HUD Publishes Amendments to M2M Program

By Caitlin Jones & A. J. Johnson
July 29, 2008 1 min read

HUD on 11/26/07 published a final rule, effective 12/26/07, to implement a number of changes to its Mark-to-Market (M2M) Program. The amendments reflect statutory changes and HUD technical operations experience. Unlike the M2M proposed and final rules addressing renewal of expiring Section 8 project-based assistance contracts that HUD published on 1/12/06, the new rule addresses a range of administrative and programmatic issues other than the project-based assistance contracts.

Taxpayer Donations Bolster Affordable Housing

Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit Program and Contribution Fund

Pamela Martineau • April 1, 2024 8 min read

Minnesotans hoping to bolster the state’s affordable housing stock may donate to affordable housing projects, requesting to have their donation allocated to a specific project or a general affordable housing fund and receive a tax credit of 85 percent of their donation through a new state program.

New Program Facilitates Land Purchasing for Affordable Housing

Colorado’s Land Banking Program

Nushin Huq • April 1, 2024 9 min read

A new land banking program in Colorado aims to help developers purchase land for affordable housing, solving the unique problem of not having tax credits to purchase land, as well as creating access to development in rural areas.

Breaking Ground

Will Eckstein, Senior Vice President, Harmony Housing Affordable Development

Darryl Hicks • April 1, 2024 8 min read

For much of the past 14 years, Will Eckstein has led the team responsible for securing new affordable housing development opportunities at Greystone Affordable Development,. Tax Credit Advisor sat down with Eckstein to learn more about HHAD and his priorities for the balance of 2024.