Arizona

NH&RA will continue to update the ARRA resource page below as information is made available.

Beginning Friday, April 3, 2009 through Friday, April 24, 2009, initial public comments will be accepted on the Arizona Department of Housings First Draft 2009 QAP. The proposed 2009 QAP is predominantly the same as the 2008 QAP as modified by the additional underwriting requirements described in the 2008 Resubmittal Allocation Round Notice with several notable changes.

We are pleased to announce that Mercedes Márquez, General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department will be delivering the Luncheon Address for the 2009 Spring Developers Forum, May 11-12 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California.

Donald E. Cardon has been named as the new Director of the Arizona Department of Housing. Prior to his appointment, Cardon served as President and CEO of Cardon Development Group, LLC, a low-income housing tax credit development firm.

Fred Karnas, Director of the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) for the past two years, has been named as a Senior Advisor to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan.

The Arizona Department of Housing has scheduled low-income housing tax credit compliance training for April 14, 15, and 16 in Phoenix.

The Arizona Department of Housing has released a notice that summarizes proposed changes to the July 2008 IRS ruling that amends utility allowance regulations for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program.