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HUD Requests Comments on Form HUD-9886-A to Verify Citizenship and Immigration Status
HUD issued a notice requesting comments on HUD’s use of Form HUD-9886-A to verify tenants’ citizen and immigration status in Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs. HUD seeks comments on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of HUD’s burden estimates, ways to improve the quality of the information collected, and ways to […]
Housing Affordability Toolkit Published by NMHC
National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) published its Housing Affordability Toolkit. Top Findings Include:
HUD Data Shows Majority of LIHTC Residents Earn 30% of AMI or Less
HUD’s newly released LIHTC Tenant Tables for 2023 show that 57.2% of LIHTC residents are classified as ‘extremely low-income,” earning 30% or less of area median gross income (AMGI), the highest share ever recorded in this dataset. By the Numbers: Go Deeper: See Novogradac’s writeup for a detailed breakdown and visual representation of the data.
Rep. Mike Carey Introduces HOPE Act
Representative Mike Carey (R-OH-15) introduced the Housing Opportunities and Preservation Enhancement (HOPE) Act on July 2, which would create new tax incentives targeted to individual investors that encourage the renovation and rehabilitation of existing rental properties for preservation as affordable housing. The legislation would require at least 70% of incentivized units to be rent-restricted for […]
Restore-Rebuild Politico Article
The Trump Administration’s effort to shut down HUD’s Restore-Rebuild initative is drawing national attention in a new article by Politico. Restore-Rebuild has been essential for public housing authorities and developers as they work to modernize and preserve affordable housing in their communities. What They’re Saying: La Shelle Dozier, CEO of the Council of Large Public […]
“Buy America, Build When?”
Momentum for reforming BABA implementation at HUD continues to grow. A recent Politico article highlights increasing bipartisan concern over the ability to source domestic materials with calls from BABA reform champions, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), to make changes at HUD. What They’re Saying: Rep. Mike Flood, […]
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Prepares Tenant Profile & Waiting List Information for CHFA & SSHP Owners and Management Agents
The Connecticut Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) is preparing for TPS and Waiting List collections and is ensuring it has accurate contact information for developers and managers. If your contact information has changed since last year, send the updated information to CHFA by Friday, July 10, 2026 at [email protected]. Per State Statute 8-37bb, CHFA is required […]
Minnesota Housing 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 Applications Due Thursday, July 9
The deadline to submit 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 applications to Minnesota Housing is Thursday, July 9 at noon Central time. This deadline also applies to the submission of application fee(s), qualification forms, and supporting financial information. The Minnesota Housing board anticipates holding its selection meeting in December 2026. Contact [email protected] with any […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Opens 2026–2027 9% LIHTC QAP Technical Amendment and Additional Credits Policy Public Comment Period
The first draft of the 2026–2027 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) – Technical Amendment, along with the updated data and maps from the Urban Institute have been posted on the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA’s) website. OHFA will accept comments on the Technical Amendment draft through 5 p.m. on […]
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee Opens Application for Restore Rebuild LIHTC Allocations
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) has opened an application for Restore Rebuild Projects seeking an allocation of low-income housing tax credits. To apply, complete the application at this link and submit it via email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. CTCAC will provide confirmation of a pending […]
Virginia Housing Announces Over $1.4 Million in Innovation Grants
Virginia Housing announced more than $1.4 million in funding for six organizations through the Innovation Grant Program, which is aimed at driving breakthroughs in housing affordability and services across the state. The Innovation Grant Program is designed to support solutions that address the housing needs of low- and moderate-income households. By fostering innovative technical and […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Hosts Multifamily Committee Meeting on July 9
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is hosting a Multifamily Committee Meeting on July 9 at 10:30 am ET at Second Floor, Roger McCauley Board Room, 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231. The public can attend in person or virtually through the designated conference lines. MULTIFAMILY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA I. Approval of the Minutes II. […]