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GAO May 2020 Report on Rental Affordability and Housing Quality Challenges
This report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office considers trends in the U.S. rental housing market from 2001 to 2017. The report analyzes the share of households that rent and their characteristics, the affordability of rental housing, and rental housing conditions. […]
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NCSHA Joins Affordable Housing Advocates in Letter to FHA and FHFA on Forbearance
On June 24, 2020, NCSHA joined a broad coalition of 36 affordable housing advocates, associations, and industry stakeholders on this letter addressed to HUD Secretary Carson and FHFA Director Calabria, and additionally sent to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, National Economic Council Director Lawrence Kudlow, and the leadership of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee […]
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HOME COVID-19 Funding Request Letter
On June 25, 2020, 180 national, state, and local organizations, including NCSHA, sent this letter to House and Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee leadership requesting $14 billion for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program in the next COVID-19 relief package. […]
The Moving Forward Act, H.R. 2, Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of The Moving Forward Act, H.R. 2, which House Democrats released on June 22, 2020, to address America’s infrastructure needs. The bill would include significant investments in affordable housing, surface transportation, broadband, water infrastructure, clean energy, and other initiatives. […]
From Hotel to Home
The Center for Supportive Housing put together a document outlining considerations for states and local jurisdictions exploring hotel and motel acquisitions as a housing strategy for people exiting COVID-19 shelters. Access Report Visit CSH Website […]
Opportunity Zone Best Practices Report from the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
The White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council submitted to President Trump this May 2020 report outlining Opportunity Zone best practices and examples of revitalization occurring across the country. The report highlights best practices of state and local governments, foundations and nonprofits, Qualified Opportunity Funds, and other stakeholders, including Housing Credit allocating agency strategies in Massachusetts, […]
White House Opportunity Zones Council Best Practices Report
This document outlines Opportunity Zones best practices and case studies observed around the country. The report also highlights best practices of state and local governments, foundations and nonprofits, Qualified Opportunity Funds, and other stakeholders, including Housing Credit allocating agency strategies in Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Nevada. […]
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FHFA Report to Congress 2019
On June 15, 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its annual Report to Congress on actions taken by the agency and its regulated entities — Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks — as well as the financial performance of those regulated entities, during calendar year 2019 prior to the […]