Qualified Allocation Plans
Florida Releases RFA 2016-109 SAIL Financing (Applications due 10/13/2016)
Florida Housing, after receiving public comment, has made several changes to RFA 2016-109 SAIL Financing of Affordable Multifamily Housing Developments to be used in conjunction with Tax-Exempt Bonds and Non-Competitive Housing Credits.
Texas Proposes Amendments to Right of First Refusal, Adding Nonprofits
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (“TDHCA”) is seeking input from the public for possible amendments to the 2017 Post Award and Asset Management rules through an online forum.
Colorado Hosts Discussions on QAP Changes
The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority plans to post a redlined first draft of its 2017 QAP on or before September 30th.
Washington Releases Proposed Changes to 2017 Bond/Tax Credit Program Policies
While a redlined document is still forthcoming, the summary document, intended for discussion purposes, outlines the changes.
Texas Hosts Multifamily Direct Loan Rule Roundtable Sept. 22
The purpose of the Roundtable is to gather stakeholder input as the Department creates a new rule to govern Multifamily Direct Loan Program activities.
California Posts 2016 Second Round Preliminary Recommendations
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee recently released its preliminary allocation recommendations / rankings for 9% set-asides, 9% geographic regions, and tax-exempt bond projects. These items will be discussed at the next CTCAC Meeting.
Ohio Posts Final Draft 2017 QAP
A summary of the most recent public comments as well as OHFA’s responses have also been made available. Several changes were made to the QAP as a result of the most recent comments.
Arizona Hosts Cost Containment Focus Group Sept. 9th
The Arizona Department of Housing plans to hold two additional focus groups to discuss cost containment measures to consider for inclusion in the second draft of the 2017 QAP.
Washington: Save the Dates Proposed Bond/4% Policy Changes
Washington State Housing Finance Commission has announced the following stakeholder meetings to discuss proposed changes to the 2017 Bond/4% tax credit policies and funding rounds.
South Dakota Housing Conference Announced Oct. 25-26
The conference is scheduled for October 25-26, 2016, at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre.
Oregon Releases LIFT NOFA, Applications Due Oct. 31st
This past Friday, Oregon Housing and Community Services released the NOFA for its Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) program.
Kentucky Extends Due Date: Bonds and Gap Financing NOFA, due Sept. 30th
KHC is making available a combined total of $19.2 million of KHC’s Equity Bridge Loan, HOME Program, NHTF, and AHTF monies through a Notice of Funding Availability.