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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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Responding to Natural Disasters (HCC18)

In the wake of multiple natural disasters, state agencies and the Credit industry have played a critical role in disaster response with provision of temporary housing for impacted families and by...

Advances in Compliance Technology (HCC18)

Survey the latest innovations in Housing Credit information technology, including databases for monitoring property information and digital tools for rent reporting. Consider the benefits of...

Deal Structuring and Syndication Essentials (HCC18)

Learn fundamental aspects of structuring Housing Credit deals, including discussion of common investment structures, equity pricing considerations, financial structuring and underwriting...

Tenant Income and Asset Seminar (HCC18)

Review essential rules for tenant income determination and asset valuation. Gain a better understanding of treatment of wages, Social Security payments, alimony and child support, real estate...

The Development Process (HCC18)

Explore the Housing Credit development process, including review of a typical development timeline, carryover allocation requirements, satisfying the 10 percent test, placed-in-service...

Understanding Opportunity Zones (HCC18)

Opportunity Zones, a new community development tool authorized in the 2017 tax reform bill, encourage investment in designated high-poverty neighborhoods through favorable capital gains treatment...

Creative Approaches to Cost Control (HCC18)

While Credit allocating agencies continue to refine development cost policies, developers and other industry participants are implementing new practices to reduce costs. Explore innovative cost...

Eligible Basis and Credit Calculations (HCC18)

Gain an understanding of the three types of Credit, applicable percentages, IRS Form 8609 elections, accounting treatment of construction costs and soft costs, eligible basis calculations, and...

Implementing VAWA Requirements (HCC18)

Review HUD’s Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) guidance and how it could apply to Housing Credit developments. Consider implementation of NCSHA’s new VAWA recommended practice, including...

Mixed-Income Housing Solutions (HCC18)

Explore best practices for utilizing the Housing Credit in mixed-income developments. Consider the benefits of a diverse resident base and the underwriting risks associated with units above 60...