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NCSHA Analysis of Biden Administrationโ€™s FY 2024 Budget Request

This resource is NCSHAโ€™s analysis of theย Biden Administrationโ€™s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request. The $6.9 trillion budget outlines the Biden Administrationโ€™s fiscal priorities, including for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Agriculture housing programs.

Washington SHFC Executive Director Walker’s Testimony Before Senate Finance Committee on Tax Policy’s Role in Affordable Housing

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Executive Director Steve Walker appeared before the Senate Finance Committee at its March 7, 2023, hearing on tax policyโ€™s role in increasing affordable housing supply for working families. Walker delivered this written statement.

ACTION Campaign Letter to DOE on Home Energy Rebate Programs

This March 3, 2023, letter from ACTION Campaign co-chairs NCSHA and Enterprise Community Partners responds to a U.S. Department of Energy Request for Information regarding the development of best practices for the Home Energy Rebate programs in accordance with the Inflation Reduction Act. ACTIONโ€™s letter recommends implementation that would facilitate the use of these programs with the Housing Credit.ย 

NCSHA Comments on DOE Energy Rebates

On March 3, 2023, NCSHA submitted comments to the Department of Energy on the Inflation Reduction Act Home Efficiency and Electrification Rebate Programs.ย 

NCSHA Comments to HUD on BABA Waiver

On March 2, 2023, NCSHA submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development these comments regarding the Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver for FY 2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions issued on February 15, 2023.

Public Finance Network Letter to Treasury and SEC on Financial Data Transparency Act

The Public Finance Network, of which NCSHA is a member, sent this February 21 letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler to express concerns about the recently enacted Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022.

Joint Letter to HUD on Build America, Buy America Requirements

NCSHA and nine other organizations sent this January 13, 2023, letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act. The letter commended HUD for its work and made several recommendations.ย 

Joint Letter to Treasury on Policies Related to Suspected Fraudulent Applications

NCSHA, along with other major national organizations representing Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) granteesโ€”the American Public Human Services Association, Council of State Community Development Agencies, National American Indian Housing Council, National Association of Counties, National Community Development Association, and National League of Citiesโ€”sent this December 20, 2022 letter to Treasury urging the Department to clarify its policies related to repayment in the case of suspect fraudulent application for assistance.ย 

Novogradac LIHTC Working Group โ€“ NCSHA Comments on Average Income Test Temporary Regulations

NCSHA joined the Novogradac LIHTC Working Group on this December 12, 2022, comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service suggesting technical changes to the Average Income Test (AIT) temporary regulations related to reporting requirements for AIT compliance.