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Nebraska Launches National Affordable Housing Equality Initiative
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) is spearheading the National Affordable Housing Equality Initiative (NAHE) to raise awareness about the problems caused by outdated restrictions in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Louisiana Releases 2012 LIHTC Application FAQs
Louisiana Housing Finance Agency has released frequently asked questions with regards to its 2012 online LIHTC application process.
HUD Solicits Comments on Tenant Resource Network Program
HUD is soliciting comments from the public on the Tenant Resource Network (TRN) Program.
HUD Conducting Survey of DHAP Transitions
The U.S. Department of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is conducting a national study of Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP) families who transitioned from stepped-up rents and $0 rent to market rate or assisted housing and to track their housing, employment, and financial outcomes over time.
Maryland Issues Multifamily Housing Notice
Maryland’s Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) recently issued Multifamily Housing Notice 11-06 which makes several announcements and reminders for multifamily developers.
California Issues Tiebreaker Guidance for Round 2 Applicants
California’s Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) has issued a memorandum that provides guidance for second round applicants regarding final tiebreaker scoring.
USGBC Announces Opening of LEED Volume Program
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced that LEED Volume Program for operations & Maintenance is now available for existing green building projects.
HUD Releases Revised Income Limits
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released revised fiscal year (FY) 2011 income limits for certain areas.
Oregon Legislature Passes Economic Development Tax Credit
Oregon’s state legislature recently passed a bill (SB 817) that creates a matching state tax credit to the federal New Markets Tax Credit to further “incentivize” economic development targeted to hard-hit areas.
New Jersey Abolishes Council on Affordable Housing
After more than a year of deliberating, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced that the state is abolishing its Council on Affordable Housing, which previously enforced the state’s affordable housing obligations.
Pennsylvania Seeks Comments on 2012 QAP
In anticipation of issuing the draft 2012 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Allocation Plan, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is seeking input from its housing partners on the proposed plan.
HUD Schedules Choice Neigbhorhoods Listening Session
HUD is soliciting input on how to improve the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant NOFA at the Choice Neighborhoods Listening Session in DC from 2:30 ““ 4:30pm on Friday, July 15.