Qualified Allocation Plans Category Archives

Minnesota’s 2019 Action Plan Comment Period and Hearing – May 7

April 17, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The State of Minnesota issued a draft of its 2019 Action Plan. This plan directs how the state will meet needs and priorities in 2019 using HUD resources, and will be submitted to HUD to receive federal housing and community assistance funding for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, National Housing Trust Fund, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS and Emergency Solutions Grant. A public hearing on the draft plan will be held on May 7 at 4 pm CDT at Minnesota Housing’s office – 400 Wabasha Street, Suite 400, St. Paul.

Tennessee Releases Draft IA Guidance – Comments Due April 22, Webinar April 30

April 17, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) released draft Income Averaging (IA) Guidance. Comments are due by 9 am CDT on April 22 to TNAllocation@thda.org.

Alabama NHTF Application Deadline June 3

April 17, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) is accepting applications for National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) projects. The application deadline for available 2017 HTF funding is Monday, June 3rd. The AHFA HTF Plans and Application Materials are here. Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to mf.applications@ahfa.com.

Texas LIHTC Compliance Training – May 8

April 17, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will host a LIHTC compliance training in San Antonio on May 8 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CDT at the Norris Conference Center – San Antonio, 618 NW Loop 410, Ste. 207, San Antonio 78216. Lunch will be provided from noon to 1 pm.

Texas QAP Planning Meeting – April 24

April 17, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Multifamily Finance Division of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will hold the second planning meeting for the 2020 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) on April 24 from 2-5 pm CST, in the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 170 – 1700 Congress Avenue.

CalHCD Amends VHHP Program Guidelines (Rounds 1-4)

April 17, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (CalHCD) has released an amendment to the Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention (VHHP) program Guidelines for rounds 1 – 4. Effective immediately, the Guidelines’ treatment of Developer Fees and Asset Management Fees mirrors the Uniform Multifamily Regulations’ treatment of those fees.

Private Activity Bond Stake Holder Meeting in Colorado – April 29, May 8 and May 13

April 17, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is hosting private activity bond stakeholder meetings in Denver from 10-11 am MDT on April 29 and May 8. The Denver meeting will take place at CHFA’s office. CHFA will host a third meeting on May 13 from 2-3 pm MDT at its Western Slope office.

Colorado Legislature Advances Bill to Increase State Affordable Housing Tax Credits

April 17, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

Last week the Colorado House Appropriations Committee passed HB19-1228 which would increase the amount of state Affordable Housing Tax Credits available for annual allocation from $5 million to $10 million for 2020 through 2024. The House Appropriations Committee approved the measure with an 8-3 vote. On April 16 the bill passed the House on its Third Reading with a vote of 43-20-2. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration where it will be taken up by the Finance Committee.

Maryland DHCD Updates 2019 LIHTC FAQ

April 10, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), office of multifamily housing updated its FAQ for the spring 2019 competitive funding round. Please contact Gregory Hare with questions at Gregory.hare@maryland.gov or 301-429-7775.

Arkansas DFA Offers $7.5 Million for NHTF For Low-Income Veteran Housing

April 10, 2019 | Qualified Allocation Plans

The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) announced the availability of $7.5 million in funding from the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) for the construction of rental housing for extremely low-income (ELI) veterans.