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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. […]
HAC Releases Research Brief Detailing Shrinking Section 515 Portfolio
Housing Assistance Council (HAC) released a new research brief detailing how USDA’s Section 515 Multifamily Housing Portfolio continues to shrink. By The Numbers: The Bottom Line: The impending mass exodus of homes slated to leave the Section 515 portfolio will likely further strain the rural affordable housing supply in states all across the nation.
HUD Announces Waitlist for RAD for PRAC Submissions Using PRI
HUD announced the volume of RAD for Section 202/Project Rental Assistance Contract (RAD for PRAC) conversion plan submissions this calendar year have used all Preservation Rent Increase (PRI) funding currently available. As a result, any new RAD for PRAC conversion plan submissions with PRI after May 29, 2026, will be waitlisted and will be evaluated on a […]
FY 2026 CoC NOFO Challenged in Lawsuit
A group of local governments and nonprofits filed a supplemental complaint in an ongoing lawsuit challenging HUD’s attempts to change the Continuum of Care (CoC) program’s emphasis and criteria for grants. In Context: In December, a preliminary injunction issued in the case prevented HUD from moving forward with a significantly altered NOFO for 2025, reverting […]
FHFA Proposes Significant Changes to Duty to Serve regulations
A proposed rule from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) would significantly rewrite its regulations on Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Duty to Serve (DTS) Underserved Markets. In Context: DTS applies to three areas: rural housing markets, manufactured housing, and affordable housing preservation. The proposed rule would: FHFA intends the regulatory changes to take effect […]
BABA BAC Briefing
Last week, NH&RA and other affordable housing organizations hosted a BABA briefing for the Build America Caucus to discuss the unintended consequences and potential solutions to BABA implementation and the waiver process at HUD. A member of Rep. Goodlander’s (D-NH) team presented H.R. 9311: Build Housing Affordably Act, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Goodlander and […]
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Sent to the White House
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) sent the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to the White House on Monday, kicking off the 10-day clock (which excludes Sundays) for the bill to become law. Questions About Enactment? After abruptly canceling last Wednesday’s bill signing ceremony, if President Trump continues to withhold his signature until Republicans […]
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Awards State Financing to 10 Developments Totaling 496 Units
The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) announced that they have signed financing agreements for ten developments that will contribute to the creation or preservation of 496 housing units. These include 396 affordable units for low- and moderate-income renters, of which 74 will be designated as permanent supportive housing. […]
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Releases 2027-2028 Draft QAP; Public Hearing Scheduled for July 7
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority will hold a public hearing on July 7, 2026 at 10:00 am ET to receive data, views and comments with respect to the recently released draft 2027 and 2028 LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). This meeting will take place virtually and all are invited to participate by connecting via Zoom […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Hosts Hearing on 2027-28 CSBG State Plan Amendment
Oregon Housing and Community Services is hosting an in-person and virtual public hearing on the Oregon Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-28 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan application amendment. Date: July 14, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Location: 725 Summer Street NE, Room 124B Salem, OR 97301 Virtual meeting details: 2027-28 CSBG […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Updates Design and Architectural Standards and Affordable Assisted Living Guidelines
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has issued Design & Architectural Standards (DAS) Bulletin 2026.1 with updates to the current DAS and Affordable Assisted Living Guidelines, effective July 1, 2026 for projects that are in all phases of development from application to submission of IRS Form 8609.
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Hosts Public Hearings for 2027-2028 QAP
The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) will hold three public hearings in Colorado regarding the 2027-2028 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (the QAP). The purpose of the public hearings is to receive input on the draft QAP for 2027-2028. The first hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00am MT […]