Qualified Allocation Plans

The Alabama Housing Finance Authority will hold a hearing on its draft 2022 QAP, draft 2022 HOME action plan and draft 2022 National Housing Trust Fund allocation plan at 10 a.m. ET on July 28 CT at the Hampton Inn & Suites – Eastchase (7651 Eastchase Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36117). Comments can be sent via the 2022 plan comment form by 5 p.m. ET on August 27. 

HUD is allowing states to combine their 2020 AND 2021 Pilot Recovery Housing Program Action Plan submissions. Accordingly, the Arizona Department of Housing combined its 2020 and 2021 plans and is accepting comments through July 16. Comments should be sent to [email protected].

Florida Housing will host a workshop on its RFA 2021-205 SAIL Financing of Affordable Multifamily Housing Developments To Be Used In Conjunction With Tax-Exempt Bonds And Non-Competitive Housing Credits on July 13 at 2 p.m. ET. The workshop will be held both in person at Florida Housing’s office (227 N. Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32301) and via webinar. Register here to attend via webinar.

Florida Housing posted new drafts of the LIHTC Geographic RFAs and Development Cost Pro Formas.  Each RFA Webpage also includes a comparison document outlining the changes between the last posted draft and the new draft.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) released the 2022-2023 draft QAP. IDHA will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. CT on July 20. Comments should be sent to [email protected] by 5 p.m. CT on July 30. 

The Louisiana Housing Corporation posted a revised draft of its 2022 QAP. Comments should be sent to [email protected].

The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) set aside $40 million to relaunch the Assisted Housing Relief Program (AHRP), which serves rental units in multifamily projects financed by DHCD’s Community Development Administration using state funds and other federal resources.  

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency updated its HOME frequently asked questions document to include all Housing Development Assistance Programs (HDAP): Ohio Housing Trust Fund, National Housing Trust Fund and HOME. Questions have been updated regarding rent limits, utility allowances, student rules and more.

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is extending the closing deadline for Program Year 2020 developments due to the COVID-related construction pricing increases and delays from July 31 until September 30, 2021. This extension is available for all Program Year 2020 developments that applied in the 2020 application round and continue to hold a valid allocation of 2020 credits or conditional forward commitment of 2021 credits subject to 2020 Program Year deadlines.

The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the design and launch of a statewide initiative to address racial justice and equity in housing. The initiative will be guided by a steering committee comprised of representatives from NeighborWorks Alliance of Vermont, NeighborWorks America, the Vermont Housing Finance Agency and other to-be-identified stakeholders.

Based on feedback, Virginia Housing made changes to streamline the application process for emergency rental assistance

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is accepting applications from organizations that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing. Grants of up to $50,000 are available in two categories, emergency/transitional housing and permanent housing.