Texas

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Fair Housing Case

The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments related to Texas Department of Housing and Community Development (TDHCA) vs. Inclusive Communities Project (ICP), a case that is examining whether or not disparate impact is “cognizable” under the Fair Housing Act.

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.

Processes and Procedures to Initiate a Housing Tax Credit LURA

Land Use Restriction Agreements (“LURA”) for Low Income Housing Tax Credit Developments impose the income and rent restrictions identified in the Development’s final underwriting report and other representations made at application, including but not limited to, specific commitments to provide tenant services, to lease to Persons with Disabilities and/or to provide specific amenities. Developments beginning […]

State Housing News for the Week of October 27

Collection of State Housing Finance Agency from across the nation for the week of October 27.

TDHCA Seeks Feedback on State’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program

TDHCA Seeks Feedback on State’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program. An online forum will be held from October 13 to October 24.

TDHCA Will Host Two Roundtables on September 25, 2014

TDHCA will host two Roundtables on September 25, 2014 to discuss Section 811 PRA and the 2015 Draft QAP.

State News Week of September 15, 2014: IRS LIHTC Carryovers and More!

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published that $2.59 million of unused LIHTCs carryovers for calendar year 2014 will be allocated to 35 qualified states and Puerto Rico.

TDHCA Announced the Public Comment Period for the Draft 2015 HOME

TDHCA announced the public comment period for the Draft 2015 HOME, Housing Tax Credit and Housing Trust Fund Regional Allocation Formula (“RAF”) Methodology. The Draft 2015 RAF Methodology will be made available for official public comment from Friday, August 15, 2014, through Monday, September 15, 2014, at 6:00 pm.

State News Week of September 2: New Executive Director of Maryland DHCD

Governor Martin O’Malley announced that Raymond A. Skinner, who has served as Secretary of DHCD since 2007, is retiring at the end of the month and that he will appoint Clarence J. Snuggs, the current Deputy Secretary of DHCD, as acting secretary effective September 1, 2014