Washington
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.
Washington State Expands Energy Efficiency Resources
Washington State Housing Finance Commission has developed additional resources for stakeholders seeking to use energy modeling for their projects.
IRS Divides $2.59M of Unused 2015 LIHTCs Among 30 States
The Internal Revenue Service divided $2.59 million in unused Low Income Housing Tax Credits from calendar year 2015 among 30 states.
Washington Posts 2016 LIHTC 9% Application Packet
The 2016 LIHTC 9% application packet is now posted.
Washington Updates Proposed 9% Tax Credit Policy Recommendations
Based on comments and input Washington State Housing Finance Commission received on the draft 2016 tax credit policy recommendations, it is modifying the following policies:
Washington Issues Revised TDC Limits for 2016 9% Tax Credit
Washington State Housing Finance Commission revised the Total Development Cost limits to include a new category for Pierce and Snohomish counties. The deadline for additional comments on the revised recommendation is extended through Friday, August 21.
Washington Rolls Out Plan for 2016 9% Tax Credit Allocation
WA State Housing Finance Commission released a timeline for its 2016 9% tax credit allocation, as well as the TDC limit proposal and list of staff policy recommendations. If you have any questions regarding policy changes, please contact Lisa Vatske at (206)287-4467, lisa.vatske@wshfc.org or Bob Peterson at (206) 287-4454, bob.peterson@wshfc.org.
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.
State News Week of June 9: QAP Deadlines in Oregon, Wyoming, & More
QAP and Funding Deadlines
State News Week of June 2: Colorado Celebrates Victory for Affordable Housing
On Thursday, May 29, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed HB-1017 into law, renewing Colorado’s State Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. Sponsored by Representative Crisanta Duran and Senator Jessie Ulibarri, HB-1017 will create significant new resources to support the development of affordable rental housing across the state.
WSHFC Released List of Projects
Washington State Housing Finance Commission released the list of projects to be considered for an allocation of LIHTCs. WSHFC will host a public hearing on Thursday, March 27th, 2014 to approve the list.
WSHFA Has Released a Report on its Agency Impact
Washington State Housing Finance Agency released a report demonstrating how the agency has impacted housing opportunity over the last 30 years.
IRS Sets State Credit Ceilings for 2014
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced in Revenue Procedure 2013-35 that it has set the inflation-adjusted State credit ceiling for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and private activity bond caps for calendar year 2014.