Texas
Texas Hosts Roundtable Discussion of 2016 Underwriting and Loan Policy Rules
In the development of the 2016 Draft Underwriting and Loan Policy rules, Post Award and Asset Management Requirements rules, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will be hosting a roundtable on Monday, August 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Pecan Room at the Norris Conference Center (2525 West Anderson Lane, Suite 365, Austin, TX 78757).
Texas Seeks Input on Multifamily Funding Activities
In the development of the 2016 Draft Qualified Allocation Plan and Uniform Multifamily Rules, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs staff is seeking input through an Online Forum for discussion on specific scoring items and/or other topics related to its multifamily funding activities.
Texas Hosts Roundtable Discussion on 2016 QAP and Multifamily Rules
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will hold a roundtable discussion of the 2016 QAP and Multifamily Rules at the Austin-Hobby Building on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 1:30pm. The focus of this discussion will be on the implementation of statutory changes from the 84th Legislature and possible changes to the QAP and […]
Boston Capital Invests in Affordable Multifamily Community in Texas
Boston Capital is investing in the construction of a 72-unit apartment community. The apartment community will be built with tax credit equity from the LIHTC program. Homes will be available to individuals and families earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI).
TDHCA Has Posted to its Website a Schedule for Public Hearings and Log of Applications
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has posted to its website a schedule for public hearings for purposes of taking public comment on the 2015 Competitive (9%) Housing Tax Credit Applications. If you have any questions about submitting public comment or the Competitive (9%) Housing Tax Credit (“HTC”) Cycle, please contact Kathryn Saar at [email protected] or by phone at 512.936.7834
FAQ Update for 2015 Competitive Housing Tax Credit Cycle
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs posted to its website an updated FAQ for the 2015 Competitive Housing Tax Credit Cycle. If you have any questions about the 9% Program, please contact Kathryn Saar at [email protected].
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Fair Housing Case
The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments related to Texas Department of Housing and Community Development (TDHCA) vs. Inclusive Communities Project (ICP), a case that is examining whether or not disparate impact is “cognizable” under the Fair Housing Act.
UPDATE: HUD Multifamily Transformation Complete in Fort Worth and Kansas City
On November 5, 2014, HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing and the Office of Field Policy and Management hosted an official kick-off event to celebrate the new Multifamily Southwest Region.
Processes and Procedures to Initiate a Housing Tax Credit LURA
Land Use Restriction Agreements (“LURA”) for Low Income Housing Tax Credit Developments impose the income and rent restrictions identified in the Development’s final underwriting report and other representations made at application, including but not limited to, specific commitments to provide tenant services, to lease to Persons with Disabilities and/or to provide specific amenities. Developments beginning […]
State Housing News for the Week of October 27
Collection of State Housing Finance Agency from across the nation for the week of October 27.
TDHCA Seeks Feedback on State’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program
TDHCA Seeks Feedback on State’s Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program. An online forum will be held from October 13 to October 24.
TDHCA Will Host Two Roundtables on September 25, 2014
TDHCA will host two Roundtables on September 25, 2014 to discuss Section 811 PRA and the 2015 Draft QAP.