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NH&RA Hosts ICAST IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator
ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.
EPA Announces Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Awardees
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).
Kentucky Hosts Housing Supply Gap Analysis – April 16
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) and Bowen National Research will present findings from Phase I of its statewide Housing Supply Gap Analysis at 1 p.m. CT on April 16.
The Community Builders Celebrates Groundbreaking for Stirlingside Residences
The Community Builders was joined by Mayor Jim Cahill, New Brunswick Housing Authority (NBHA), Middlesex County and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) to celebrate the groundbreaking for Stirlingside Residences, a 53-unit affordable housing community for families in New Brunswick, NJ.
IRS Allocates Additional $8.2 Million in Unused LIHTCs to 28 States
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allocated an additional $8.2 million in unused LIHTC carryovers to 28 states, ranging from $1.1 million to Texas to $24,409 to Vermont.
Louisiana Publishes 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan FAQs
The Louisiana Housing Corporation published frequently asked questions (FAQs) for its 2025 QAP.
Bank Regulators Propose Jan. 1, 2026 CRA Applicability Date for Facility-Based Assessment Areas in Interim Final Rule
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued an interim final rule and technical amendments regarding the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule.
Michigan Launches $60 Million Grant Opportunity
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) opened the MI Neighborhood application, which consolidates nine targeted programs and funding to address the regional goals identified through the implementation of the Statewide Housing Plan
HUD Updates GRRP NOFOs
In April, HUD published updates to the three Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) Elements, Leading Edge and Comprehensive.
Feedback on Nebraska’s Areas of High Opportunity Matrix Due April 12
The Nebraska Investment Finance Authority is seeking feedback on the design of a new matrix for Areas of High Opportunity for use in the QAP.
HUD Publishes Guidance on Compliance with the New Radon Policy
HUD published the Interim Best Practices for Documenting Compliance with the Departmental Radon Policy in HEROS.
Ohio Hosts Multifamily Committee, Annual Plan Committee Meetings – April 10
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency will host the Multifamily Committee meeting at 10 a.m. and the Annual Plan Committee meeting at 11:15 a.m. ET on April 10.
Iowa Hosts 2025 QAP Preview – April 23
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) will host a preview and public discussion for the 2025 nine and four percent QAP on April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon MT. Register here to attend virtually or in-person.