Federal / Agency News

Treasury

CDFI Fund Releases Summary Report and Data on NMTC Investments

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) released a summary report and data collected on all New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investments across the nation through the fiscal year (FY) 2021 reporting period.

IRS

IRS Publishing Final Regulations, Application Process for ‘Adder’ ITCs for Solar, Wind at Low-Income Communities, Federally Subsidized Residential Buildings

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published final regulations for the “adder” investment tax credit (ITC) percentages for solar or wind facilities built in low-income communities or in connection with federally subsidized residential buildings.

California

California Releases Amendment to Transition Reserve Policy and Funding Availability Calendar

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released an amendment to its Transition Reserve Policy Administrative Memo, which implements statutory changes made under SB 948 (Chapter 667, Statutes 2022) applicable to Health and Safety Code Section 60468.

General News

EPA Proposes Lead-Based Paint Rule for Federally Assisted Housing

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule to significantly lower acceptable levels of lead-based paint (LBP) and make abatement protocols much more stringent for federally assisted properties built before 1978 that undergo renovation.

HUD

HUD Launches $85 Million PRO Housing Funding Opportunity

HUD opened the $85 million first-of-its-kind competitive Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) funding opportunity for jurisdictions.

HUD

HUD Publishes Updated Public and Assisted Housing Guidance for Treatment of Solar Programs for Residents to Benefit

HUD published updated guidance for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and owners of properties participating in HUD Multifamily Assisted Housing programs regarding the treatment of financial benefits received from participation in community solar energy programs or the presence of on-site solar facilities.

QAP Tennessee

THDA Accepting Applications for Multifamily Tax Bond Authority

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) is accepting applications for MTBA 2023 Round Two on August 14.

QAP Oklahoma

Oklahoma Releases Second QAP Draft

The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency announced the release of the 2024 QAP to its website.

Georgia

Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs 2024 QAP Development

Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA) plans to hold listening sessions for development and input for the 2024 QAP.

Montana

Montana Takes Action on Zoning Bills

The Montana legislature took comprehensive action this year on a suite of zoning bills that together will help facilitate the production of rental housing and prevent local governments in the state from adopting policies that create barriers to development.

Minnesota

Minnesota Releases Strategic Plan for 2024-2027

Minnesota Housing released its draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for public comment.

QAP Louisiana

Louisiana 2024 LIHTC Application Log

The Louisiana Housing Corporation released the 2024 LIHTC Application Log, which details projects requested in the state, the type of construction, total units and the amount of the project. 

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