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Hawaii Publishes State Data Book
The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism recently published its 2008 edition of the State of Hawaii Data Book.
Louisiana Schedules Public Hearing on Weatherization Assistance Program
The Louisiana Housing Finance Agency (LHFA) will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2009 in Baton Rouge to solicit comments regarding the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
HUD, AIA Announce Design Awards Application
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), recently announced that it was accepting applications for the 2010 Housing and Urban Development Design Awards Program.
IRS Solicits Comments on Form 8586, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released a notice inviting public comments on Form 8586, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
Advocates Seek Amendments to Federal Historic Rehabilitation Program
Tax Credit Advisor, July 2009: The Historic Tax Credit Coalition, an advocacy group, has crafted a package of proposed legislative changes to the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit program it hopes Congress will pass later this year. The prospects for passage are currently unclear.
Kentucky Schedules Public Hearing on Draft 2010 Qualified Allocation Plan
The Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) will hold a public hearing on its low-income housing tax credit qualified allocation plan (QAP) for calendar 2010 on August 25 at KHC’s headquarters in Louisville.
North Carolina Releases Changes for Draft 2010 QAP
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency has released draft 2010 Qualified Allocation Plan, Appendix B (design), and changes memo.
Colorado Released Revised TCAP and TCEP Applications
Colorado Housing Finance Agency has announced that the applications for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) have been revised.
Michigan Makes Additional Announcements On Exchange and Other Programs
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority has made several announcements pertaining to affordable housing developers.
South Carolina Releases Exchange Program Application
The South Carolina State Housing Development & Housing Authority has released the final implementation plan and funding application for its low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) Exchange program, created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Missouri Releases Gap Funding Forms, Guidelines
The Missouri Housing Development Commission has released its 2009 Gap Funding Round Submission Documents and Guidelines for awardees.
Census Bureau Releases State, County Housing Unit Level Report
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released a report analyzing the country’s housing unit estimates at the national, state and county levels.