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ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.

The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition will host a webinar at 3:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 12, 2019 on advocating for the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, legislation to expand and improve the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). This bill has the potential to increase affordable housing production and preservation by more than […]

A recent post on the Urban Institute website by Solomon Greene and Jorge Gonzalez highlights how local governments are “increasingly recognizing that restrictive zoning and outdated land-use regulations can suppress housing supply, drive up housing costs, and widen racial and economic disparities. Leveraging smart zoning reforms and easing building restrictions can unleash housing supply to help meet the […]

On July 31 LISC Boston will host its Opportunity Zone Showcase & Toolkit Release in Massachusetts.  As of 7/9, LISC Boston had not announced the event location, which will run from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  The event will: Showcase Massachusetts Opportunity Zone communities, strategies, and opportunities. Connect stakeholders to drive inclusive investment. Who should […]

Conifer Realty announced today that it has appointed Joan Hoover as its President. Ms. Hoover has over 25 years of experience in the financial management and development of affordable housing. Ms. Hoover has a great passion for personal and professional growth, both her own and others, and is interested in intrinsic motivation, self-deception in leadership […]

On Sunday July 7, the New York Times Editorial Board published an Op-Ed titled, “A New Approach on Housing Affordability: Some Democratic presidential candidates are emphasizing the need to build more housing. That could make a big difference.”  The Op-Ed highlights plans from four Democratic candidates including Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Former HUD Secretary Julian […]

The American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law has submitted a comment letter on the most recent Qualified Opportunity Zone Regulations. The letter requests clarification of the regulations in order to improve the Qualified Opportunity Zone tax incentive so that it can better interact with affordable housing and community development.

Robinson Cole has published its updated “Green Tax Incentive Compendium.”  This volume presents federal and state tax incentives promoting the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. Each section outlines the basic features and regulatory requirements for a tax program which provides financial incentives for clean technology development through renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. For […]

Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) conducted a public hearing on June 27 in Montgomery concerning proposed 2020 program plans: the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Action Plan, the Housing Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, and the National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan.  AHFA continues to accept written comments until 5 p.m. on July 29. All written comments […]

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency will host a public forum to discuss the 2020-2021 Qualified Allocation Plan Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Columbus. Staff will share a summary of the comments received on the first draft in addition to providing an overview of the document. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services will host the next Oregon Housing Stability Council meeting on Friday, July 12 in Salem, starting at 9:00 am PDT.  A dial-in option is available at: 1-877-273-4202; Participant Code: 4978330 AGENDA: 9:00 Meeting Called to Order – Roll Call 9:05 Public Comment 9:15 Meeting Minutes for Review – June 7, […]

The engines are running at full tilt at National Housing & Rehabilitation Association. It’s just half-way through what is turning into a productive year and I wanted to update you on various projects-in-progress:

The lack of supply of affordable housing for individuals and families making less than 60 percent of area median income is a persistent problem that spans every county in the country.