Florida
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.
Florida Releases Tentative 2016-2017 Funding Timeline
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation recently released its tentative Funding Timeline for 2016-2017.
Florida Releases Draft of 2016 QAP
The plan includes set-asides for “high priority projects,” as determined by the Board, as well as housing for individuals with disabilities.
Florida Releases Draft Rules and Contractor Cost Certification; Draft QAP Approaching
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) has recently published several documents including proposed rules, applications and certifications all to be submitted for approval on June 24, 2016. A draft 2016 QAP is expected this week.
Florida Launches Demonstration to Create Housing for Homeless
The proposed demonstration RFA will provide forgivable loans of up to $750,000 to non-profit Applicants to finance small rental housing developments of no more than 10 units to serve as permanent housing to extremely low and low income homeless households.
Florida Explains Ongoing Analysis of QCTs
Florida Housing provided an explanation of ongoing analysis of Qualified Census Tracts, as well as example data and maps, on its website.
Florida Hosts National Housing Trust Fund Workshop April 28
Florida Housing will hold a workshop on Thursday, April 28, 2016, starting at 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, to discuss the proposed Allocation Plan with the public and stakeholders. The meeting will be available in person at Florida Housing Finance Corporation and also available by phone.
Florida Hosts National Housing Trust Fund Workshop
Florida Housing Finance Corporation will hold a workshop on Thursday, April 28, 2016, starting at 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, to discuss a proposed National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Allocation Plan with the public and stakeholders.
Florida Issues RFA to Build or Rehab Smaller PSH for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued RFA 2016-105 Financing To Build Or Rehabilitate Smaller Permanent Supportive Housing Properties For Persons With Developmental Disabilities. The Application Deadline for RFA 2016-105 is 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
Florida Hosts Workshop on NHTF, PSH Application Process
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore – Airport Area, 700 N. Westshore Blvd, Tampa, Florida.
Florida Holds Workshop on $5.7 Million Available for Small PSH Developments
Florida Housing will hold a workshop on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss a Request for Applications to finance the construction, retrofit and/or rehabilitation of small Permanent Supportive Housing Developments that are either Community Residential Homes or Supported Living Units.
Florida Seeks Comments to Determine Areas of Opportunity
At this time, Florida Housing is not proposing a specific definition of an “area of opportunity” or any particular method of incentivizing development in such areas. The Corporation invites the public to review the materials available on the website and to provide comments and suggestions to help identify areas of opportunity.
Florida Issues RFA for Housing Credit, SAIL Financing for Homeless Housing
Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued RFA No. 2016-102 for Housing Credit and SAIL Financing for Homeless Housing Developments Located in Medium and Large Counties. The Application Deadline for RFA 2016-102 is 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on March 10, 2016.