Market Analysis

HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PDR) has published a new report that examines redistribution of 2012 CDBG Program funding as a result of the program now relying on the American Community Survey (ACS) data and 2012 Census population counts.

National Council of Affordable Housing Market Analysts in partnership with Tax Credit Advisor are pleased to announce the first in a series of forthcoming educational webinars. Our “Learn While You Lunch Series” will convene every other month to explore critical topics pertaining to affordable housing market analysis, underwriting and development.

HUD recently launched its Sustainable Construction in Indian Country initiative, which is charged with exploring impediments to sustainable construction practices in Native communities, and suggesting solutions to these impediments.

HUD’s Office of Policy Development & Research has released the latest Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for market study report services. Selected market study providers will be placed on a list of qualified firms authorized to provide market study services to applicants for DCA’s affordable housing programs.

In response to the feedback the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) received regarding the proposed changes to the 2012 Tax Credit program, the agency has released a finalized list of recommendations. A few of the major additions/revisions to CTCAC’s market study guidelines were a direct result of comments that the National Council of Affordable Housing Market Analysts (NCAHMA) submitted.

The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) has released the final Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the distribution of Housing Tax Credits along with updated market study guidelines and the preliminary application.

HUD’s Economic and Market Analysis Division has published Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis reports for the Colorado Springs, CO and Tacoma, WA housing market areas.

On December 31, the Rental Policy Working Group (RPWG) released its administrative proposals for the realignment of federal affordable rental housing programs. The report, called “Federal Rental Alignment Administrative Proposals” proposes ways to reduce the cost and burden of various affordable housing programs operated by the Departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Treasury and others.

The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) issued a memo to all potential applicants for the 2012 LIHTC allocation round to announce changes to the tax credit program.

HUD’s Department of Policy Research & Development has published a Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis for Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas. The report provides a summary of the changes in the economic, demographic, and housing inventory characteristics of each specific housing market area, as well as offer projections for a three-year forecast period.

The Colorado Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) has released the first draft of the 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and a summary of proposed changes.