Pennsylvania
Philadelphia to Auction Over 400 Scattered Site Properties
The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has announced it will be auctioning approximately 400 scattered site properties, consisting of vacant buildings and lots, which have been approved for sale by HUD.
IRS Suspends LIHTC Requirements for Pennsylvania Storm Victims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2011-83 to announce the suspension of certain requirements for low-income housing tax credit projects in order to provide emergency housing relief to individuals affected by Hurricane Irene and/or Tropical Storm Lee in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Provides Clarity on Utility Allowance Requirements for 2012 LIHTC Applications
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has provided clarification on utility allowances for 2012 Multifamily Housing Program applicants. The notice does not change the application, rather provides further guidance on acceptable utility allowance submissions.
Pennsylvania Announces Public Hearing for the 2012 LIHTC Funding Round
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced an information session for the 2012 PennHOMES and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Funding Round on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Crown Plaza Harrisonburg Hotel.
Pennsylvania Schedules Pre-Application Meeting on September 15
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will be holding an information session for its 2012 PennHOMES/Low Income Tax Credit Programs on Thursday, September 15, 2011.
HUD Releases Three New Housing Market Reports
HUD’s Economic and Market Analysis Division has prepared three new Comprehensive Housing Market Analyses for the following markets
Pennsylvania Releases Draft 2012 QAP
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has released a draft of its 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan for administering the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program in the state.
Pennsylvania Seeks Comments on 2012 QAP
In anticipation of issuing the draft 2012 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Allocation Plan, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is seeking input from its housing partners on the proposed plan.
Census Bureau & HUD Release New Housing Data Files
The Census Bureau and HUD have released new housing data files for the following Metro Areas.
HUD Announces Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan recently announced President Obama’s selection of Jane Vincent to serve as HUD Regional Administrator the Mid-Atlantic region.
Pennsylvania Releases Draft 2011 QAP, Schedules Hearing
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has released its draft of the 2011 Qualified Allocation Plan for administering the low-income housing tax credit program
Pennsylvania Releases 2010 Pre-Application Q&A
The Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Agency (PHFA) recently released the questions and answers from its 2010 pre-application workshop for its low-income housing tax credit program.