General News

Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) recently announced they are set to introduce the Hurricane Sandy and National Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2012. In addition, the Obama Administration recently sent a $60.4 billion supplemental spending request to Congress that details means for responding to Hurricane Sandy.

Affordable Housing Finance recently released their list of the top developers of 2012, and several NH&RA members made the cut.

The NH&RA Advocacy Archive was created to provide a one-stop-shop for NH&RA members who are interested in advocating to elected officials to support key affordable housing and tax credit programs. We have collected a variety of documents, reports, templates and best practices that should be helpful in this effort. Please note this is a work in progress–check back often as we add additional resources.

The National Housing Trust (NHT) recently released an action guide to serve as a practical tool for affordable housing developers and other providers seeking better partnerships among utility companies, providers and investors.

The Georgia Georgia Department of Community Affairs Department of Housing Finance & Development (DCA) recently posted the 2013 Approved Market Analyst list.

The West Virginia Housing Development Fund has released the approved 2013-2014 Qualified Allocation Plan.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released it latest LIHC Newsletter, which provides a forum for information about Section 42, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and communicating technical knowledge and skills, guidance, and assistance for developing LIHTC issues.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Notice 2013-15 to announce the 2013 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures, which are used to determine each state’s 2013 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) ceiling and tax-exempt private activity bond volume caps.

The New York State Senate and Assembly recently passed, and Governor Cuomo signed into law, a state budget bill (Senate Bill 2609D) that extends the state historic rehabilitation tax credit program through 2020.

The National Park Service (NPS) recently published a notice in the Federal Register inviting comments on Historic Preservation Certification Application. Building owners use this application to apply for federal historic rehabilitation tax credits.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has announced a public hearing to obtain input from affordable housing stakeholders and other interested parties.

The Iowa Finance Authority is hosting a public forum for interested parties to provide feedback and recommendations for the 2014 Qualified Allocation Plan.