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Keeping Residents with Special Needs Safe During a Pandemic (AC20)

Residents with special needs — including seniors and those who previously experienced homelessness — are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus. Explore strategies for mitigating the risk of infection in senior and supportive housing developments. Learn how owners, managers, and service providers are coordinating meals, sanitation measures, and resident engagement. Discuss the additional support needed in housing for […]

Building the Balance Sheet — Expanding Available Tools Part 2 (AC20)

The examination of potential financing strategies continues with a detailed conversation of other available financing tools utilized by HFAs, including new tax-exempt and pass-through bond strategies. Learn what an HFA should consider when determining its optimal financing strategy, and how each transaction could impact an agency’s financial ratings. DISCUSSION LEADER Cindy Harris, Chief Financial Officer […]

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (AC20)

During this “micro-workshop,” Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler shares how to build systems of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an organization. Participants will learn how to “deconstruct” complex terms, discuss how to incorporate inclusivity at the strategic level, get advice on facilitating important internal conversations, and hear one HFA’s journey. PARTICIPANTS Debbie Herrera, Director, Human Resources […]

Microsoft Teams and Other Collaboration Tools (AC20)

With employees working from home during the pandemic, organizations are increasingly embracing internet-based collaboration tools to connect their teams. In this session, HFA and industry leaders share lessons learned and answer your questions about where to start and how to optimize use of collaborative systems. PARTICIPANTS Kelly Becker, Director, Information Technology | Colorado Housing and Finance Authority […]

Employee Healthcare Under COVID-19 (AC20)

Get expert insight on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and recent developments in healthcare law that may impact your employees. Discuss best practices and lessons learned in employee health and safety during COVID-19. PARTICIPANT Alden Bianchi, Member | Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, PC […]

Building the Balance Sheet — Expanding Available Tools Part 1 (AC20)

The changing financial and economic landscape of early 2020 provided HFAs with the opportunity to expand the ways they can build their balance sheets and execute capital market transactions. This two-part panel kicks off with an in-depth discussion of the benefits and considerations to executing the newly conceived CMO-Interest Only transaction. DISCUSSION LEADER Cindy Harris, […]

IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-45, 2021 Housing Credit and Housing Bond Volume Caps

IRS Rev. Proc. 2020-45 provides the 2021 per capita and small state minimum levels for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) and Private Activity Bonds (PABs). In 2021, states will receive the greater of $2.8125 per capita or $3,245,625 in Housing Credit authority and the greater of $110 per capita or $324,995,000 in […]

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Federal Reserve System Community Reinvestment Act Regulations

On October 19, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System issued this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit public comments regarding modernizing the Fed’s Community Reinvestment Act regulatory and supervisory framework. Comments are due by February 16, 2021. […]

FAQs: CDC’s Order Temporarily Halting Residential Evictions to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the CDC’s temporary eviction moratorium for qualifying renters, adopted on September 4, 2020, and expiring on December 31, 2020. […]