Georgia
Georgia Publishes 2010 Economic Development Financing Packet
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has released the updated Economic Development Financing Packet. The resource contains information about various federal, state, and local financing programs, governed by various state departments and other public entities, that directly or indirectly benefit Georgia businesses.
Federal Agencies Announce Hearings on CRA
The federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies ““ including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Office of Thrift Supervision ““ recently announced a series of upcoming public hearings on modernizing the regulations that implement the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
DCA Releases Forms for LIHTC 10% Test
for the certification of the 10% test for low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) allocatees.
Connecticut, Georgia Top State List in Green Building
According to a new green housing report, Connecticut and Georgia top the rankings among states when it comes to energy efficient affordable housing development. Global Green USA recently released its fifth annual green building rating summary of state qualified allocation plans (QAP).
Georgia Schedules Public Hearings on 2010 QAP
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has scheduled a series of three public hearings to provide an opportunity for public comment on proposed changes to the 2010 qualified allocation plan (QAP).
Treasury Announces Next Wave of Exchange Program Awards
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 10 announced $486 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to spur the development of affordable housing units through its Section 1602 Tax Credit Exchange Program.
HUD USER Website Releases Market Report for Chattanooga Area
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research has published a comprehensive housing market analysis report for the Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia area through its website, www.huduser.org.
States’ ARRA Resource Page
NH&RA will continue to update the ARRA resource page below as information is made available.
Georgia Issues Q&A, Guidance on Stimulus Programs
Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has issued notice of guidance with respect to the application process and required documentation for the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) and the Tax Credit Exchange programs contained within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Georgia Issues Preliminary ARRA Implementation Plan
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs recently issued a preliminary implementation plan that it will use for allocating housing resources provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Georgia, Alaska Solicits Requests for Neighborhood Stabilization Plans
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has issued a Request for Proposals to solicit requests for $19.6 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds.