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Connecticut Incorporates Very Low-Income Construction Employment Policy into Draft 2011 QAP
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Board of Directors recently approved the Authority’s Very Low-Income Construction Employment Policy and incorporated the policy into the 2011 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Draft Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).
OCC Announces Appointment of Ted Wartell as Community Affairs Policy Director
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced today the appointment of Ted Wartell as Director of Community Affairs Policy. He will report to Deputy Comptroller for Community Affairs Barry Wides.
Wyoming Releases Draft 2011 QAP
The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) has released its draft version of the state’s 2011 qualified allocation plan (QAP).
Virginia Releases Draft 2011 QAP, Summarizes Proposed Changes
The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) has released a blacklined version of its draft 2011 qualified allocation plan (QAP),
Ohio Partnership Launches Affordable Housing Web Resource
The Ohio Preservation Compact (OPC), a statewide partnership created to address the rising demand for affordable rental housing in the state of Ohio, recently launched a website as a new resource for owners and developers of affordable rental housing.
Louisiana Revises Scoring Criteria for Remaining TCAP Funds
The Louisiana Housing Finance Authority previously announced a strategy to allocate the remaining TCAP funds for increases in costs for existing LIHTC projects.
National Park Service Releases 2010 Directory of Cultural Resources Programs
The Federal Preservation Institute and the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) have released the 2010 Directory of Cultural Resources Programs to assist staff in Federal agencies and other professionals in finding cultural resources programs within the National Park Service that provide historic preservation assistance.
Illinois Governor Signs Legislation to Boost Affordable Housing Development
Governor Pat Quinn last week signed legislation that will boost affordable housing development across Illinois. House Bill 6038 extends the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit through 2016, which was set to expire next year.
Census Bureau Releases Timetable for 2009 ACS Data
The U.S. Census Bureau recently announced the public release schedule of estimates for 2009 from the Current Population Survey (CPS) and the American Community Survey (ACS).
HUD Publishes Latest Edition Of Policy Journal With Focus on Aging in Place
The research symposium in PD&R’s newest issue of Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research: (Volume 12, Number 2) examines aging in place models that effectively link older residents of assisted housing to supportive services.
Obama Administration Schedules Conference on Housing Finance Reform
The Obama Administration has announced expanded opportunities for public engagement on the future of our nation’s housing finance system, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
NH&RA Releases Audio Recordings from 2010 Summer Institute & NMTC Symposium
NH&RA is please to offer TEN digital audio recordings of select panel sessions from its recent 2010 Summer Institute & Pre-Conference Symposium on New Markets Tax Credits!