General News
Texas Introduces Bill Prohibiting LIHTC Allocations to Developments in Certain School Districts
A bill recently introduced in Texas would prohibit the allocation of LIHTCs for developments in certain school districts.
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency 2026 HOME & NHTF Comment Period Open Through Sept. 11
Initial comments for the 2026 HOME Investment Partnerships Program and National Housing Trust Fund applications are being accepted through September 11.
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Announces 2025 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Developments
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority announced that it will award $104,962,000 in Federal nine percent LIHTC to ten multifamily housing developments across Arkansas.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $99 Million in Housing Tax Credits
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) awarded over $99 million in housing tax credits that will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 63 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans across the state.
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Announces NSPIRE Training
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency partnered with U.S. Housing Consultants to provide National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) training on Oct. 7, 2025, at the Quality Inn in Bismarck, ND.
Ohio LIHTC and Bond Gap Financing AHFAs Available
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 four percent LIHTC with Ohio LIHTC Affordable Housing Funding Application (AHFA) is now available on OHFA’s Ohio LIHTC website.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Announces Update to ORCA
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA) updates have been finalized and published.
Oregon Housing and Community Services and Neighborhood Partnerships announce over $6.5 million in funding for Individual Development Accounts
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Neighborhood Partnerships (NP) award $6.62 million to help families and individuals save and build assets.
Colorado Housing Finance Agency 2025 Federal Four Percent, State, and TOC Housing Tax Credit Letters of Intent
An updated Federal four percent Housing Tax Credit LOI and Applicant Report is now available on CHFA’s website.
ROAD To Housing Act Summary
On July 29, 2025, The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee voted the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act out of committee with a 24-0 vote. A section-by-section summary is available here. Below are a selection of sections of most interest to NH&RA members: What’s Next: The bill will likely […]
New Hampshire Housing HOTMA Forms Updated on MFH Drafting Table
The Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (MFH) published updated Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) related forms to the Drafting Table to ensure stakeholders have adequate time to consider and offer comments on proposed changes to these forms.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Publishes ARH Portfolio Financial Report Study
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) recently conducted a comprehensive financial analysis of the Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) portfolio.