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New York Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Bolster Homeownership and Strengthen Protections for Renters
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package to bolster homeownership and strengthen protections for renters. This furthers her five-year affordable housing plan to create or preserve 100,000 homes, the largest such plan in New York’s history. The homeowner package will make homeownership more attainable through tax incentives and strengthens laws and policies to combat […]
Ohio HFA Releases First Draft of 2026 Multifamily Bond Financing Guidelines. Comments due Monday, November 17
The first draft of the 2026 Multifamily Bond Financing Guidelines can be found on the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA’s) website. OHFA will accept comments on the draft through Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Comments may be submitted in writing to [email protected].
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee Publishes Draft 2026 Opportunity Area Map and Neighborhood Change Map
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee released its draft 2026 CTCAC/HCD Opportunity Area Map and Neighborhood Change Map and has published it to the CTCAC website here.
Connecticut HFA Announces 2026 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Due Dates & Info Session
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority announced important dates for the 2026 competitive 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Round. Additionally, CHFA will be holding a live webinar on October 27 at 2 PM EST with full details on changes to the QAP, the 2026 9% LIHTC Round process, requirements, and helpful hints.
New States with 25 Percent Test Policies
NH&RA continues to update our state map and tracker of new 25 percent financed-by bond test policies. Several states have updates: The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition released recommended practices for 25 percent test implementation, offering guidance to state and local housing finance and bond allocating agencies. Recommendations include:
IRS Releases 2026 Per Capita Multipliers for PAB, LIHTC
The IRS released new 2026 per capita multipliers for private activity bonds and LIHTCs. What’s Next:
Trainor Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of HUD
Craig Trainor was confirmed by the Senate as Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) at HUD. Go Deeper: A recently passed rules change allows confirmation of nominees to be done “en bloc consideration.” Trainor was confirmed along with 111 other nominees. Trainor’s background can be found in our June 18 edition along […]
Hundreds of HUD Staff Issued RIFs as Government Shutdown Continues
As the government shutdown enters its third week, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought posted on X “The RIFS have begun.”
Senate Passes ROAD to Housing Act as Part of Defense Bill
The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act passed the Senate as a manager’s amendment to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 77-20. Some key measures, summarized in our July 30 edition, include: What They’re Saying: Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chair of Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban […]
New Hampshire Housing Notice of 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan Listening Sessions
New Hampshire Housing and Community Development Planning Council began the process of developing the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan which includes the 2026 Action Plan for the State of New Hampshire. The Consolidated Plan and Action Plan will establish the priorities for use of HOME Investment Partnerships Program, National Housing Trust Fund, Community Development Block Grant, and Emergency […]
Kansas Housing Releases 2026 QAP
Click here to review the final plan, summary of comments and responses, and redlined document. The 4% LIHTC applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The 9% LIHTC & HUD Resources deadlines are as follows: · January 16, 2026: Preliminary Applications Due · February 27, 2026: Invitation to Submit Full LIHTC Applications · May 15, 2026: Full Applications Due […]
Maryland Announces $36.8 Million Investment to Create or Preserve 1,275 Affordable Housing Units
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced $36.8 million in funding to 13 projects through federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and state and federal rental housing programs, including $17.5 million in tax credits, estimated to generate $160 million in tax credit equity. These awards will result in the creation or preservation of 1,275 high quality, […]