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New Hampshire FY 2026 OUD Supportive Housing Capital Program NOFO Contact Update
Please be advised that the point of contact for the Opioid Use Disorder Supportive Housing Capital Program and the upcoming FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been revised due to recent staffing changes. Going forward, please direct all inquiries to Emily Boisvert: Emily Boisvert Senior Multifamily Lending Officer 603-310-9364 [email protected] The FY […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency 2026 Experience and Capacity Submission Window is Open!
Entities seeking approval to submit a proposal application in the 2026 9% LIHTC and/or Housing Development Gap Financing (HDGF) programs must submit the 2026 Experience and Capacity workbook and related materials to OHFA’s File Transfer Site no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026. The Standards and Workbook are provided below and are also […]
HUD Launches Fair Housing Investigation into Boston’s Homeownership Programs
The Trump administration and HUD are investigating Boston over claims that its homeownership programs unlawfully violate civil rights protections under the banner of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office rejected the allegations, saying the city will defend its fair housing efforts amid ongoing clashes with the Trump administration. Senator Warren released a […]
Connecticut Housing Finance Agency: 2026 Multifamily Design and Construction Standards and Guidelines Available
Connecticut Housing Finance Agency has made available their 2026 Standards and Guidelines. Please note that there are several new changes including: Standards and guidelines are effective January 1, 2026. Additional flexibility has been incorporated throughout including Dwelling Unit design and energy efficiency, to allow for various options given the current high-cost economic environment. Please reach […]
Oklahoma Housing HOME and NHTF Holiday Payment Schedule
The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced that reimbursement requests will not be processed December 22-December 26 due to the short week and limited staff. Reimbursement requests submitted after noon on December 12, 2025, will be processed before January 5, 2026. Bank/Federal Holidays: December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026 OHFA Closures: December 11, 2025 December […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Funds the Creation and Preservation of More Than 4,800 Affordable Homes in 2025
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) funded the creation or preservation of 4,806 affordable rental homes across Oregon. It’s a 50% increase from the 3,208 affordable homes funded in 2024. This growth is significant as the housing industry continues to experience supply chain delays and rising costs. OHCS is one of the first housing finance […]
NH&RA Fall Intern: Matt Buchanan
NH&RA’s Fall Intern Matt Buchanan, a masters candidate in environmental policy at The George Washington University, completed his internship this week. Below are some of his thoughts and reflections: Throughout this internship I learned how federal and state housing policy is developed, and the importance of outside agencies/developers in the process. Additionally, I learned how […]
California TCAC Releases Final Proposed Regulation Changes, Statement of Reasons, and Response to Comments for LIHTC Programs
This memo includes the final proposed regulation changes, the initial statement of reasons, a brief summary of the comments received, staff’s responses to comments, including explanations to any proposed revisions to the initially proposed changes, and the final proposed changes for LIHTC programs. CTCAC staff also received comments on regulation changes outside the scope of this regular rulemaking and will consider those […]
Colorado 2026 Federal 9 Percent, State, and TOC Housing Tax Credit Letters of Intent Released
The 2026 Round One Letter of Intent (LOI) report is now available on CHFA’s website. The report lists affordable housing developments and their sponsors who intend to apply for federal 9 percent with state Housing Tax Credits, and if applicable, Transit-oriented Communities (TOC) credit in Round One. For more information about the Housing Tax Credit program, please contact Kathryn […]
Delaware Housing Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program Now Open
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced the Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program is now open and accepting applications for the 2026 funding round. The DDD Rebate program is designed to spur private capital investment, stimulate job growth, improve the commercial vitality of our cities, and help build stable communities in our downtowns. Currently, there are 12 designated districts: […]
Kentucky Housing Corporation Revised Section 3 Reporting Forms
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) revised their reporting forms for Section 3 compliance to better align with federal regulation updates (24 CFR, Part 75). Recipients of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in a combined amount of $200,000 or more per project must comply with Section 3, which requires that direct employment, training, and contracting opportunities be […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Software Upgrade – Temporary System Blackout
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is upgrading its inspections software to align with the NSPIRE Inspection Standards to enhance their ability to monitor compliance and streamline inspections across all monitored properties. To implement this upgrade, a temporary system blackout will occur from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026.