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Model Compliance Forms for Housing Credit Developments

All state Housing Credit agencies require Housing Credit development owners and managers to use specific forms in their compliance reporting. The National Council of State Housing Agencies, in collaboration with our members and stakeholders, developed the 2024 Model Compliance Forms for Housing Credit Developments for agencies to provide to development owners, managers, and other Housing Credit industry professionals:

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?

Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Allocations by State, 2016-2023

Housing Trust Fund (HTF) allocations from 2016 to 2023 listed by state.

Fact Sheet: Fiscal Recovery Funds and the Housing Credit

This document addresses frequently asked questions about Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and the challenges of using these resources with the Housing Credit. It also describes the NCSHA-endorsed LIFELINE Act, proposed legislation that would align these two programs.

Housing Credit Nonprofit Right of First Refusal Factsheet

This document provides background on the Housing Credit nonprofit right of first refusal (ROFR) and why challenges to the ROFR are disrupting the normal investor exit process, leading to legal disputes and litigation that drain nonprofit general partnersโ€™ resources and undermine the long-term affordability and viability of Housing Credit properties.

Housing Credit Qualified Contract Factsheet

This document provides background on the Housing Credit qualified contract option and how this loophole in the law enables some owners to take properties out of the programs after just 15 years, rather than adhering to the otherwise statutorily required 30 years or more of affordability.

Housing Trust Fund 2021 Formula Allocations

This document provides the amount of Housing Trust Fund dollars each state receives in FY 2021.

Housing Choice Voucher Program FAQs

What is the Housing Choice Voucher program? | Whom do vouchers serve? | How do vouchers work? | Who administers the voucher program? | What is the current funding level for vouchers? | What should Congress do to improve this program?

Housing Trust Fund 2020 Formula Allocations

This document provides the amount of Housing Trust Fund dollars each state receives in FY 2020.