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

Featured ERA Program: Alaska Housing Rent Relief

Alaska Housing Rent Relief provides up to 12 months of rent and/or utility relief to eligible Alaskans unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if you’ve received rent relief from AHFC in the past, you can apply to this new program. There are also resources available for landlords and homeowners.

HUD Mortgagee Letter 2021-05

On February 16, HUD published, with immediate effect, Mortgagee Letter 2021-05. ML 2021-05 extends the foreclosure and eviction moratoriums for FHA-insured mortgages until June 30, 2021, in addition...

NCSHA Comments to the Federal Reserve Board on Its Community Reinvestment Act Rulemaking Notice

On February 16, 2021, NCSHA sent this letter providing comments to the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Community Reinvestment Act regulations.

Virginia: State Emergency Rental Assistance

Links to State Emergency Housing Assistance programs available in Virginia.

HUD Memorandum on Fair Housing Act Enforcement to Bar Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Discrimination

On February 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity issued this memorandum stating that HUD interprets the Fair Housing Act to bar discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and directing HUD offices and recipients of HUD funds to enforce the act accordingly.

Celebrating the Success and Potential of HOME and Housing Trust Fund (HFAi21)

Join this HFA panel discussion on how to make the most of your HOME and Housing Trust Fund dollars to further your agency’s affordable rental housing and homeownership goals. DISCUSSION...

Section 3 Rule and Implementation (HFAi21)

Review the new policy changes, procedures, and reporting requirements in the Section 3 final rule. Discuss Section 3 obligations and oversight responsibilities. PARTICIPANTS Josh Furman,...

Mixed Financing, Part 2: Compliance (HFAi21)

Take the lessons learned in the Mixed Financing: Underwriting session and dive into key compliance issues to keep in mind for mixed finance deals. TRAINERS James Beachler, President | JMB...

HUD Clinic: Resale/Recapture (HFAi21)

As markets and policies change, resale and recapture provisions need to evolve with them. Discuss how to develop acceptable resale and recapture provisions for HOME homebuyer projects that meet...

Mixed Financing, Part 1: Underwriting (HFAi21)

How does a state HFA’s role as a HOME or HTF lender and Housing Credit allocator affect its strategic approach to managing these resources? Learn about policy and structuring options to...