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Oregon Signs Missing Middle Housing Bill

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 2001, which authorizes missing middle housing in large cities’ single-family zones. Oregon is now the first state to pass state-wide legislation that aims to address single-family zoning.

Massachusetts Governor Signs FY 2020 State Budget

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

On July 31, Governor Charlie Baker signed the FY 2020 state budget, which includes significant increases to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP) and Public Housing. The state budget also provides more funding for the state’s Community Preservation Trust Fund through an increase to the deeds recording fees from $20 to $50.

Comments on Chicago’s 2019 Draft QAP Due Sept. 5

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Chicago Department of Housing released a draft 2019 QAP for public comment. The Chicago Department of Housing will hold a public meeting on the proposed QAP from 2:30 to 4:30 pm CDT on Aug. 27, 2019 in Room 1103A of City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60602.

Connecticut Announces Construction & Permanent Taxable Bond Financing for Nine Percent LIHTC Applications

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority announced availability of construction and permanent taxable bond financing for use with the upcoming 2020 nine percent LIHTC applications. Applicants may apply for this program with reduced documentation.

$20 Million in Connecticut DOH Funding Available for Nine Percent Credit Properties

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) plans to make up to $20 million in commitments of its subordinate financing for use in the 2020 nine percent LIHTC funding round administered by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). Awards will not exceed $4 million per developer or development entity, regardless of the number of applications they submit. Applications must be submitted simultaneously with the nine percent LIHTC application and are due by 4 pm EDT on November 6, 2019.

Connecticut Releases Resident Service Coordinator Resource Guidebook

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Connecticut Interagency Council for Supportive Housing and Homelessness released the Connecticut Resident Service Coordinator Resource Guidebook. This Guidebook is intended to provide information and a brief review of resident services and the role of the resident service coordinators (RSC) to emphasize the importance of training and to help RSCs find community and online resources. Although the principles are universal, the resources include those particular to Connecticut.

Florida Releases Draft RFAs for Miami-Dade County, Medium and Small Counties and Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Orange, Palm Beach and Pinellas Counties

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation released three draft requests for applications (RFA) for comment. Florida Housing expects to issue final RFAs on August 20, 2019.

Illinois Launches PSH Development Program

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is accepting applications under the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Development Program to fund developments serving special needs populations and persons with disabilities, including residents who are transitioning out of nursing homes and into community living.

Kentucky Introduces New Predevelopment Loan Product

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) is offering a new loan product for financing predevelopment and preconstruction costs related to affordable multifamily housing projects, either new construction or substantially rehabilitated, that receive an allocation of nine percent LIHTC.

Louisiana Updates 2019 QAP FAQs

August 14, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Louisiana Housing Corporation added additional questions and responses to its 2019 QAP FAQs Part II.