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Legislation Exempts NAHASDA from BABA
Representatives Troy Downing (R-MT) and Janelle Bynum (D-OR) and Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Modernization Act (NAHASDA) (H.R. 8092/S. 4276). Key provisions of the bill include: Why It Matters: NH&RA is meeting with bill co-sponsors to expand BABA exemptions to other […]
‘A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis’
AP News published a national story highlighting how BABA is causing construction delays and bottlenecking affordable housing during our nation’s housing crisis. In Context: Covered in last week’s edition, The Portland Press Herald published an article on how BABA is shutting down affordable housing development in Maine. What They’re Saying: NH&RA’s Managing Director, Kaitlyn Snyder, […]
New Hampshire Housing Approves 2027-2028 Qualified Application Plan
The New Hampshire 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) was approved by the NH Housing Board of Directors and Governor Ayotte and is effective as of March 16, 2026. All financing applications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (4% and 9%) received on or after this date are subject to the requirements of this plan. The QAP is available at this link, […]
HUD Launches Investigation into Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s Covenant Homeownership Program
The HUD Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) launched an investigation into the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s Covenant Homeownership Program under the Fair Housing Act. The Covenant Homeownership Program offers downpayment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers through a zero-interest, secondary loan on a home mortgage, with an income ceiling at 120% AMI. Borrowers who make 80% AMI or less qualify for complete downpayment assistance loan forgiveness after owning the house for […]
Connecticut Housing Finance Agency Hosts 2026 LIHTC Compliance Monitoring Webinar
The Connecticut Housing Finance is hosting a LIHTC compliance monitoring webinar on May 7, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Owners, Developers, Management Agents and compliance staff representing new and older LIHTC projects are encouraged to attend annually. Owners and Management Agents of Connecticut Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments are required to attend LIHTC training. Attendance at this Workshop for CHFA’s Tax Credit Compliance […]
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Releases Multifamily Revolving Loan Program RFI
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Office of Affordable Housing Energy Retrofits released a request for information (RFI) seeking public input on the design and implementation of the state’s new Multifamily Revolving Loan Program, a financing initiative supporting energy efficiency, electrification, and resiliency upgrades in existing affordable multifamily properties. Responses are due Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, at 5:00 pm […]
Kentucky Housing Corporation: Contractors Needed for Multifamily Projects Weatherization
KHC is ramping up weatherization efforts in multifamily projects. Weatherization serves households at 200 percent of the poverty level whether they rent or own their property. Multifamily projects are eligible for weatherization services when at least 66 percent of their renters meet the income threshold. USDA and project-based properties, in which 66 percent of the units receive some subsidy, are […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Posts Final SFY 2027 LIHTC Guidelines
The final SFY 2027 Ohio LIHTC guidelines have been posted on the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s website at this link. The OHFA has also created an interactive map to visualize the geographic scoring distributions.
HUD Updates Multifamily Survey Instructions Reflecting the 2026 ALTA/NSPS Standards
HUD updated its multifamily survey instructions to align with the new 2026 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards. The standards apply to all surveys contracted after February 23, 2026. This update is effective immediately. Questions may be directed to Kevin Han. Transition and Implementation Guidance Instructions:
HUD Rescinds Regulatory Waivers to Expedite Admission to the HCV, PBV, and Public Housing Programs
On March 5, HUD rescinded guidance set forth in Notice PIH 2024-17, Streamlined Review Process for Regulatory Waivers to Expedite Admission to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-based Voucher (PBV), and Public Housing Programs for Persons Experiencing Homelessness. The recission eliminates waivers related to verification requirements at admission to the HCV, PBV, or public housing […]
HUD Rescinds and Revises COVID-19 Related Notices
Last month, HUD issued an interim final rule eliminating the 30-day eviction notice requirement for nonpayment of rent for PHAs and multifamily owners, with an initial effective date of March 30. Go Deeper: See NH&RA’s write up in our March 4 edition. After a lawsuit filed by the National Housing Law Project and others argued […]
FY27 Appropriations Update
President Trump is expected to release his FY 2027 budget proposal next week. It is anticipated to be similar to last year’s proposal, which zeroed out funding for many HUD programs. The House is getting started on FY 2027 Appropriations with a Transportation-Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (T-HUD) subcommittee hearing this morning at […]