Rhode Island
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.
Rhode Island Considers Reinstating Historic Tax Credit
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill (H 6098) that would reinstate the state’s historic preservation tax credit, after it was eliminated in 2008.
States Release QAPs, Materials Governing 2011 LIHTC Program
Several state housing finance agencies have released varying drafts of their 2011 QAPs over the past few weeks, as well as LIHTC program materials, proposed changes and other information.
Obama Administration Names HUD’s New England Director
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced the selection of Richard Walega as HUD’s new Regional Director for New England, which comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Rhode Island Organization Publishes 2009 Affordable Housing “˜Fact Book’
HousingWorks RI, a membership organization dedicated to affordable housing improvements throughout Rhode Island, recently released its 2009 Fact Book, which details the current state of affordable housing in Rhode Island.
HUD Announces First Round of TCAP Awards
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan yesterday announced that HUD has approved requests from 26 states for over $1 billion in funding through the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
U.S. Treasury Announces More Exchange Funding
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced the next wave of funding awards under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Exchange Program, to spur the development of affordable housing units in five states.
States’ ARRA Resource Page
NH&RA will continue to update the ARRA resource page below as information is made available.