Resources
Section 8 and Other Federally Assisted Multifamily Housing Reference Guide
This online reference guide includes links to reference materials useful for HFA Section 8 program administrators.
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program Q&A
What is the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program? The MCC program is a home buyer assistance program designed to help lower‐income families afford home ownership. The program allows home buyers to claim a dollar‐for‐dollar tax credit for a portion of mortgage interest paid per year, up to $2,000. The remaining mortgage interest paid may still be calculated as an itemized deduction.
NCSHA Comments on SEC Concept Release on MBS Disclosure Requirements
NCSHA submitted these comments in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) October 1 Concept Release soliciting input on potential changes to its disclosure requirements for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and other asset-backed securities (ABS).
NCSHA Priorities in the ROAD to Housing Act
This paper highlights provisions NCSHA believes to be the most impactful in the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025.
NCSHA Comments on FHFA Strategic Plan for 2026–30
On November 3, 2025, NCSHA a comment letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sharing input on the agency’s proposed Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030.
NCSHA Comments on Proposed GSE Affordable Housing Goals 2026–28
On November 3, 2025, NCSHA submitted comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) responding to its proposed Affordable Housing Goals for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2026 to 2028.
Background on the Qualified Contract Problem and Solution
This letter, signed by NCSHA and ten other affordable housing practitioners and advocates, focuses on the importance of qualified contracts of Housing Credit properties in an effort to prevent the loss of affordable housing.
Section-by-Section of the HOME Reform Act of 2025
This resource offers a section-by-section analysis of the HOME Reform Act of 2025.
ACTION Campaign Letter to House Financial Services Committee Urges Increase of PWI Cap
On October 30, 2025, The ACTION Campaign sent this letter to congressional housing leaders urging an increase to the cap on banks’ public welfare investments.
