General News
NH&RA Hosts ICAST IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator
ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.
REACH Appoints Margaret Salazar as New CEO
REACH Community Development announced the appointment of Margaret Salazar as the organization’s new CEO.
Kentucky Requests Public Comment on CAPER
The Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) released the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for public review and comment.
Louisiana Executive Director to Depart
Joshua Hollins, executive director of the Louisiana Housing Corp. (LHC), has submitted his resignation to and will stay through the end of September.
Minnesota Accepting Applications for 2023 HTC Carryover Allocation
Minnesota Housing (MH) is accepting applications for a Carryover Allocation of the 2023 Housing Tax Credit (HTC) program.
Oregon Hosts Pre-Development Meeting – Sept. 14
Oregon Housing and Community services will host a pre-development meeting for the Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) Redesign and Resource Engagement on September 14 from 10 a.m. to noon PT.
KHRC Applies for Solar for All
The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) submitted a Notice of Intent to apply for the Solar for All opportunity through the U.S. EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).
Minnesota Announces $50 Million for Stable Housing Organization Relief Program
Minnesota Housing announced the availability of up to $50 million in state appropriations for the Stable Housing Organization Relief Program (SHORP).
NLHA Insurance Survey
The National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) published a survey seeking responses from all owners of Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance/Project-Based Vouchers (including RAD), LIHTC, Section 202/811, HOME-assisted and naturally occurring affordable housing units.
Oregon Releases NOFA for 9 Percent LIHTC
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced the release of the nine percent LIHTC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
NLHA Releases Insurance Survey
The National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) published a survey seeking responses from all owners of Section 8 PBRA/PBVs (including RAD); tax credit; Section 202/811; HOME assisted and naturally occurring affordable housing.
FHFA Director Sandra Thompson’s Statement on Best Practices for Adverse Action Notices for Renters
A written notice paired with a report copy allows the borrower to demonstrate they have fulfilled their legal obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and also permits rental applicants to understand the basis for any denial, fully assert their rights with tenant screening companies, and more effectively correct their records.
NH&RA Submits Comments on NCSHA’s Proposed Revisions to Recommended Practices in Housing Credit Administration
NH&RA submitted comments to the National Council of State Housing Agencies’ (NCSHA) draft proposed revisions to its Recommended Practices in Housing Credit Administration (summary, red-line).