General News
NH&RA Updates Advocacy Resources Archive
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.
Report Details Improving Utility Efficiency in Multifamily Rental Housing
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.
Georgia Releases Approved Market Analyst List
The Georgia Georgia Department of Community Affairs Department of Housing Finance & Development (DCA) recently posted the 2013 Approved Market Analyst list.
West Virginia Releases Approved QAP
The West Virginia Housing Development Fund has released the approved 2013-2014 Qualified Allocation Plan.
IRS Publishes LIHTC Newsletter #51
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.
IRS Releases 2013 Resident Population Figures
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.
New York Governor Approves Measure to Extend State Historic Credit
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.
NPS Solicits Comments on Historic Preservation Certification Application
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.
Ohio Announces Annual Public Hearing for 2013 Fiscal Year
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has announced a public hearing to obtain input from affordable housing stakeholders and other interested parties.
Iowa 2014 QAP Public Forum
The Iowa Finance Authority is hosting a public forum for interested parties to provide feedback and recommendations for the 2014 Qualified Allocation Plan.
UPDATE Senate, House Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Programs Through September 2013
The U.S. Senate on March 20 passed by a vote of 73 to 26 an amended version of the U.S. House of Representatives FY 2013 continuing resolution (CR), H.R. 933. The legislation provides funding for all federally funded agencies for the remainder of FY 2013, which ends on September 30, 2013.
Interior Secretary Salazar Announces Historic Credit Action Items
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the results of a National Park Service review of the historic tax credit. Overall, the document is very encouraging and addresses many of the issues NH&RA highlighted in recent comments to DOI.