General News
Governor Newson Sues Huntington Beach for Willfully Violating State Housing Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced that the state is taking first-of-its-kind legal action the City of Huntington Beach for willfully refusing to comply with state housing law, even after extensive attempts to offer partnership and support from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Opportunity Starts at Home Unveils National Policy Agenda and Urges Congress to Act
The Opportunity Starts at Home campaign released a national policy agenda, “Within Reach.” The campaign makes the case that stronger federal action to ensure the most vulnerable low-income households have safe, decent, affordable homes is long-overdue. Over the past year, national organizations from the housing, education, health, civil rights, anti-hunger, anti-poverty and faith-based sectors have joined […]
Join the NMTC Extension Letter
The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Coalition is gathering signatures from organizations for a sign-on letter urging Congress to pass a permanent extension and expansion of the NMTC, which is set to expire at the end of 2019. NH&RA signed the letter and urges our members to do so as well. The deadline to sign-on is Feb. 8.
CalHFA MIP NOFA opens Feb. 5
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Mixed-Income Program (MIP) is funded by the Building Homes and Jobs Act signed into law in 2017. Beginning in 2019, and continuing on an annual basis, CalHFA will receive 15 percent of the Building Homes and Jobs Act Fund, expected to be $30 – $45 million, to provide residential […]
California AHSC Program Round 4 NOFA Applications due Feb. 11
Applications for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) are due on Feb. 11. The AHSC program seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through projects that implement land-use, housing, transportation, and agricultural land preservation practices to support infill and compact development. For the fourth round, $395 million in funding is available.
NHHFA & CDFA Event: Opportunities to Use CDFA Funds for Energy Projects Event – Jan. 31
On Jan. 31 from 9 – 11:30 am ET the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) and the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) will host a discussion on financial and technical resources available for energy audits and energy upgrades at multi-family housing properties.
Governor Cuomo Releases FY 2020 Executive Budget
Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) recently gave his State of the State address and released his FY2020 Executive Budget, outlining his priorities for the current legislative session.
Microsoft Commits $500 Million Towards Affordable Housing in Seattle Area
In a Microsoft Corporate Blog, president Brad Smith and CFO Amy Hood committed $500 million in loans and grants to accelerate the construction of more affordable housing across the Seattle region across the next three years.
OHCS Preservation NOFA due Feb. 19, Energy NOFA due Jan. 29
Oregon Housing and Community Service (OCHS) announced the deadline to apply for its Federal Project Based Rent Assistance Preservation Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Applications, with the project’s Multifamily Energy Program Incentive Reservation letter, are due by 4 pm PT on Feb. 19, 2019. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
New Q&A Published for AHSC Round 4 NOFA – Applications Due Feb. 11
The California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Strategic Growth Council have published and updated Questions and Answers document for the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 4 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) application period. Applications to the NOFA are due on Feb. 11, 2019.
Jared Bernstein op-ed: “give OZs a chance, while scrutinizing their progress”
In a Washington Post op-ed, Jared Bernstein, former chief economist to former Vice President Joe Biden and senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, describes the early developments, including the Zone certification process, market reactions and some proposed investment targets of Opportunity Zones. While Bernstein notes the gentrification risk of Opportunity Zones, he concludes that the selected Zones have both the need and capacity to absorb new investment, development and people without displacing local residents. He calls on Treasury to dictate strong reporting requirements that will accommodate thorough evaluation.
FHFC workshop on Financing to Develop Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Jan. 18
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) will hold a workshop on its RFA 2019-107 Financing to Develop Housing for Persons with Disabling Conditions / Developmental Disabilities on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. ET. The RFA is expected to be issued in late February and applications will likely be due in late March.