General News

NCHFA is seeking input on the draft 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan prior to publication.

The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development recently released Multifamily Housing Notice 11-07 which provides an update on the Spring 2011 funding round, and reminds potential applicants about the Round 2 deadline.

The Obama Administration has announced that it has named Carol Galante as the acting commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs recently issued a newsletter that provides clarification about utility allowance and gross rent violations for the Housing Tax Credit program. Also contained in the newsletter:

Recognizing the need for affordable housing near public transit, the Arizona Department of Housing has partnered with the cities of Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix, the Department of Transportation, the Metro light rail, Arizona State University, community leaders and others to create the Sustainable Communities Working Group.

HUD’s Economic and Market Analysis Division has prepared three new Comprehensive Housing Market Analyses for the following markets

Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a new program designed to integrate support services and affordable housing for the elderly, disabled, and homeless families.

The Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) has released a draft version of its 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan. The draft QAP makes minor changes to the low-income housing tax credit program for 2012.

Leaders of the Missouri State House and Senate reached an agreement this week concerning a $1.5 billion economic development and tax credit reform package and Governor Jay Nixon said he will call the legislature back for a special session later this year to consider the package.

The Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) has released a draft version of its 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan .

Leaders of the Missouri State House and Senate reached an agreement this week concerning a $1.5 billion economic development and tax credit reform package and Governor Jay Nixon said he will call the legislature back for a special session later this year to consider the package.

The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities recently released a new report suggesting that there is no evidence that HUD’s Section 8 rental assistance programs for low-income families (Housing Choice Voucher and Project-Based Rental Assistance programs) are crowding out spending on other HUD programs, despite recent concerns from several lawmakers.