General News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 (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 […]