General News
Minnesota Housing Updated Authorized Market Analysts List Available
Minnesota Housing posted an updated Authorized Market Analysts List to the Housing Tax Credits webpage. Internal Revenue Code section 42(m)(1)(A)(iii) requires that all HTC projects conduct a comprehensive market study. The study must examine the housing needs of low-income individuals in the area to be served by a developer’s HTC project and must be conducted […]
Oklahoma Annual Rental Activity Reports for HOME and NHTF Due Feb. 28
Annual Rental Activity Reports for the HOME and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) programs are due by February 28, 2026. These reports are required for all contracts for rental activities that were awarded in which the Written Agreement was signed either on or before December 31, 2025. Required Documents These documents can be found in […]
Kentucky Overview of Proposed Revisions to Multifamily Documents Webinar: January 14
KHC will host a virtual webinar from 1–2:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to present an overview of the proposed revisions to the 2027-2029 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), Multifamily Guidelines and scoring criteria, and Multifamily Minimum Design Standards (MDS). The proposed revisions result from recent conversations with partners, including developers, nonprofits, investors, local governments, […]
Oregon Ask the Experts: 9% LIHTC Training, January 21
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will host an “Ask the Expert” training featuring the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) team. This training will focus on the 2026 9% LIHTC request process, how this process aligns with the Oregon Centralized Application, and provide developers and other partners an […]
California Housing Finance Agency Board appoints Katherine McFadden as Director of Multifamily Programs
McFadden joins CalHFA as it looks to expand its affordable housing finance offerings The California Housing Finance Agency announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Katherine McFadden to serve as CalHFA’s Director of Multifamily Programs. She takes over the important leadership position at a time when the Agency is looking to broaden its affordable […]
Colorado HFA Welcomes Two New Members to its Board of Directors
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced that Governor Jared Polis has appointed Melinda Pollack and Willa Williford to its Board of Directors. CHFA’s Board serves as its governing body and is tasked with supporting CHFA’s mission to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. The Board is comprised of 11 members including […]
Maine 2026 Housing Outlook Report Shows Progress And Challenges
Drawing on state and national data MaineHousing’s 2nd annual housing outlook report explores the dynamics of housing production, homeownership, affordability, and homelessness while situating Maine’s housing market within the overall economic landscape. MaineHousing is excited to present the 2026 edition of Maine’s Housing Outlook Report. In its second annual release, this comprehensive report offers an in-depth […]
Connecticut HFA Funding Parameters Posted & Upcoming Deadlines for 9% LIHTC Round
CHFA has posted a list of Frequently Asked Questions, found here. *DOH FUNDING PARAMETERS NOW AVAILABLE* CHFA has posted the Department of Housing’s Funding Parameters to be used with the 2026 LIHTC Round. The document can be found here. *IMPORTANT DATE REMINDER* The last day to request a SharePoint site for the 2026 9% LIHTC […]
Ohio HFA Publishes Updated 2026 Design and Architectural Standards (DAS) FAQs
Based on comments or requests received regarding the current Design and Architectural Standards (DAS), OHFA has published updated 2026 Design and Architectural Standards FAQs. These answers clarify and modify the DAS during calendar year 2026. Any questions that remain relevant from 2025 are incorporated and updated into this new set of FAQs. The FAQs are […]
Save the Date: Overview of Proposed Revisions to Kentucky Multifamily Documents, Webinar Jan. 14, 2026
KHC will host a virtual webinar to present an overview of the proposed revisions to the 2027-2029 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), Multifamily Guidelines and scoring criteria, and Multifamily Minimum Design Standards (MDS). The proposed revisions result from recent conversations with partners, including developers, nonprofits, investors, local governments, and area development districts. Join us for the […]
New Hampshire Housing HOTMA Implementation Date Updates
New Hampshire Housing has made important changes to the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) implementation date for all properties. Read the notice here. Questions: Please contact the property’s Asset Manager. New Hampshire Housing Asset Management Team (603) 472-8623 [email protected]
MSHDA Invests $16.3 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to Advance Affordable Housing Goals in Michigan
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) allocated more than $16.3 million in federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the creation and preservation of over 700 housing units spanning across 14 projects in nine Michigan communities. “By leveraging public-private partnerships, we’re not only addressing housing affordability, but we’re also boosting local economies […]