On June 20, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (proposed rule) inviting comments on HUD’s 2013 Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Discriminatory Effects Standard final rule (disparate impact rule) as it seeks to determine what changes to the rule, if any, may be needed to […]
Children’s HealthWatch, a nonpartisan network of pediatricians, public health researchers, children’s health and policy experts, finds that good health begins at home, not at a doctor’s office. Children’s HealthWatch recently published a brief addressing two questions: What are the health care and education costs of unstable housing? and Which policy solutions could create stable homes […]
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Financial structuring experts examine various multifamily finance programs and their application in Housing Credit development. Learn tactics for combining the Credit with Choice Neighborhoods funding, historic credits, state tax credits and other capital sources, and subsidy from nontraditional funding partners. DISCUSSION LEADER Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Tax Credits and HOME Program Director | Massachusetts Department of […]
As more Housing Credit developments approach the end of the extended use period, the industry is focusing on long-term preservation. Explore opportunities and challenges with acquisition and recapitalization of Year 15 properties, state agency priorities for long-term affordability, diverse perspectives on property valuation, and preservation strategies for at-risk developments. DISCUSSION LEADER Brian Miller, Director, Asset […]
Gain a better understanding of essential aspects of Housing Credit compliance, including satisfying the minimum set-aside, applicability of income limits, tenant eligibility requirements, income calculation and verification rules, the next available unit rule, state agency compliance monitoring, property inspection requirements, and the impact of noncompliance on Credit delivery. TRAINERS Renee Dickinson, Multifamily Compliance Manager | […]
In the wake of multiple natural disasters, state agencies and the Credit industry have played a critical role in disaster response with provision of temporary housing for impacted families and by rebuilding affordable housing and communities. Hear about best practices in insurance coverage, lessons learned from recent experiences, and how future Credit developments could be built […]
Survey the latest innovations in Housing Credit information technology, including databases for monitoring property information and digital tools for rent reporting. Consider the benefits of electronic files and use of tablets for site visits, as well as best practices in data security protocol and potential use of block chain technology for compliance documentation. DISCUSSION LEADER […]
Learn fundamental aspects of structuring Housing Credit deals, including discussion of common investment structures, equity pricing considerations, financial structuring and underwriting criteria, the syndication process, partnership agreements, and Credit recapture basics. TRAINERS Michael Bernier, Partner | Ernst & Young LLP Tax Credit Investment Advisory Services Thomas Giblin, Partner | Nixon Peabody LLP Courtney Mooney, Associate […]
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Review essential rules for tenant income determination and asset valuation. Gain a better understanding of treatment of wages, Social Security payments, alimony and child support, real estate income, royalties, and other sources of income. Discuss verification of periodic self-employment income from sources such as eBay, Lyft, and Uber. Consider best practices in tenant income and […]
