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Treasury Issues Updated Guidance on Section 1603 Program
The Treasury Department recently posted updated guidance for the Section 1603 grant in lieu of energy tax credit program, as well as an updated list of frequently asked questions about the 1603 program and their answers.
GOP Budget Proposal Puts NMTC on Chopping Block
The proposed GOP FY-2012 budget resolution released last week proposes a number of cuts and policy option to cut discretionary.
GOP Budget Proposal Puts NMTC on Chopping Block
The proposed GOP FY-2012 budget resolution released last week proposes a number of cuts and policy option to cut discretionary.
Join NH&RA on Capital Hill!
Join us April 27-28 in Washington, DC for the Spring Affordable Housing Policy & Underwriting Forum!
Alaska Opens Comment Period for QAP
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of a public comment period to gather suggestions for changes to the 2012 GOAL Program rating and award plan, also referred to as the Qualified Allocation Plan .
HUD Releases Guidance on Green Building for 202, 811 Properties
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development & Research recently released a new study entitled, “Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Green Building Design in Section 202 and Section 811 Programs.”
HUD, Treasury Secretaries Send Letter Supporting GO Zone Deadline Extension
The Secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development recently co-signed a letter to Senator Mary Landrieu, in response to correspondence the agencies received from Sen. Landrieu in March.
DOE Issues Weatherization Guidance; Makes More Properties Eligible
DOE has issued a notice to announce another 146 multifamily properties that are eligible to use WAP Funds.
California Governor Names New CalHFA Director
Governor Jerry Brown has appointed Claudia Cappio as Executive Director of the California HFA. Ms. Cappio comes to the Agency with a background in land use planning, project development and administration, including affordable housing.
House of Representatives Releases FY-2011 Continuing Resolution Cuts
The Transportation, Housing, Urban Development and Related Agencies section of the CR contains a total of $55.5 billion, a $12.3 billion, or 18%, reduction from fiscal year 2010 levels, and a reduction of $13.2 billion, or 20%, from the President’s fiscal year 2011 request.
Michigan State Budget Proposes Eliminating Tax Credit Programs
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder last week revealed his executive budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013, in which he proposes eliminate virtually all state tax credit programs.
Memo to Members: Preparing for a Government Shutdown
As you are all no doubt aware, it seems very likely that the Congress will not meet its deadline to pass a continuing resolution to fund the Federal Government. Congress still has until midnight tonight (April 8, 2011) to pass appropriations legislation. In the event that the government does shutdown, HUD’s activities will be severely constrained….