Federal / Agency News
CDFI Fund Opens CY 2022 New Markets Tax Credit Application; Hosts Application Webinar Dec. 1
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) released the Notice of Allocation Availability (NOAA) for the calendar year (CY) 2022 round of the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program.
CDFI Fund Hosts CMF Pre-Application Webinar – Dec. 5
The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund is hosting a Capital Magnet Fund pre-application webinar on December 5.
JCHS: Service Coordinators Improved Resident Resilience During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, service coordinators increased the capacity of a large and diffuse inter-organizational network to support lower-income older adults.
JCHS Report on Housing and Health Equity for Older Adults
During the pandemic, many older adults faced social isolation and disruptions in access to food, medical care and supportive services.
JCHS: Keeping the (Decarbonized) Lights On Webinar – Dec. 2
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University will hold a webinar on December 2.
Democrats Retain Senate, Republicans Poised to Take Control of House
The 118th Congress will most likely be a divided Congress with Democrats retaining the Senate and Republicans taking over the House of Representatives.
Fannie, Freddie Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps For 2023 Drop to $75 Billion
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the 2023 multifamily loan purchase caps for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will be $75 billion each.
HUD Updates Workbook to Determine Eligibility for RAD/Section 18 Construction Blend, OZ Rent Boost
HUD updated a workbook that allows public housing authorities (PHAs) to assess the eligibility of a proposed rehabilitation of a property for a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)/Section 18 construction blend or an opportunity zones (OZ) rent boost.
HUD Hosts NSPIRE Get Ready Session – Nov. 21
HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) is hosting a NSPIRE Get Ready industry session.
HUD Announces $148 Million Available for COVID-19 Expenses in Assisted Multifamily Properties
HUD announced a new application period for COVID-19 Supplemental Payment (CSP) funding.
HUD Seeks Feedback on Potential Changes to How Section 811, 202 Properties Convert Under RAD
HUD is seeking feedback on potential changes to the current notice that guides how properties assisted under the Section 811 assisted housing program for persons with disabilities can be converted through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.
Treasury Issues More Notices Seeking Input on Clean Energy Provisions of IRA
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued three notices requesting public input on climate and clean energy incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act, following six notices issued in October.