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State News Week of September 29: California Governor Jerry Brown Vetoes NMTC and HTC Legislation
On September 29, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed A.B. 1399, a bill to create a state new markets tax credit (NMTC), and A.B. 1999, to create a state historic rehabilitation tax credit (HTC).
Increasing Energy Efficiency in Small Multifamily Properties in the Northeast
Residential multifamily properties represent not only a significant share of the housing stock in the region, but a significant opportunity to capture energy efficiency savings through cost-effective retrofit measures. The ability to attain these savings has never been more vital, as state policymakers throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States are setting […]
City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Multifamily Toilet Rebate Program Application
Department of Watershed Management Multifamily Toilet Rebate Program Application. Rebates are limited to multifamily property owners and/or management companies whose properties are City of Atlanta water customers. Download
City of Multifamily Toilet Rebate Program Overview
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management extends its high-efficiency toilet rebate to multifamily customers. Apartment and condominium communities that are City of Atlanta water customers may qualify. Download
City of Atlanta Multifamily Toilet Rebate Recycling Guidelines
Multifamily toilet rebate program participants are required to recycle toilets that are being replaced and to show proof of recycling in the form of a “load ticket” from one of three porcelain recyclers in the Atlanta area. Download
NH&RA Launches Major Overhaul of Website: New HousingOnline.com features easier access to more information
This week, National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA) launched a comprehensive redesign of its website, www.HousingOnline.com.
Grace Robertson Announces Retirement from IRS
Grace Robertson, a longtime analyst with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced her retirement from the agency.
IRS Releases Updated LIHTC Audit Technique Guide
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released its updated audit technique guide (ATG) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. This guide was prepared to assist IRS examiners in auditing owners of LIHTC properties.
State News Week of September 15, 2014: IRS LIHTC Carryovers and More!
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published that $2.59 million of unused LIHTCs carryovers for calendar year 2014 will be allocated to 35 qualified states and Puerto Rico.
Focus on Energy Multifamily Energy Savings Program (Wisconsin)
Focus on Energy is the Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is a partnership of all Wisconsin investor owned utilities plus many municipal and cooperative utilities. It assists Wisconsin residents and businesses in implementing energy saving projects by: Offering unbiased information and technical assistance to participating utilities’ electric and/or natural […]
Alliant Energy 2014 Multifamily Programs (Iowa)
Types of benefits for owners include: Existing total property energy assessment Rebates Download
CenterPoint Energy Efficiency Incentives for the Multifamily Sector in Minnesota
Types of benefits for owners include: Prescriptive rebates for boilers, tune-ups, water heaters, steam traps Custom rebates for low-flow, windows, building envelope Audits, Energy Design Assitance and Others Bonus rebates are available for Affordable Housing Download