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NCSHA Statement on the Administration’s FY 2019 Budget
The Administration’s FY 2019 Budget proposes eliminating HOME, the Housing Trust Fund, CDBG, and other effective housing programs, and drastically reduces federal rental assistance on which so many people rely.
Statement From NCSHA Interim Executive Director Garth Rieman Following the State of the Union Address
We agree America is a nation of builders. The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) asks Congress and the Administration to enact infrastructure legislation that supports the builders who produce desperately needed affordable homes for families ready to build their lives on the foundation a decent, affordable home provides.
NCSHA Releases Updated Recommended Practices for Housing Credit Program Administration
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) has published updated recommended practices for state Housing Finance Agency (HFA) administration of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) program.
NCSHA Names Rieman as Interim Executive Director
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) Board of Directors has named Garth Rieman interim executive director of the association, effective January 1, 2018.
Congress Must Restore Tax-Exempt Private Activity Housing Bonds in H.R. 1
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) urges the House Committee on Ways and Means to amend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, H.R. 1, to preserve tax-exempt...
NCSHA Announces New Board of Directors
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) held its 2017 Board election on October 15 in Denver during the association's 47th Annual Conference and Showplace.
National Awards Recognize Outstanding State Housing Finance Agency Programs
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) recognized 18 state Housing Finance Agency (HFA) programs for innovation and excellence on October 16 during the association's Annual Conference and Showplace in Denver.
NCSHA Applauds Preservation of Housing Credit in Unified Tax Reform Framework
Responding to the “Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code” released today, the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) commends the Trump Administration and Republican congressional leaders for retaining the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.
NCSHA Presents Testimony at U.S. Senate Hearing Examining Solutions to America’s Affordable Housing Crisis
NCSHA President Grant S. Whitaker testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance during an August 1 hearing on “America’s Affordable Housing Crisis: Challenges and Solutions.”
NCSHA Applauds Senators Cantwell and Hatch on Release of Housing Credit Expansion Legislation
NCSHA congratulates Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) on the introduction of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017, S. 548.
NCSHA Welcomes Dr. Ben Carson as HUD Secretary
NCSHA congratulates Dr. Ben Carson on his confirmation as Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Statement from NCSHA Executive Director Barbara Thompson
NCSHA commends the Public Broadcasting Service’s (PBS) Frontline for attempting in its May 9 broadcast to shine light on the affordable rental housing crisis and our country’s response.
