Affordable Housing

NH&RA News

In The News: To Keep You Healthy, Health Insurers May Soon Pay Your Rent

A recent article on the Forbes.com highlights efforts by Health Insurers including Anthem, Aetna, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare investing is housing as a “social determinant of health” in an effort to increase profits and reduce costs.

NH&RA News

Brookings Institute Recommends Policies for the National Housing Crisis

Schuetz argues that current legislative proposals are only partial fixes and gives four recommendations for federal, state, and local governments to address the housing affordability crisis.

congress-capitol

Senator Harris Introduces Tax Credit for Renters Paying Over 30% of Income on Rent and Utilities

The tax credit would be available to renters earning less than $100,000, and the benefit shrinks as a tenant’s income rises.

NH&RA News

Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Releases its Report on the State of the Nation’s Housing

On June 19, the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) held an address and panel discussion at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. to formally present its 30th annual State of the Nation’s Housing report. Since 1988, the report has offered invaluable, applicable information on the housing industry for policymakers, investors, and […]

NH&RA News

Average American Needs to Make $22.10/Hour to Afford Modest 2BR Apartment

The National Low Income Housing Coalition today published its 2018 edition of Out of Reach – an annual report comparing wages to rental housing affordability throughout the United States.

NH&RA News

NH&RA Members Top AHF’s List of Largest Affordable Housing Developers

Over half the list is comprised of NH&RA members, with seven members in the top ten.

NH&RA News

Bipartisan Policy Institute Issues Report on Positive Health Outcomes from LIHTC

A new report published by the Bipartisan Policy Institute, finds that properties financed through the LIHTC have contributed to social, economic, and educational benefits for communities and families, as well as helped reduce homelessness.

NH&RA News

2017 NLIHC Research: 7.4 Million Unit Gap in Affordable Housing Need

The shortage of affordable housing equates to 35 affordable and available units per 100 ELI renter households in the United States, with the ratio even further exaggerated in particular states.

HUD

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Updates Nat’l, State Housing Fact Sheets

The comprehensive information reports on federal rental assistance nationally and by state, and reports on particular populations as well as compares rural and metropolitan areas.

QAP Oregon

Oregon: 2017 Agriculture Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application Open

The credit can be claimed for up to 50% of costs related to construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of agriculture workforce housing.

QAP Florida

Florida Releases Q&A Document Re SAIL Financing for Workforce Housing

The document reviews QCT and SADDA issues regarding RFA 2106-112 Sail Financing.

General News

Senator Wyden Introduces Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit Act of 2016

The bill models after the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, one key difference being income restrictions, which are set at 100 percent or less of area median income. The credit would provide 50% of qualified basis.

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