Resources
NCSHA Public Hearing Statement to IRS on Opportunity Zone Proposed Regulations
On February 14, 2019, during an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) public hearing on proposed Opportunity Zone regulations, Executive Director Stockton Williams urged IRS to implement regulations that strengthen the ability of Opportunity Zone tax incentives to expand and preserve affordable housing. In his testimony, Williams highlighted the importance of ensuring Opportunity Zone incentives can be put to work redeveloping vacant land in distressed communities, which represents a huge, largely untapped potential resource for affordable housing in many cities across the United States.
HUD Published a Notice Soliciting Public Comment on Tenant Data Collection for Housing Credit Properties
On February 11, HUD published a Notice solicitating public comment on the tenant data collection process that Housing Credit agencies undertake to collect information on households living in Housing Credit properties
NABL Letter to IRS to Clarify Multifamily Bond Properties May Allow Preferences for Veterans, Other Groups
On December 20, 2018, the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) sent a letter to senior White House, Treasury, and IRS officials asking for guidance clarifying that preferences for special populations, such as veterans, do not violate the public use requirements in regulations governing multifamily Housing Bonds.
Crapo Releases Housing Finance Reform Plan
On February 1, 2019, Senate Banking Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-ID) released an outline of his housing finance reform plan, which includes a securitization platform operated by Ginnie Mae and would replace the GSEs’ housing goals and duty to serve with a new Market Access Fund. The Market Access Fund, Housing Trust Fund, and Capital Magnet Fund would share the proceeds of a 10-basis point fee on annual loan volume guaranteed by the new system.
Housing Credit Investment 101 (HFAi20) (HFA-only)
Go behind the scenes with national investors to learn about the process of investing in Housing Credit developments. Hear the investor perspective on deal selection, Credit pricing, syndicated...
Preservation Spotlight (HFAi19)
Consider opportunities and challenges in affordable housing preservation and analyze the latest tools to address the varied needs of an aging portfolio. Get updates on the RAD expansion to...
Troubleshooting Procurement Particulars (HFAi19)
As HUD continues to explore a procurement process for rebidding the PBCA work, examine how to troubleshoot procurement particulars that may trip up public or quasi-public applicants, including...
HUD Multifamily Program Update (HFAi19)
NCSHA and industry partners discuss the Administration’s affordable rental housing priorities and plans. Explore HUD’s multifamily financing initiatives and program developments. Discuss how...
Making Sense of Certain Change (HFAi19)
The new year brings with it a new Congress, new leadership at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and an Administration gearing up for re-election. Representatives from leading trade and advocacy...
