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Emergency Housing Assistance Updates

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Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023: Cosponsorship List by State

This document tracks the members of Congress who have cosponsored the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

NCSHA’s Analysis of the Biden Administration’s FY 2025 Budget Request

This resource is NCSHA’s analysis of the Biden Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request. The $7.3 trillion budget outlines the administration’s fiscal priorities, including for U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Agriculture housing programs and several new housing programs.

NCSHA Updated Budget Chart for Select HUD and USDA Housing Programs

NCSHA's FY2024 Budget Chart for select U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Agriculture housing programs.

U.S. Treasury Department Emergency Rental Assistance Frequently Asked Questions (Updated as of March 5, 2024)

This FAQ document provides guidance regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance program enacted in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

Congressional Sign-On Letter: Performance-Based Contract Administration

This February 29, 2024, letter, signed by 22 members of Congress, expresses support for Section 251 of the Senate-passed Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2024. By directing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to use cooperative agreements when selecting new Performance-Based Contract administrators, this provision would support Project-Based Rental Assistance stakeholders, including housing finance agencies.

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program Q&A

What is the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program? The MCC program is a home buyer assistance program designed to help lower‐income families afford home ownership. The program allows home buyers to claim a dollar‐for‐dollar tax credit for a portion of mortgage interest paid per year, up to $2,000. The remaining mortgage interest paid may still be calculated as an itemized deduction.

Opportunity Zone Fund Directory

The Opportunity Zone Fund Directory is a compilation of publicly-announced funds formed to attract investment in Opportunity Zones (OZs). NCSHA is tracking only multi-project OZ funds. To learn...

Project-Based Section 8 Rental Assistance FAQs

What is Project-Based Section 8 Rental Assistance? | Whom does PBRA serve? | Why is PBRA necessary? | How does PBRA work? | What is the economic impact of PBRA? | Who administers PBRA? | What is the current funding level for PBRA? | What should Congress do to improve PBRA?

HOME Investment Partnerships Program FAQs

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides grants to state and local governments to produce affordable housing for low‐income families. States and localities target flexible HOME funds to the particular needs of their communities.

Tax-Exempt Housing Bonds FAQs

What are Housing Bonds? | Are Housing Bonds one of the original uses of PAB authority? | How do HFAs use Housing Bonds? | How much bond authority do states have? | What restrictions exist on the use of Housing Bonds? | Why should Congress protect Housing Bonds? | Why should Congress protect Housing Bonds? | What is the economic impact of Housing Bonds? | Would other tools for financing affordable housing be more efficient? | What does this program cost?