General News
Virginia Updates Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Underwriting Guidelines
Virginia Housing updated its Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use/Mixed-Income (MI/MUMI) program underwriting policies with new minimum loan sizing metrics to be applied based on total loan size.
Fannie, Freddie Each Increase LIHTC Investment by $350 Million; FHA Risk-Share Programs Resume
Last week, the White House released a sweeping set of actions the Biden-Harris administration is taking to increase the supply of affordable housing.
New York State Modifies, Extends Eviction Moratorium through Jan. 15, 2022
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) convened a special session of the New York state legislature, which then voted to extend the eviction moratorium until Jan. 15, 2022 and implement certain changes to the moratorium to address two recent Supreme Court decisions that blocked portions of the State’s moratorium and the larger Federal moratorium.
Maryland Public Service Commission Unanimously Approves Expansion of Community Solar Program Capacity
The Maryland Public Service Commission unanimously voted to expand the capacity of the state’s community solar program, as well as improve access for low- and moderate-income customer participation in the state’s Community Solar Pilot Program.
NH&RA Members Among CDFI NMTC Awardees
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI) announced $5 billion in New Market Tax Credits.
Mark Lausneg Retires from South Dakota
The staff and board members of South Dakota Housing invite you to celebrate the retirement of Mark Lauseng from South Dakota Housing and his 34 years of service.
Court Dismisses Case Against Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Last week, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington dismissed a case filed against the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Commission) from Alden Torch Financial via AMTAX Holdings.
SCOTUS Nullifies CDC’s Eviction Moratorium
On August 26, The Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) struck down the Biden administration’s latest eviction moratorium in Alabama Association of Realtors, et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services, et al. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new eviction moratorium on August 3, just three days after the […]
RAD and Its Current and Projected Consumption of LIHTCs
In a new CityScape article, Alex Schwartz of the New School and Kirk McClure of the University of Kansas explore how the RAD program can “consume” LIHTCs.
New York’s HONDA Act Incentivizes Adaptive Reuse of Hotels into Affordable Housing
New York becomes the latest state to pass legislation that seeks to convert distressed hotels or other commercial properties into affordable housing, creating opportunities for property owners and nonprofit organizations.
CalHFA Names Tiena Johnson-Hall Executive Director
Gov. Gavin Newsome (D) appointed Tiena Johnson-Hall as executive director of the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).
Eugene Young Takes Helm at Delaware State Housing Authority
Eugene Young Jr. has stepped into his new role as director of the Delaware State Housing Authority.