Arkansas
Arkansas Governor Signs Bills to Extend State Housing Tax Credit
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed two bills into law on April 13 that will extend the state’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit for five years and change the tax credit percentage depending on locale.
Conine Selected as Arkansas Development Finance Authority President
Mark Conine has been named president of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA). He replaces Bryan Scoggins, who retired this spring. Conine most recently was ADFA’s chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration. Previously, Conine served 12 years as the chief financial officer of the Arkansas Student Loan Authority.
Arkansas Legislation Would More than Double State HTC Cap, Extend Sunset Date
A bill in the Arkansas House of Representatives (H.B. 1555) would increase the State Historic Tax Credit (HTC) from $4 million to $10 million and extend the sunset date from December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2037.
Arkansas DFA Offers $7.5 Million for NHTF For Low-Income Veteran Housing
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) announced the availability of $7.5 million in funding from the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) for the construction of rental housing for extremely low-income (ELI) veterans.
HUD Revises Fair Market Rents for Housing Choice Voucher and Mod Rehab SRO for Fiscal Year 2018
Eight areas were revised due to new survey data.
Arkansas Releases 2017 Multifamily Housing Application Guide
The 2017 Multifamily Housing Application Guidelines are now posted to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Website under the section titled “Low Income Housing Tax Credit Forms and Applications”.
ADFA Board of Directors Approves Funding for 3 Applications
Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) Board of Directors approved funding for three applications to receive $500,000 from the Arkansas Housing Trust Fund Pilot Program.
ADFA LIHTC Application Form Has Been Revised
The application form for the 2015 LIHTC application round has been revised and is posted to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) Website.
2015 Multi-Family Housing Application and Guidelines Is Now Available
The “2015 Multi-Family Housing Application and Guidelines” is now available on the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) website.
ADFA is Holding an Affordable Housing Workshop
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) is holding an affordable housing workshop. The workshop is an opportunity for interested persons to learn more about ADFA’s housing programs and receive technical assistance on ADFA’s program policies and application process. ADFA will provide information on: Available housing programs; Available housing resources; How to maintain compliance with all […]
UPDATE: HUD Multifamily Transformation Complete in Fort Worth and Kansas City
On November 5, 2014, HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing and the Office of Field Policy and Management hosted an official kick-off event to celebrate the new Multifamily Southwest Region.
State Housing News for the Week of October 20
Compilation of State Housing Finance Agency from across the nation for the week of October 20.