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CTCAC to Hold a Public Meeting on July 26
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) will hold a public meeting on July 26 at 9:15 a.m. PT (901 P Street, Room 102, Sacramento, CA 95814) or via Microsoft Teams.
Biden-Harris Administration Takes on Junk Fees in Rental Housing to Lower Costs for Renters
The Biden-Harris administration announced new actions to “crack down on junk fees” in rental housing.
House and Senate Advance FY 2024 Appropriations
Last week the House and Senate Appropriations Committees both voted Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) appropriations bills out of committee.
National Park Service Revises Historic Tax Credit Application Form
The National Park Service (NPS) issued revised application forms and instructions for Historic Tax Credits (HTCs) ahead of an August 15 deadline.
Treasury Analysis Shows SLFRF Supported Nearly 2,500 Housing Projects
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released an analysis that examines how state, local, territorial and Tribal governments have used their allocated grants under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Program.
City of LA Hosts Executive Directive Webinar on July 27
The Office of Mayor Karen Bass and the City of Los Angeles’ development departments announced an informational webinar to discuss Executive Directive No. 1 – “Expedition of Permits and Clearances for Temporary Shelters and Affordable Housing Types.” scheduled on July 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Board Meeting on July 25
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) will hold a Board meeting on July 25 to discuss preliminary changes to the QAP.
New Mexico’s Enery$mart Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority announced their Energy$mart Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program.
FY 2024 Budget Process Underway
House and Senate Appropriations Committees are racing to pass Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 funding ahead of the August recess and September 30 fiscal year end.
GRRP Leading Edge Wave One – Applications Due in Two Weeks
The first application review period (wave) for the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) Leading Edge Awards will close in approximately two weeks at 11:59 PM ET on July 31, 2023.
HFSC Holds July 14 Hearing: How Mandates Like ESG Distort Markets and Drive Up Costs for Insurance and Housing
The Housing and Insurance subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing at 9 a.m. ET on July 14 entitled “How Mandates Like ESG Distort Markets and Drive Up Costs for Insurance and Housing.”
Fannie Mae Releases ESG 2022 Report
Fannie Mae released its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which highlights its efforts to help homeowners, buyers and renters; support the transition to greener buildings; and foster an engaged and inclusive workforce.