Resources
Thank You to 2018 Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Leaders: Cantell, Curbelo, Hatch, Neal
NCSHA expresses gratitude to Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Orrin Hatch, Representative Carlos Curbelo, and Representative Richard Neal for their leadership in achieving the Housing Credit victories—the temporary volume cap increase and permanent income averaging—provided in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018.
HUD | Understanding Whom the LIHTC Serves: Data on Tenants in LIHTC Units as of December 31, 2015
HUD recently published Understanding Whom the LIHTC Program Serves: Data on Tenants in LIHTC Units as of December 31, 2015, providing demographic data about Housing Credit tenants, including race, ethnicity, family composition, age, income, use of rental assistance, disability status, and monthly rent burden.
H.R.1625 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (2018 Omnibus Spending Bill)
The FY 2018 omnibus spending bill provides significant funding increases for affordable housing programs, including HOME, and includes provisions to expand and strengthen the Housing Credit program.
RIN 2590-AA83: Affordable Housing Program Amendments
Proposes amendments to the regulation governing the Affordable Housing Programs administered by the Federal Home oan Banks.
Freddie Mac | How Big a Difference Do Restricted Rents Make?
Freddie Mac’s analysis illustrates the significant financial savings Housing Credit tenants are able to achieve compared to low-income households living in comparable market-rate rental housing.
National Low Income Housing Coalition Report: “The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes March 2018”
The 2017 report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) measures the availability of rental housing affordable to extremely low income households and other income groups.
Senate Democrats’ Jobs & Infrastructure Plan for America’s Workers
Proposes to invest $1 trillion in our nation's infrastructure, including $62 billion for affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and lead remediation.
2018 Legislative Conference and Advocacy Materials
Highlight: The Congressional Handout is an effective tool when speaking to members of Congress, state officials, and business partners. Use it to share with your constituents the important work that HFAs do and why they do it.
CohnReznick 2017 Housing Credit Equity Volume Survey
CohnReznick provides analysis of the Housing Credit equity market, including pricing and volume, during 2017.

