Texas

On Feb. 1, HUD sent proposed changes to its disparate impact regulations to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). OIRA now has up to 90 days to review the changes and send them back to HUD to publish in the Federal Register.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Multifamily Finance Division posted the Assignment and Acceptance of Control form on its website at: http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/multifamily/apply-for-funds.htm. The Assignment and Acceptance of Control form is to be used by Development Owners, for purposes under 10 TAC Section 1.301(c)(9), to document that the Applicant is not in Control […]

The Application Acceptance Period for the 2019 Competitive Housing Tax Credit (HTC) cycle is now open. To begin the Pre-application, visit  https://public.tdhca.state.tx.us/htc/t_htc_pre_app.init_entry.signup. Once opened, the link will require the Applicant to enter the primary contact person’s email address and the name of the Development. This information will be used to create a unique URL to […]

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Multifamily Finance Division has posted a webinar to introduce the 2019 Competitive Housing Tax Credit Pre-Application System. The webinar describes the pre-application system and provides information that will help applicants successfully submit the pre-application. Prior to the open of the Application Acceptance Period on January 4, […]

Good afternoon Program Participants and Other Interested Parties, THDA staff is aware that construction costs have risen significantly since original applications were submitted for 2018 Low-Income Housing Credit (“LIHC”). THDA staff expects to recommend to the THDA Board of Directors at the January 29, 2019, that, among other provisions, an amount of 2019 LIHC, as […]

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Multifamily Finance Division has posted the 2019 Multifamily Programs Procedures Manual (PDF) on its website at: http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/multifamily/apply-for-funds.htm. More documents will be posted as they are finalized. If you have questions about any of the posted documents, please contact TDHCA Competitive HTC Program Administrator Sharon Gamble at […]

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Multifamily Finance Division has posted the 2019 Multifamily Uniform Application Certifications on its website at: http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/multifamily/apply-for-funds.htm. More documents will be posted as they are finalized. If you have questions about any of the posted documents, please contact TDHCA Competitive HTC Program Administrator Sharon Gamble at sharon.gamble@tdhca.state.tx.us

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Multifamily Finance Division has posted the following 2019 Housing Tax Credit Application (HTC) items at http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/multifamily/apply-for-funds.htm: -a revised DRAFT 2019 Multifamily Uniform Application (version three); -a 2019 Multifamily Uniform Application Templates document; and -a Previous Participation form. More documents will be posted as they are finalized. […]

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Multifamily Finance Division has posted a revised 2018 Award and Waiting List at http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/multifamily/apply-for-funds.htm.  This list is revised to include force majeure awards granted by the TDHCA Governing Board at its meeting on December 6, 2018. If you have questions about the log or any of […]

At this time, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is inviting the public to provide comments related to the Draft 2019 State of Texas Low Income Housing Plan and Annual Report (SLIHP). The public comment period is scheduled from Monday, December 10, 2018, through 5:00 p.m., Austin local time, on Wednesday, January […]

The 2019 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) was modified and approved by Texas Governor Abbott on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Modifications and subsequent technical corrections by the Governor can be found in 10 TAC Sections 11.9(c)(8), 11.101(b)(5)(C)(i), and 11.101(b)(7)(B). As of this notice on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, the 2019 QAP has been sent to the […]

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Multifamily Finance Division has posted the recorded Application Webinar for the 2019 HTC Competitive Cycle at http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/multifamily/apply-for-funds.htm.  Posted are the recorded webinar and a questions and answers document.  Staff will soon post a PDF copy of the webinar slides with staff notes, including any updates based on […]