Jessica Hoefer Author Archives
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.
Hollins Appointed Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director
In a unanimous vote March 23, 2022, the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) Board has chosen Joshua G. Hollins as their new executive director.
FHFA Announces Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Duty to Serve Underserved Markets Plans for 2022-2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published the 2022-2024 Underserved Markets Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) under the Duty to Serve (DTS) program.
ESG at Fairstead
On Earth Day, April 22, Fairstead released its first ESG report.
IRS Seeks Comments on Priority Guidance Plan
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published Notice 2022-21, inviting public comment on recommendations for items that should be included in their 2022-2023 Priority Guidance Plan.
Florida Proposes Changes to 2022 QAP; Hearing Scheduled May 25
On Friday, April 29, 2022, the Board of Directors approved proposed changes to Rule Chapters 67-21, 67-48 and 67-60, F.A.C., and the 2022 Qualified Allocation Plan.
Blueprint for May: Put Your Money Where Your Values Are
As I write this column for our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) themed issue, it is a rainy April day, in a month all about increasing awareness of and for our environment.
Department of Labor Seeks Comment on Updates to Davis-Bacon Act Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor is undertaking its first comprehensive review in almost 40 years of the regulations that implement the Davis-Bacon Act and related laws, requiring employers on federally-funded or assisted construction projects to pay locally prevailing wages to construction workers.
FHLBank of Boston to Open AHP Round June 6
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston will open an application for its 2022 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) on June 6, with a minimum of $10.6 million.
New Hampshire Hosts LIHTC Information Session – May 10
New Hampshire Housing will hold a 2023 LIHTC Application Round information session on May 10 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. ET.
Standard Communities Certified as “Great Place to Work”
Standard Communities has been recognized as a 2022 “Great Place to Work” based entirely on feedback from its employees.
Florida Housing Board Meeting – June 17
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 17.
Michigan QAP Sessions – April 29 and May 5, 6
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority will hold a virtual Information Hearing on April 29, and three Virtual Public Hearings on May 5 and 6, to take comments on the proposed Second Amendment to the 2022-2023 Qualified Allocation Plan.