News

Treasury

The Treasury’s Capital Magnet Fund 

The Capital Magnet Fund (CMF), administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, aims to support affordable housing development and community revitalization efforts.

Kentucky

Kentucky Housing Corporation Seeks Response to Survey on KY’s Consolidated Plan & Assessment of Fair Housing 

The Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) and the Department of Local Government (DLG) invite you to provide input on community, housing and social service needs to inform the use of the formula allocations received by Kentucky over the next five years.

General News

LIHTC and JV Equity Funds Bolster Affordable Housing 

Enterprise has successfully secured over $500 million through the closing of two new affordable housing funds.

General News

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Hosts Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act Implementation Webinar 

Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements went into effect on Aug. 23, 2024.

General News

CDFI Fund Provides Update for FY 2024-2025 NMTC Allocation Round 

CDFI announced the next round of the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program) will make $10 billion in Allocation Authority available, and the round will span calendar years (CYs) 2024 and 2025.

General News

Funding Predevelopment Costs 

Predevelopment funding for affordable projects plays a crucial role in realizing the vision for the projects covering the upfront costs incurred before a project can formally begin.

USDA Rural Development

Section 538 Loan Program 

USDA Section 538 loans are part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program aimed at supporting the construction, renovation and preservation of affordable rental housing in rural areas.

HUD

HUD’s Recent Housing Investments 

The recent announcement of over $279 million in new investments through HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) represents a significant boost for affordable housing developers, particularly those focused on multifamily rental units.

General News

Department of Housing and Community Development Updates Q&A on 2024 Consolidated RFP for Affordable Housing Projects 

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has compiled a list of questions submitted regarding the 2024 Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable Housing Projects.

California

California Awards $130.7 Million to Help 18 Communities House People Living in Encampments 

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced nearly $130.7 million in Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) program grants to help 18 cities, counties, and Continuums of Care (CoCs) resolve critical encampment concerns, address the housing and health and safety needs of 3,364 people living in encampments, and permanently house 1,565 people. 

California

California Enacts Law to Limit Rent Increases on all LIHTC Properties 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a bill that expands the existing California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) limit on rent increases for tenants in properties financed by low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) or private activity bonds (PABs).

USDA Rural Development

Federal Funding for Affordable Development 

The Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization (MPR) Program and Section 515 Subsequent Loans for Preservation for FY 2024 offer significant financial resources to help affordable multifamily rental developers maintain and improve their properties in rural areas.

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