News
HUD Names New Montana Field Office Director
HUD has announced the selection of Erik Amundson to serve as Field Office Director in Helena Montana.
HUD Issues Proposed Rule on Multifamily Closing Documents; Seeks Comments
On January 21, 2010, HUD issued for public comment a comprehensive set of closing documents for use in FHA multifamily rental projects.
California Ballot Initiative May Result in Taxable Energy Grants
A ballot initiative approved by California voters last week known as Proposition 26 may mean that federal Section 1603 renewable energy tax credit cash grants will soon be treated as taxable income.
States Release QAPs, Materials Governing 2011 LIHTC Program
Several state housing finance agencies have released varying drafts of their 2011 QAPs over the past few weeks, as well as LIHTC program materials, proposed changes and other information.
NJ Assembly Considers Affordable Housing Bill
An amended New Jersey State Senate bill (S.1), which modifies the laws related to affordable housing development in the state, was passed by committee on November 8 and will now be considered by the full state Assembly.
President Obama Signs Small Business Jobs Act
On Monday, September 27, President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 into law. The legislation passed the House by a 237 to 187 vote; the Senate version of the bill was passed the previous week.
NH&RA’s Legislative Council Meets with Key HUD Staff
The National Housing & Rehabilitation Association’s Legislative Leadership Council convened for the first time on September 28, in Washington DC and met with Assistant Secretary for Public & Indian Housing Sandra Henriquez, DAS for Public Housing Investment Dominque Blom and DAS for Multifamily Housing Carol Galante.
PowerPoints from 2010 Fall Developers Forum Now Available!
NH&RA is pleased to offer the PowerPoint slide presentations for sessions exhibited during the 2010 Fall Developers Forum, October 18 & 19 in Boston, Mass.
NH&RA Closes 2010 with Successful Meetings in October
The National Housing & Rehabilitation Association and its sub-council, the National Council of Affordable Housing Market Analysts (NCAHMA) each hosted highly successful conferences in October to close NH&RA’s 2010 meeting schedule.
Historic Rehab Projects Recognized by NH&RA
The National Housing & Rehabilitation Association, in association with the National Trust Community Investment Corporation, presented its 2010 J. Timothy Anderson Awards for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation (“Timmy” Awards) at a special luncheon ceremony in Boston on October 19 as part of the 2010 Fall Developers Forum conference.
Video: A Tribute to Edward A. Fish; 2010 Vision Award Presentation
National Housing & Rehabilitation Association instituted its Annual Vision Awards in 2004 to honor affordable housing and community development leaders for their invaluable contributions and years of dedications to providing affordable apartments to American families. View this article to view video from our tribute to Ed Fish and the 2010 Affordable Housing Vision Awards.
Video: A Tribute to Tina Brooks, 2010 Vision Awardee
National Housing & Rehabilitation Association instituted our Annual Vision Awards in 2004 to honor affordable housing and community development leaders for their invaluable contributions and years of dedications to providing affordable apartments to American families. Read this article to view video of our tribute and presentation to Tina Brooks.