Resource Center

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

Project-Based Section 8 Rental Assistance FAQs

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 partners’ 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

Housing Trust Fund 2020 Formula Allocations

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

GSE COVID-19 Servicer Scripts for Borrowers Seeking Forbearance

Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have made public the suggested scripts that they prepared to assist servicers in their discussions with borrowers seeking COVID-19 forbearance.

Housing Finance Reform FAQs

Why is housing finance reform important? | What are NCSHA’s priorities in housing finance reform? | Didn’t affordable housing efforts cause Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s financial troubles? | How should the GSEs support affordable housing? | Why should the GSEs be expected to support affordable housing—aren’t federal housing programs enough? | What are State HFAs? | Why should HFAs be the GSEs’ preferred affordable housing partners