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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Fiscal Year 2019 Application Round for State Revitalization Programs
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is announcing the FY19 application round for three State Revitalization Programs.
LHC Releases Draft QAP for Public Comment
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) released a draft of the 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for public comment.
Senate President Alario Appoints New Orleans Entrepreneur Byron Lee to LHC Board
Founder and senior partner of LSA & Partners, Byron L. Lee has been appointed by Senate President John A. Alario, Jr., to serve on the Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
LHC Board Approves $28.3 Million in Housing Bonds
The Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors approved the issuance of $28.3 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
Families With K-12 Tuition Payments Can Now Receive Tax Benefits
Bank of North Dakota is highlighting the new tax benefits North Dakota families can receive by utilizing North Dakota’s 529 College SAVE Plan for K-12 tuition payments.
Senate Democrats Unveil Infrastructure Plan with Support for Affordable Housing
Senate Democrats this week released their Jobs & Infrastructure Plan for America’s Workers, a $1 trillion plan to invest in and modernize our nation’s infrastructure. Among other investments, Senate Democrats propose $62 billion for affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and lead remediation.
Tax Law’s New Inflation Adjustment Lowers 2018 Small State Minimum for Housing Credit and Private Activity Bond Volume Caps
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on March 5 published Revenue Procedure 2018-18 (contained within Internal Revenue Bulletin 2018-10), modifying 2018 cost-of-living adjustments for various programs, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) and private activity bonds (PAB).
FHFA Proposes Changes to FHLB Affordable Housing Program
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued March 6 a proposed rule that would amend the Federal Home Loans Banks’ (FHLB) Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg launch House Wise Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Dave Jamison, launched House Wise Iowa on Monday.
Iowa Finance Authority Names Top Iowa Lenders
The Iowa Finance Authority today recognized the top Iowa lenders from throughout the state for their efforts in assisting first-time and repeat home buyers through Iowa Finance Authority’s programs in calendar year 2017.
