General News
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Rent Increase Policy Announcement
CHFA has developed a Rent Increase Policy.
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.
MFH Posts Updated HOTMA Forms to the Multifamily Drafting Table
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing (MFH) published updated Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) related forms to the Multifamily Drafting Table for review.
Delaware Extends Historic Tax Credit Program Through 2031 Under New Legislation
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation to extend the State Historic Tax Credit through 2031. S.B. 200 authorizes the State HTC, which has an $8 million annual statewide cap, through 2031.