HUD has released technical updates as well as links to updated documents and instructions. The improved Assessor Tool Excel Sheet (CNA 1.2 V4) is now available and is required if you are assessing a property in the New England Region where the zip code starts with zero.
Read MoreThe CDFI Fund is looking for experienced affordable housing professionals to review Capital Magnet Fund applications from early October through mid-November. Applicant reviewers would work from their own chosen remote location.
Read MoreAnna Maria Farias and Neal Rackleff will serve as Assistant Secretaries at HUD. The two Texas lawyers were both confirmed on August 3.
Read MoreThe CDFI Fund received 230 applications in its 2017 round for the New Markets Tax Credit Program.
Read MoreHUD’s 2017 edition of its Worst Case Housing Needs shows that severe housing problems are on the rise.
Read MoreA recent report commissioned by the CDFI Fund not only found full compliance amongst all Community Development Entities (CDEs) reviewed, but also found that CDEs generally exceeded minimum financing thresholds mandated by the IRS.
Read MoreHUD posted on YouTube a series of four video training sessions on Chapter 9 of the Section 8 Renewal Policy Guide, “Rent Comparability Studies.” These videos provide in-depth training on preparing and reviewing rent comparability studies (RCS).
Read MoreIn a bipartisan show of support for affordable housing, members of the Committee from both sides of the aisle acknowledged the need for more affordable housing and the role of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) as our nation’s primary tool for increasing the supply of affordable rental housing.
Read MoreThe 3.5% increase over last year is in contrast to the House’s current appropriations bill, which calls for a 1.3% decrease to HUD’s appropriation.
Read MoreDominque Blom named new General Deputy Assistant Secretary For Public and Indian Housing.
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