News
Revisions to the CDFI Certification Application
CDFI announced revisions to its certification application.
RHS Updates Competitive Lender Submission Process for Section 538 GRRHP
The Rural Housing Service updated the process for competitive lender submissions (responses) regarding proposed projects for the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP).
New Bill Would Create Interagency Council on Affordable Housing and Preservation
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) unveiled legislation that would create an interagency council, like the current U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), to analyze and strengthen affordable housing in the U.S.
Susan Rice and Erika Poethig to Leave White House
Susan Rice and Erika Poethig with the White House’s Domestic Policy Council (DPC) are both stepping down.
Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Consensus Housing Solutions
Last week, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing titled “Building Consensus to Address Housing Challenges” that covered a wide range of housing industry issues that make housing unaffordable, including LIHTC, zoning and land use regulation, Housing First strategies to ending homelessness, flood insurance and mortgage fees.
NH&RA Encourages States to Use Weatherization Assistance Program Funding for Multifamily
NH&RA sent a letter to the state offices responsible for administering Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funding encouraging them to devote a portion to multifamily affordable housing.
Senate Hearing to Address Housing Challenges
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing on April 26 at 10 a.m. ET entitled “Building Consensus to Address Housing Challenges.”
Senator King Says Affordable Housing Crisis is “Impinging the Rebuilding of the Economy”
Senator Angus King (I – ME) described housing affordability as a “national crisis that’s really impinging the rebuilding of the economy.”
HUD Publishes HOME Facts & Per Unit 2023 Subsidy Limits
HUD announces the publication of the issue of HOME FACTS, which informs all Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that the right to draw HOME grant funds expires after nine fiscal years, including the fiscal year of the appropriation.
Senator Scott Announces Housing Framework
On the 55th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act’s enactment, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, announced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act framework.
President Biden Vetoes Waters of the U.S. Rule Repeal
The House and Senate voted to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule via the congressional review act process.
NH&RA Hosts ICAST IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator
ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.