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VHDA Solicits Feedback about Section 811 Demo Program
The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) and the Virginia Department of Community Development (DHCD) are considering submitting an application for federal project-based rent subsidy funding under the Section 811 Demo program.
CDFI Fund Solicits Comments on Capital Magnet Fund Reporting
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has issued request for comments concerning the revised reporting and record retention requirements for the Capital Magnet Fund.
Arizona Solicits Feedback from Stakeholders About Rental Housing Funds
The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) is considering making roughly $5 million in State Housing Fund resources available to developers to be used specifically for rental development.
NMTC QLICI Mapping Tool by State
NH&RA member firm, Novogradac & Company, recently released a mapping tool that shows the total number and locations of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) qualified low-income community investments (QLICIs) in each U.S. state and territory.
New Report: NMTC Program Supports the Most Economically Distressed Communities
A new report conducted by the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition finds that the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) has spurred private investment in economically distressed communities to finance a wide range of businesses, create jobs, and jump start local economies.
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on FHA Multifamily Insurance Programs
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity on Thursday June 7 held a hearing on strengthening the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) affordable multifamily insurance programs.
TDHCA to Host Roundtable Discussion on 2013 QAP
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will host a roundtable discussion on Friday, June 15, 2012 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm to solicit feedback regarding possible changes to the 2013 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), HOME, Multifamily Revenue Bonds, NSP and General rules.
Massachusetts Department of Revenue Releases Tax Credit Transparency Report
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) has released the first-ever Massachusetts Tax Credit Transparency Report.
CTCAC Provides Guidance to Second Round LIHTC Applicants
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) recently issued a memo providing additional clarifying guidance for prospective second round applicants.
HUD Plans to Release New PNA, Energy Audit Requirements
This summer, HUD will be issuing new requirements that will synchronize Physical Needs Assessments and Energy Audit into the Green Physical Needs Assessment (GPNA), and will require measuring the cost effectiveness of energy conservation measures.
HUD Publishes New Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis Reports
HUD’s Economic and Market Analysis Division regularly publishes Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis reports for regions across the country.
HUD Publishes Green Building Matrix
HUD’s Sustainable Communities Resource Center has developed a matrix to measure the Savings of Green Building Technologies. The matrix highlights 10 proven and affordable green building technologies organized into four categories: Building Envelope, HVAC, Management and Use, and Water.