing Exchange and NH&RA’s New Markets Tax Credit Symposium, which took place in Washington, DC April 2-4.

The Urban Land Institute will hold a seminar entitled “Understanding and Utilizing New Markets Tax Credits in Your Development Deal” on Wednesday, April 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in Washington, DC. NH&RA is a sponsor of the event.

The National Housing Trust (NHT) recently released an action guide to serve as a practical tool for affordable housing developers and other providers seeking better partnerships among utility companies, providers and investors.

The Georgia Georgia Department of Community Affairs Department of Housing Finance & Development (DCA) recently posted the 2013 Approved Market Analyst list.

The West Virginia Housing Development Fund has released the approved 2013-2014 Qualified Allocation Plan.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released it latest LIHC Newsletter, which provides a forum for information about Section 42, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and communicating technical knowledge and skills, guidance, and assistance for developing LIHTC issues.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Notice 2013-15 to announce the 2013 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures, which are used to determine each state’s 2013 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) ceiling and tax-exempt private activity bond volume caps.