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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.
Dave Vaske Retires from Iowa Finance Authority
After 15 years, Dave Vaske’s last day as LIHTC manager at the Iowa Finance Authority will be March 25.
Iowa Governor Proposes State LIHTC, Expansion of Workforce Housing Credit
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds released a proposed fiscal year 2022-23 budget, which includes a state LIHTC, doubling the state workforce housing tax credit and increasing funding for the state housing trust funds. Reynolds’ $8.1 billion proposal includes a $15 million annual allocation for a new state LIHTC incentive and a boost for the workforce housing […]
Anderson Greene Adds Affordable Units Where Effects of Pandemic, Derecho Exacerbates Housing Needs in Cedar Rapids
Developer Woda Cooper Companies hosted a first-look and tour for Anderson Greene’s first phase on October 28, 2020, for Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart and Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Debi Durham, plus a small group of community leaders, partners, and other supporters.
Iowa Releases State Data Tool for Housing
The Iowa Profile provides interactive and downloadable data on a statewide and county-level basis and as well as Iowa’s largest 28 cities with populations of more than 14,000, as reported in the 2010 census.
Iowa Hires New Tax Credit/HOME Compliance Officer
Kymberly Stevenson recently joined the Iowa Finance Authority as a Compliance Officer. She performs compliance monitoring for the Housing Tax Credit and HOME Programs.
Iowa Releases 3 Draft Documents Related to Draft 2017 QAP
The Iowa Finance Authority has released three documents that were not originally available at the time of the initial proposal for the draft 2017 QAP. Comments on the QAP are due by August 23rd. Read on for a summary of the documents and general changes in the 2017 QAP.
Iowa Releases NHTF Draft Allocation Plan; Comments due Aug. 15th
Iowa Finance Authority’s NHTF Draft Allocation Plan is now available. Read on for information regarding the public comment period and a public hearing.
Iowa Begins Public Comment Period for Draft QAP
Iowa Finance Authority has published its Draft 2017 QAP. A redline version, as well as an overview of changes are also available. The following include some of the significant changes…
Iowa Hosts 2016 Housing Iowa Conference Sept. 7-8
The 2016 Housing Iowa Conference, hosted by the Iowa Finance Authority, is an opportunity to join an anticipated 600 Iowa housing professionals for professional development, networking, awards and more.
Iowa Hosts Forum on 2017 QAP
The Iowa Finance Authority will be hosting an open forum on Wednesday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Iowa Finance Authority.
Iowa Releases Info on 9% LIHTC Housing for the Homeless Demo Set-Aside
The Final 2016 9% LIHTC Housing for the Homeless Demonstration Set-Aside Information is now available on the Iowa Finance Authority web site.
Iowa Updates 2016 9% LIHTC Application
The 2016 Housing Tax Credit Application was updated on December 2, 2015 to change how an Applicant elects points for QAP Section 6.3.3 – Projects that have Federal Project-Based Rental Assistance, HUD-VASH Voucher Assistance or Local Project-Based (PHA) Voucher Assistance.