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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 […]
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 […]
Virginia’s First Comprehensive Zoning Map is Now Available
HousingForward Virginia announced the completion of the Virginia Zoning Atlas, an interactive map resource that shows the zoning code in nearly every locality in the state. Virginia Housing supported the creation of the Zoning Atlas as part of their efforts to expand housing supply and address housing affordability challenges in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Zoning Atlas provides a visualization of zoning codes from 321 jurisdictions, […]
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.
NYHC Report: Policy Reforms Required to Avoid Defaults in Distressed Affordable Housing
New York Housing Conference released a report on the alarming share of affordable housing buildings that are in distress and the need for action to preserve these buildings. The report discusses necessary policy reforms to protect at-risk affordable housing in New York City, as well as significant implications for the City’s housing plan at large.
Louisiana Housing Corporation 2025 Amended Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Public Hearing Notice
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) Development Team will hold a public hearing to amend the 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. at LHC Headquarters located at 2415 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. A virtual option will be available for those who are unable to attend in person. Join Virtually Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82559977692?pwd=AWDVeKlSePbdnJ7v3Uxc70pUNIjhDy.1 Meeting ID: 825 5997 7692 […]
Minnesota Housing Hosting Webinar to Discuss the HUD CoC NOFO Release
Minnesota Housing will host a webinar to discuss the impacts of the recent FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) NOFO release. The CoC NOFO proposes a shift in funding and priorities away from permanent supportive housing, which is the combination of deeply affordable and permanent housing with wraparound supportive services which ends homelessness and leads to housing stability. Minnesota Housing is […]
Ohio 2026 Multifamily Rental Underwriting Guidelines Posted for Public Comment
OHFA has posted the second draft of the 2026 Multifamily Rental Underwriting Guidelines on their website. OHFA will accept comments on the draft guidelines through Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Comments may be submitted in writing to [email protected].