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Looking for talking points or FAQs to prepare for a meeting on Capitol Hill? A copy of NCSHA’s annual Factbook? Housing research and analysis? A presentation from a recent conference to share with a colleague? A reference guide for Housing Credit, HOME, MRBs, or Section 8 program administration? You’ve come to the right place: The NCSHA Resource Center is your source for this important information and much more. Refer to the right sidebar to see resource categories or use the search bar to search resources by topic.

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Emergency Housing Assistance Updates

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Breaking News from HUD (HFAi22)

Senior officials from the Department of Housing and Urban Development report on the latest developments on HOME, HOME-ARP, and the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), including updates on allocations, program performance, COVID-19 transition, and expected guidance in 2022.

Commonly Used Housing Acronyms

This is a list of commonly used housing acronyms that is updated regularly. The resource was referenced during the 2021 Housing Credit 101 Training.

Best of HFAs: Human Resources (AC21)

HFAs share how they’ve innovated to engage employees working from home, boost staff morale, implement a student loan debt program designed to improve employees’ financial well being, and make...

Best of HFAs: Communications (AC21)

In 2020, state HFAs and their partners learned new lessons about meeting audiences “where they are” — including working or learning remotely. During this session, hear how HFAs adapted...

Furthering Equity in Homeownership (AC21)

Explore the steps HFAs have taken to elevate their lending programs, marketing, data collection, and underwriting to better serve communities of color and other underserved home buyers. Hear how...

Best of HFAs: Special Needs Housing (AC21)

Discuss notable HFA efforts to combat homelessness and finance supportive housing for persons with special needs. DISCUSSION LEADER Donna Spencer, Director of Multifamily/ Supportive Housing...

Optimizing Siting for Equitable Development (AC21)

Discuss the issues developers and state HFAs are facing as they navigate siting of rental developments in light of HUD’s new Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, growing focus on racial...

Best of HFAs: Finance (AC21)

HFA finance executives discuss how they are developing new strategies to further their agencies’ goals to reach more homeowners and renters in their states. DISCUSSION LEADER Michael...

Strengthening Your Cyber Resiliency (AC21)

Cyber threats have surged globally during the pandemic. Hear how state HFAs and their partners are developing cultures of cyber resiliency. Learn about the most common cyber threats and how to...

Technology Round Robin (AC21)

Inspired by the PechaKucha storytelling method (Google it), five HFAs share their best technology innovations in under 10 minutes. Attend and be inspired! DISCUSSION LEADER Stephanie...