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Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Multifamily Program Compliance Updates
The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) released updates for three multifamily program compliance policies. CHFA Multifamily Program Compliance Manual for Housing Tax Credit and CHFA Multifamily Loan Programs Updated The CHFA Multifamily Program Compliance Manual now includes updated guidance for developments with Housing Tax Credits and/or Multifamily Loan financing through CHFA. Use this version for questions regarding procedures, rules, and regulations. View a full list of all new […]
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates Passage of Legislation Increasing Housing Production and Affordability
The Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act and the Maryland Housing Certainty Act into law in 2026, key legislation to address Maryland’s housing crisis. This new housing legislation is accompanied by a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that supports the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s robust affordable housing investment and safeguards […]
Connecticut Housing Finance Agency Awards $11.5 Million in Federal Tax Credits to Develop 319 Rental Homes
The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) approved allocations of federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) to support the development and preservation of affordable housing in communities across Connecticut. The awards will support six developments located in Cromwell, Farmington, Hartford, Naugatuck, and New Britain, representing a combined total of 319 rental units, including 282 affordable apartments […]
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Requests Input for the 2027 QAP, Public Info Session July 9
The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency is requesting feedback and comments for the Draft 2027 Qualified Allocation Plan. Input can be provided in any of the following ways: All comments must be received by July 9th at 5 p.m. Following the input session, a final version containing any revisions to the application will be taken to the September 23 Board of Trustees Meeting […]
North Dakota Division of Community Services Opens FY2026 Community Development Block Grant Pre-Application
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services (NDDCS) opened a pre-application period for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2026 through July 24, 2026. Pre-applications must be received by 5pm CT on July 24, 2026, to be considered for funding. Pre-applications will be reviewed based on the scoring criteria outlined in the 2026 CDBG Program Distribution Statement […]
BABA Reports
Graphic from Fahe report comparing BABA compliance between an infrastructure bridge project and a housing construction project Fahe released their Build America, Buy America and Housing report looking at good intentions, unanticipated consequences, and how BABA is a barrier to the American Dream. The report examines how BABA hinders efforts to address the housing crisis, […]
South Carolina Freezes Certain Nonprofit Low-Income Housing Property Tax Exemption Applications
On May 19, 2026, the Governor signed S. 853 into law, enacting the temporary processing freeze on certain Exemption Statute applications discussed below. Key Points To read more, check out the Moore & VanAllen Client Alert.
Oregon Housing & Community Services Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Housing Preservation
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is hosting a public hearing for the administrative rules that are being amended for the Housing Preservation program to align with the updated program requirements as specified in Senate Bill 51(2025). The hearing officer will be reviewing the drafted rules and provide an opportunity for public comment and feedback. […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Awards More Than $39.1 Million in Annual 9% Tax Credits for Affordable Housing
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced projects receiving conditional commitments for the 2026 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) at the Board meeting today. The LIHTC program provides tax credits to developers to assist in the creation or rehabilitation of rental housing for low- to moderate-income Ohioans. This year, 25 Ohio developments creating or preserving […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board Approves Financing for Affordable Housing Developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved financing from various programs to support 13 housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state. The developments that received Board approvals for funding are: CENTRAL Opportunity Pointe I: Co-developers Woda Cooper Development, Inc., and Columbus State Community Partners received approval of a $1.75 […]
NH Housing 2027 9% LIHTC Updated Self-Score Sheet and Information Session Slides – CORRECTION
A correction has been made to the 2027-2028 Developer Self-Score Sheet that was posted on May 8, 2026. The updated self-score sheet can be found on the New Hampshire Housing Website and linked below: 2027-2028 Developer Self-Score Sheet Additionally, the presentation slides and a recording of the 2027-2028 QAP and 2027 9% LIHTC Application Information […]
Kentucky Tenant Data Certification System User Access
KHC’s Multifamily Compliance department is requesting that all Admin Users of TDCS review each property’s user list and remove users who are no longer associated with projects but have access to the system. Once a user is no longer associated with the project/company, the user should be removed to maintain the security of information contained […]