Federal / Agency News

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

The National Housing & Rehabilitation Association has made available the PowerPoint presentations displayed during the recent 2009 Spring Developers Forum: A Time of Opportunity, held May 11-12, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California.

The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are soliciting suggestions on federal tax guidance projects that should be included on the 2009-2010 Guidance Priority List.

NH&RA is urging Congress to take action to make a critical technical change to the New Markets Tax Credit Program, making it easier to use the subsidy on projects involving multiple buildings.

Download Our Brochure For The 2009 Spring Developers Forum, May 11-12 in Los Angeles. Click here to download our conference brochure. 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has published a notice in the Federal Register addressing changes to the General Section and Policy Requirements of HUD’s 2009 Notice of Availability of funding process.

National Council of Affordable Housing Market Analysts recently convened its Spring Public Policy & Market Study Forum April 6-7 in Washington DC. This year’s innovative program featured a very informative Washington & Public Policy Update. The panelists explored critical topics including the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, congressional legislative priorities, personnel and regulatory changes at HUD and in the Obama Administration and much, much, more…You can now preview the session on our YouTube Channel or our our website…

n accordance with section 206A of the National Housing Act, HUD has adjusted the basic statutory mortgage limits for multifamily housing programs for calendar year 2009.

The National Council of Affordable Housing Market Analysts has made available the PowerPoint Presentations and handouts presented during the 2009 Public Policy & Market Study Forum: Affordable Housing In The ‘Stimulated’ Economy.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu recently announced a partnership between the two departments to better coordinate efforts and provide additional guidance on weatherization and energy efficiency retrofits for existing housing.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a new partnership to help American families gain better access to affordable housing, more transportation options, and lower transportation costs.

The House of Representatives has passed its omnibus appropriations bill (HR 1105) covering nearly all of the federal government for the balance of federal Fiscal Year 2009, which ends this September 30.

Please see the following summary of key provisions from the conference report of HR 1: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The House of Representatives and Senate voted in favor of the measure and President Obama signed the measure into law Tuesday, Feb. 17.