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Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Multifamily Program Compliance Updates
The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) released updates for three multifamily program compliance policies. CHFA Multifamily Program Compliance Manual for Housing Tax Credit and CHFA Multifamily Loan Programs Updated The CHFA Multifamily Program Compliance Manual now includes updated guidance for developments with Housing Tax Credits and/or Multifamily Loan financing through CHFA. Use this version for questions regarding procedures, rules, and regulations. View a full list of all new […]
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates Passage of Legislation Increasing Housing Production and Affordability
The Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act and the Maryland Housing Certainty Act into law in 2026, key legislation to address Maryland’s housing crisis. This new housing legislation is accompanied by a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that supports the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s robust affordable housing investment and safeguards […]
MFH Releases EIV Citizenship Verification Tool
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (MFH) released a new EIV-SAVE Tenant Matching Report for owners and agents of PBRA projects to identify possible tenant citizenship and immigration status discrepancies between TRACS and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system. Owners and agents must resolve all discrepancies in the […]
HUD Changes Housing Exemptions for Assistance Animals
According to an internal memo published by The New York Times, HUD plans to tighten rules around emotional support animals.
Updates to 2026 FHA Mortgage Limits and MAP Guide Thresholds
FHA published a Mortgagee Letter updating the Base City High Cost Percentage and High Cost Areas, as well as the annual indexing of the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide’s Substantial Rehabilitation and Large Loan Risk Thresholds. These annual updates adjust: These adjustments reflect regional economic conditions and construction costs in High Cost Areas. The annual […]
Standalone Bill Introduced on Five-Year Carryback for the Housing Credit
Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act (H.R. 9012) to allow 5-year carrybacks for LIHTC. Why This Matters: This proposal will provide investors with additional flexibility and capacity to invest in LIHTC. What’s Next: The bill was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee, with the […]
BABA Reports
Graphic from Fahe report comparing BABA compliance between an infrastructure bridge project and a housing construction project Fahe released their Build America, Buy America and Housing report looking at good intentions, unanticipated consequences, and how BABA is a barrier to the American Dream. The report examines how BABA hinders efforts to address the housing crisis, […]
T-HUD Appropriations Passes Subcommittee, Full Committee Markup Scheduled for June 3
The House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee met last week and passed their FY 2027 T-HUD budget along party lines (9-7). By the Numbers: What’s Next: The full House Appropriations Committee markup will take place on Wednesday, June 3 at 11 am ET.
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Passes House with Bipartisan Support
The updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 396-13. Go Deeper: See our write-up in last week’s edition detailing changes to the bill. What They’re Saying: The House Financial Services Committee released statements from committee and House leadership sharing excitement around passage and urging the Senate […]
South Carolina Freezes Certain Nonprofit Low-Income Housing Property Tax Exemption Applications
On May 19, 2026, the Governor signed S. 853 into law, enacting the temporary processing freeze on certain Exemption Statute applications discussed below. Key Points To read more, check out the Moore & VanAllen Client Alert.
Oregon Housing & Community Services Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Housing Preservation
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is hosting a public hearing for the administrative rules that are being amended for the Housing Preservation program to align with the updated program requirements as specified in Senate Bill 51(2025). The hearing officer will be reviewing the drafted rules and provide an opportunity for public comment and feedback. […]
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Awards More Than $39.1 Million in Annual 9% Tax Credits for Affordable Housing
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced projects receiving conditional commitments for the 2026 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) at the Board meeting today. The LIHTC program provides tax credits to developers to assist in the creation or rehabilitation of rental housing for low- to moderate-income Ohioans. This year, 25 Ohio developments creating or preserving […]