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

National Low Income Housing Coalition Report: “The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, March 2020”

In its March 2020 report, “The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes,” the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) found that there are just 36 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 eligible low-income renter households nationwide. The report also highlights that 71 percent of the lowest-income renter households are severely cost-burdened, spending more than half of their incomes on housing, and at a high risk of experiencing eviction and homelessness. According to NLIHC, as housing disparities increase, states are less prepared to accommodate the demand for adequate, affordable homes for their lowest-income renters.

NCSHA’s Preliminary Analysis of the Trump Administration’s FY 2021 Budget

This resource is NCSHA’s analysis of the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget request, “A Budget for America’s Future.” The $4.8 trillion budget outlines the Trump Administration’s fiscal priorities for increased military spending and significant cuts to domestic spending, including HUD and USDA housing programs.

Freddie Mac White Paper on Energy Efficiency and Home Values and Loan Performance

This document is a study produced by Freddie Mac showing the effect energy efficiency ratings have on loan performance and property values.

The Ivory Prize: The Importance of Innovation to Improve Housing Affordability Paper

This document highlights the research efforts of various housing organizations to demonstrate the importance of innovation to improve housing affordability.

Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies | Improving America’s Housing 2019

In its March 12 report, “Improving America’s Housing 2019,” Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) found that, with new construction recovering slowly from historic lows, almost 80 percent of the nation’s 137 million homes are now at least 20 years old and 40 percent are at least 50 years old.

State Average Income Test Policies

The link below reflects Average Income Test policies state allocating agencies have shared with NCSHA. There may be additional states that have published policies since that date of which NCSHA is...

CBRE | A Case for Workforce Housing, a Market Perspective

CBRE published The Case for Workforce Housing, A Market Perspective, a report that predicts workforce housing will outperform the rest of the multifamily housing market in 2019.

NCSHA and IRS Webinar on Form Submission

NCSHA and IRS Webinar on forms submission process for IRS Forms 8909, 8610, 9610 Schedule A, and 8823.

Freddie Mac | Opportunity Incentives in LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plans

Freddie Mac released this white paper,”Opportunity Incentives in LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plans,” as a part of an eight-part series highlighting use of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program in underserved markets. The series is part of Freddie Mac’s Duty-to-Serve plan to expand rental and homeownership opportunities in historically underserved markets.

Freddie Mac | Mixed-Income Housing in Areas of Concentrated Poverty

Freddie Mac released this white paper,”Mixed-Income Housing in Areas of Concentrated Poverty,” as a part of an eight-part series highlighting use of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program in underserved markets. The series is part of Freddie Mac’s Duty-to-Serve plan to expand rental and homeownership opportunities in historically underserved markets.