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

Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act

A complete resource for the Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act.

Sign-On Letter to HUD and OMB Requesting Exemptions from BABA

NCSHA sent this letter to Secretary Turner at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Director Vought at the Office Management and Budget, urging HUD leadership to grant an exemption or temporary suspension of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements for federally assisted multifamily housing, warning that current compliance obligations are driving up costs, delaying projects, and threatening the feasibility of affordable rental developments.

NCSHA Letter to HUD and Treasury on FFB–FHA Risk-Sharing Program

NCSHA sent this letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent and HUD Secretary Turner to express concern with the agencies terminating Federal Financing Bank support for multifamily housing loans financed through the Federal Housing Administration, Housing Finance Agency Multifamily Loan Risk-Sharing Program.

HOME Coalition Letter to House Financial Services Committee to Support BABA Exemption in Housing for the 21st Century Act

The HOME coalition sent this letter to the House Financial Services Committee in support of maintaining the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) exemption for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the Housing for the 21st Century Act.

MRBs and Other Federal Homeownership Programs Reference Guide

This online reference guide includes links to reference materials useful for HFA MRBS and Other Federal Homeownership administrators.

HOME and Housing Trust Fund Reference Guide

This online reference guide includes links to reference materials useful for HOME and Housing Trust Fund program administrators.

Section 8 and Other Federally Assisted Multifamily Housing Reference Guide

This online reference guide includes links to reference materials useful for HFA Section 8 program administrators.

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program Q&A

What is the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program? The MCC program is a home buyer assistance program designed to help lower‐income families afford home ownership. The program allows home buyers to claim a dollar‐for‐dollar tax credit for a portion of mortgage interest paid per year, up to $2,000. The remaining mortgage interest paid may still be calculated as an itemized deduction.

NCSHA Comments on SEC Concept Release on MBS Disclosure Requirements

NCSHA submitted these comments in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) October 1 Concept Release soliciting input on potential changes to its disclosure requirements for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and other asset-backed securities (ABS).

NCSHA Priorities in the ROAD to Housing Act

This paper highlights provisions NCSHA believes to be the most impactful in the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025.