General News
CDFI Fund Schedules Q&A on CDFI Certification
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) will be conducting a series of conference calls regarding CDFI Certification. These calls will serve as a forum for potential certification applicants to ask questions of CDFI Fund staff about becoming a certified CDFI.
Essential Event for NMTC Professionals – NMTC Announces Donna Gambrell as Keynote Speaker
NH&RA is pleased to announce that CDFI Fund Director Donna J. Gambrell will deliver the Keynote Address at NH&RA’s Winter New Markets Tax Credit Symposium, March 10 at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida.
Colorado Names Interim Executive Director
Cris White, Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Interim Executive Director of the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) by the Authority’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2010, upon the retirement of Roy Alexander.
New Study Examines “˜Disruption’ of LIHTC Program
The Harvard Joint Center, with help from the What Works Collaborative, has published a new report entitled, “The Disruption of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: Causes, Consequences, Responses, and Proposed Correctives.”
Arizona Seeking Comments For 2010 QAP
Arizona is seeking comments on its 2010 QAP. Included in the QAP package are ADOH’s Market Study Guidelines.
FHFA Authorizes CDFIs to Become FHLB Members
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today issued a final rule that authorizes non-federally insured community development financial institutions (CDFIs) that have been certified by the CDFI Fund, including community development loan funds, venture capital funds, and State-chartered credit unions, to become members of a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB).
HUD Releases Updated New Consolidated Planning/CHAS Data
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released an update of the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data.
Vermont Publishes 2010 Vermont Housing Needs Assessment
Vermont Housing Finance Agency for the Vermont Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development have published its 2010 Vermont Housing Needs Assessment.
Virginia Publishes Updated LIHTC Reference Materials
Virginia Housing Development Authority has published updated 2010 LIHTC reference documents including its 2010 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Manual as well as market study requirements.
Kentucky Publishes 2010 Revised Qualified Action Plan and Rental Guidelines
Kentucky Housing Corporation has released a revised 2010 Qualified Action Plan (QAP) and Rental Guidelines are now available for review and public comment.
North Dakota Approves 2010 QAP
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved the 2010 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).
HUD Publishes Quarterly Regulatory Waivers
HUD has published its quarterly report of all of its approved regulatory waivers.