General News
NH&RA Joins Rent Comparability Study Letter to HUD
NH&RA joined a letter led by the National Leased Housing Association to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on its rent comparability study policy around the valuation of non-shelter services.
California Budget Includes $3 Billion for Housing
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom (D) released the 2022-2023 budget proposal for California, which includes investments to help address affordable housing and homelessness, and ties climate goals to housing.
Items for Florida’s March Board Meeting Due Jan. 31
Florida Housing will hold a board of director meeting on March 4.
Colorado LIHTC Building Electrification Report
The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office and the Department of Local Affairs, commissioned a report prepared by Group14 Engineering on LIHTC building electrification.
California TCAC & CDLAC Meetings – Jan. 19
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee will hold a virtual meeting on January 19 at 11:15 a.m. PT or upon adjournment of the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. PT.
Arizona HOME-ARP Plan Hearing – Jan. 26
The Arizona Department of Housing will hold a virtual public hearing to receive input on the HOME-American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan substantial amendment to the PY2021-2022 HUD Annual Action Plan on January 26 at 11 a.m. MT.
Applications for Alabama’s COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Response Due Jan. 28
The 2022 COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Response Application (CPRR) is now available through 5 p.m. CT on January 28.
New York Governor Proposes $25 Billion, 100,000 Unit 5-Year Housing Plan
In her State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul (D) proposed a new $25 billion, 100,000-unit, five-year housing plan (SOTS page 125).
Montana Invests $15 Million In Affordable Housing
Governor Greg Gianforte (R) announced the state will invest up to $15 million to fund affordable housing projects across Montana.
Two New Clean Energy Programs in California
The California Housing Partnership (CHP) launched two new clean energy programs in 2022. CHP will be administering these, in addition to Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing and Low-Income Weatherization Program.
Virginia Holds Workshops Jan 6 & 11; Approves QAP
Virginia Housing is now hosting its upcoming workshops virtually.
Texas Opens Nine Percent Application; Posts 2022 Multifamily Uniform Application Resources and Supplemental Application Log
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) opened the 2022 Competitive nine percent Housing Tax Credit Pre-Application acceptance period for the 2022 Competitive Housing Tax Credit Cycle.