Federal / Agency News
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.
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.
Oklahoma Releases Second QAP Draft
The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency announced the release of the 2024 QAP to its website.
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 Releases Strategic Plan for 2024-2027
Minnesota Housing released its draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for public comment.
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.
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.
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.
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.