General News
New Hampshire QAP & 9% Low-Income Housing Info Session
INFORMATION SESSION May 13, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM AGENDA Part 1: 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan NH Housing staff will provide a comprehensive overview of the current QAP (effective March 16, 2026), including threshold criteria, scoring methodology, and key policies. o Maximum LIHTC request per project o Per-unit cost standards and investment limits o Threshold […]
FHLB Dallas Releases 2025 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Report Featuring Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Dallas has released its 2025 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Annual Report, highlighting $134.3 million in affordable housing and community investment funding across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. The report includes major investments in rental housing, first-time homebuyer assistance, disaster recovery, storm-resilient roofs, heirs’ property support, housing counseling and […]
States Roll Out 25 Percent Test Policies
Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3), states are amending polices to implement the new 25 percent financed-by bond test.
Terner Center: California One Stop Shop for Affordable Housing
The Terner Center for Housing and Innovation at UC Berkeley released an article analyzing the new California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA), launching July 1, 2026. CHHA’s goal is to centralize and streamline its fragmented affordable housing funding system, including creating a Housing Development and Finance Committee (HDFC) to oversee all multifamily subsidy programs and […]
NCHMA’s New Community Forum
We’re excited to introduce NCHMA’s new community forum, now live on NH&RA’s website! This space is designed exclusively for NCHMA members to connect, exchange tips and best practices, and engage in meaningful, thoughtful discussions with peers across the field. Be sure to explore the forum and start with the Welcome Post, where you’ll find everything […]
AHIC Updates Liquidity, Net Worth Underwriting Guidelines
The Affordable Housing Investment Council (AHIC) announced an update to its guidance on sponsor and guarantor liquidity and net worth, replacing fixed-dollar minimum thresholds with a risk-calibrated underwriting framework. The changes are reflected primarily in an expanded Appendix II of AHIC’s Guarantor Analysis Guidelines, with conforming edits to the relevant section of the 2018 AHIC […]
BABA Industry Sign-On Letter
NH&RA and housing industry partners are circulating a BABA Housing Implementation proposal sign-on letter to share with Hill offices. Go Deeper: The letter outlines BABA’s application to affordable housing, recommends waiver process solutions, and suggests ways to support domestic manufacturing without hindering affordable housing programs. Call to Action: If you would like to sign on, […]
Colorado 2026 Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit Letters of Intent
The 2026 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) 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 MIHTC.
Minnesota 2026 Housing and Community Development Action Plan Notice
The State of Minnesota is developing its 2026 Housing and Community Development Action Plan and wants your feedback. This plan reflects year five of the state’s 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, which examines the housing and community development needs of the state and sets priorities for allocating U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. Public […]
Delaware Workforce Housing Program Draft Guidelines Now Available; Public Comment Closes Friday
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) received $5 million for the Delaware Workforce Housing Program, established by Senate Bill 22, to increase the amount and quality of available workforce housing in Delaware. DSHA has posted a draft of the proposed guidelines for the Workforce Housing Program online. Any qualified workforce housing investor making a qualified workforce housing investment Level […]
Connecticut Development Engagement Process Now Open Through May 22
The Department of Housing (DOH) in collaboration with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) are inviting your participation in the DEP Spring 2026. The DEP Spring 2026 facilitates continued management of a pipeline of potential projects for future funding opportunities. It is also used by those who will be seeking CHFA Low-Income Housing Tax Credits […]
Connecticut Housing Tax Credit Contribution Program NOFA Important Information and Dates
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority anticipates making $10 million in state tax credits available to non-profit applicants that will create housing opportunities in the following classifications: A maximum of $500,000 may be awarded to each successful applicant. Applications for funding must be submitted electronically through the SharePoint website using the Consolidated Application Version 2026 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. A SharePoint […]