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Homeowner Assistance Fund (S.254)
This legislation, introduced by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) with lead cosponsors Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), would authorize a $75 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund at the Department of the Treasury, which would be administered at the state level to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure and utility shut-offs.
NCSHA Letter on Housing Needs in 2021 COVID-19 Relief Legislation
This February 4, 2021, NCSHA letter to congressional leadership urges them to provide $25 billion in homeownership aid and an additional $25 billion in rental assistance in the COVID-19 relief package.
Monitoring Compliance in Public Housing Redevelopment (HFAi21)
Learn more about the compliance rules associated with combining Housing Credits with public housing repositioning tools including Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Section 8 vouchers,...
Mitigating Threats to Long-Term Affordability (HFAi21)
In the current environment, Housing Credit developments face serious challenges to maintaining affordability. Gain a better understanding of the policy implications of increased qualified...
Navigating the Private Activity Bond Landscape (HFAi21)
As the use of tax-exempt bonds in conjunction with the 4 percent Credit continues to increase, financial structuring experts describe tactics to make the most effective use of bond resources in...
Implementing Changes in Income Limits and Utility Allowances (HFAi21)
Gain a better understanding of IRS rules and challenges associated with new income limits and utility allowance updates in Housing Credit developments. Explore income-limit trends and the impact...
Average Income Test: Development and Compliance Strategies (HFAi21)
Explore lessons learned from the initial batch of developments electing the Average Income Test minimum set-aside and the industry’s reaction to proposed IRS regulations. Consider emerging best...
Managing Development Delays and Program Deadlines (HFAi21)
Explore strategies to minimize the impact of construction delays on 10 percent test qualification, the placed-in-service deadline, and other crucial milestones in the development process....
Hot Topics in Fair Housing Enforcement (HFAi21)
Expert trainers explain new Fair Housing Act design and construction requirement safe harbors, HUD requirements on assistance animal requests, Violence Against Women Act rules relating to...
