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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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Housing Credit Program Basics (HCC18)

Veteran industry trainers discuss basic Housing Credit program requirements, including income and rent restrictions, qualified allocation plans, federal preferences and criteria, financial...

Developing Service-Enriched and Supportive Housing (HCC18)

Hear about successful strategies for integrating resident services into development budgets for family, elderly, and permanent supportive housing. Consider development structuring issues,...

Analyzing the Impact of Tax Reform (HCC18)

Leading tax advisors examine the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the short- and long-term effects on the existing Housing Credit portfolio and new investments. Gain an understanding of the...

Compliance Hot Topics (HCC18)

Industry compliance experts explore current issues in Housing Credit compliance, including income limit and utility allowance updates, fair housing enforcement action, and the impact of natural...

Designing for Affordability (HCC18)

Nationally renowned architect Michael Pyatok discusses key strategies for controlling Housing Credit development costs at the design stage and the importance of good design in securing public...

Strategies for Preservation and Continuing Compliance (HCC18)

Preservation advocates join allocating agency representatives to discuss development and compliance challenges in the Housing Credit portfolio. Explore recapitalization of Year 15 properties,...

NCSHA Comments on 2018-2019 Priority Guidance Plan

On June 15, 2018, the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) provided comments to the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on their recommendations...

NCSHA Income Averaging Letter to IRS and Treasury

On June 13, 2018, the National Council of State Housing Agencies, on behalf of the state Housing Finance Agencies and other Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocating agency members, composed a letter...

NCSHA Comments on FHFA Affordable Housing Program Amendments

On June 12, 2018, NCSHA submitted comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on its proposed rule amending the Federal Home Loan Banks’ (FHLBs) Affordable Housing Program (AHP). The...

Bipartisan Policy Center | HUD-HHS Partnerships: A Prescription for Better Health

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) recently reported on the connection between affordable housing and health and the partnership between the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...