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Maryland Multifamily Housing Notices
2026 Maryland Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide (Guide) – Effective 4/8/26 Governor Wes Moore has signed the 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and the Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide (the “Guide”). The new QAP and Guide are effective as of April 8, 2026, and will govern all applications received on or […]
North Dakota Homeless Service Provider Funding Opportunity
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is accepting applications from homeless service providers seeking funding through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and North Dakota Homeless Grant (NDHG). ESG and NDHG funds provide financial support to eligible local government and nonprofit organizations who offer emergency shelter, supportive services, and financial assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness or at-risk of […]
Kentucky Housing Corporation Releases 2027 Multifamily Guidelines Revision
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) has made a revision to the recently published 2027 Multifamily Guidelines. The change appears in Chapter 8 and revises KHC’s construction draw policy. Previously, developers were permitted to draw up to 90% of KHC funds awarded to the project in the first draw request. The policy now limits the first draw to […]
Kentucky Updates Minimum Design Standards for New Construction
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) released the updated version of the Minimum Design Standards for New Construction, Adaptive Reuse, and Rehabilitation of Multifamily Housing Units. KHC’s Minimum Design Standards (MDS) are used as a guideline to meet or exceed all applicable local, state, and national codes. While these standards are minimums, designers are encouraged to exceed these values when feasible. No portion of this […]
Colorado Budget Proposal Cuts $130 Million from Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Fund
The Colorado FY2026-27 state budget proposal released by the Joint Budget Committee would cut $130 million from Proposition 123, approximately 40% of the program’s total funding. Colorado is facing a $1.5 billion budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, with social programs facing most of the cuts required to balance the budget. Proposition 123 was approved by voters in 2022 and has become an […]
Ohio State Fiscal Year 2027 4% LIHTC Affordable Housing Funding Application Available
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) with Ohio LIHTC Affordable Housing Funding Application (AHFA) is now available. Updates have been made to the Ohio LIHTC AHFA for SFY 2027. Applicants in the 4% LIHTC with Ohio LIHTC must use the most recently posted AHFA. OHFA will not accept AHFAs from […]
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Appoints JoAnna Vanderpoel as Chief People Officer
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) named JoAnna Vanderpoel as Chief People Officer (CPO). She has more than 25 years of human resources leadership, with a focus on improving employee and customer experiences in financial services, commercial real estate, and consumer products. As CPO, Vanderpoel will lead human resources strategy, focusing on talent acquisition and […]
North Dakota Opens HUD 2026 Annual Action Plan 30-Day Comment Period
The North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services, and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency opened the 30-day comment period for the State’s 2026 Annual Action Plan. The Action Plan provides a summary of the actions, activities and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used during the year to address priority needs and goals identified in the Consolidated […]
HUD OAHP Hosts 2025 HOME Final Rule Training on April 16
The Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) is sponsoring a webinar to guide HOME Investment Partnerships Program participating jurisdictions and partners through the HOME Final Rule, including provisions with delayed implementation dates. This webinar includes a question-and-answer session during which participants may submit questions related to the Final Rule. Responses will be addressed through future program guidance and Frequently Asked Questions. The webinar will be held on April […]
New Hampshire Housing Qualified Allocation Plan Information Session
New Hampshire Housing is hosting a two-part information session on May 13, 2026 from 9:30am–12:00pm focused on the recently approved Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application round. This session is designed for prospective applicants seeking funding through NH Housing, as well as for those who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the program requirements, policies, and […]
Minnesota 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 Open for Applications
The Multifamily Consolidated RFP is a competitive funding round, offered once per year, where Minnesota Housing consolidates and coordinates multiple multifamily housing funding resources into one application process. It deploys significant capital funds and is the primary mechanism that Minnesota Housing uses to award and allocate federal and state resources. In accordance with Minnesota Housing’s Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), the emphasis […]
Oregon Proposed Consolidated Plan 2026-2030 Public Notice and Hearing
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Business Development Department (OBDD), has posted for public comment the 2026-30 draft Consolidated Plan and the 2026 Annual Action Plan. The 2026-30 Consolidated Plan is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) designed to […]