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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.
Julia Gordon Sworn in as FHA Commissioner
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Florida Modifies CHIRP Invitation to Participate and Sizing Template, Posts Pipeline Developments
Florida Housing issued a modification to the 2022 Construction Housing Inflation Response Program (CHIRP) Invitation to Participate (ITP).
Virginia Releases QAP First Leasing Preference TSP GuidanceVirginia Releases QAP First Leasing Preference TSP Guidance
Virginia Housing’s QAP includes a first leasing preference to support some of Virginia’s most vulnerable individuals and families.
Senate Banking to Hold Rural Housing Service Hearing
tion and Community Development of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing on May 25 at 2:30 p.m. ET entitled Examining the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Housing Service.
Florida Responds to Public Comments for RFA 2022-210
Florida Housing posted its proposed edits to the received public comments to the April 11 draft Memorandum of Agreement for RFA 2022-210 Permanent Supportive Housing for High Utilizers of Public Behavioral Health Systems.
Standard Communities Leads Public-Private Partnership to Convert 176-Unit Providence Community to Affordable from Market Rate
Standard Communities announced it has acquired Tanglewood Village, a 176-unit apartment community in West Warwick, RI.
HUD Expands Eviction Protection and Diversion Program with Additional $20 Million
HUD announced $20 million in new grants for its Eviction Protection Grant Program, doubling the amount originally allocated for the launch of the program in November 2021
Kentucky Publishes PSH Guidelines Addendum and Underwriting Model
Kentucky Housing posted the addendum to the Multifamily Guidelines for projects applying in the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Pool with HOME-ARP.
MassHousing Closes on $15.2M for the Refinancing and Extension of Affordability at Bridle Path Apartments in Randolph
MassHousing announced it has closed on $15.2 million in affordable housing financing to Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to refinance the 104-unit Bridle Path Apartments in Randolph, MA and extend the affordability for senior citizens living at the property for at least 32 years.
Fannie Mae Issues $5 Million ‘Innovation Challenge’ to Help Advance Racial Equity in HousingFannie Mae Issues $5 Million ‘Innovation Challenge’ to Help Advance Racial Equity in Housing
Fannie Mae announced the launch of its 2022 Sustainable Communities Innovation Challenge (IC22), the company’s second such initiative, committing $5 million to attract innovative ideas that will help advance racial equity in housing.
Alabama to Resume 8609 Inspections
The Alabama Housing Finance Authority paused 8609 inspections during COVID but intends to begin implementing 8609s again soon. Below are some reminders about 8609 inspections:
Minnesota Extends HOME-ARP Allocation Plan RFP Deadline to May 24
Minnesota Housing extended the RFP deadline for its HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan to 5 p.m. ET on May 24.